Press Releases on August 10, 2015 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:46 GMT

Renewal of membership to EFSA's Scientific Committee and Panels: Application deadline extended to 17th February

Due to technical problems in the on-line application process, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has extended its call for expressions of interest in membership to its Scientific Committee and Scientific Panels from 7th January to 17th February.

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:46 GMT

International experts discuss scientific evaluation of risks linked to imports

The workshop in Seville was attended by more than 100 European and international experts working in the areas of plant health, animal health and food safety, as well as specialists in various aspects pertinent to import risk assessment. With increasing …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:46 GMT

"Engaging Stakeholders: the EFSA Perspective", Fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, Parma

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Dear Ministers, Chairs, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction It gives me great pleasure to address the conference and I would like to thank the WHO, and in particular Zsuzsanna Jakab, for the opportunity to do so. The European Food …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:46 GMT

EFSA adopts three further opinions on flavourings:one substance found to be unacceptable on safety grounds

Within the framework of Community legislation on flavouring substances*, and after having published its first two opinions in November 2004**, EFSA’s AFC Panel proceeded in finalising the safety evaluations for 51 additional flavouring substances***. 13 …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:46 GMT

EFSA recommends revised maximum vitamin A levels in feed for main food producing animals

The European Commission asked EFSA to estimate the vitamin A intake of the population and review the scientific evidence linked to the possible risk of bone health problems in elderly people associated with high vitamin A intakes, including two reports …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:46 GMT

EFSA launches public consultation on botanicals

Botanicals and derived preparations made from plants, algae, fungi or lichens, have become widely available on the EU market. Examples include ginkgo, garlic, St. John’s Wort and ginseng. These products are typically labeled as natural foods and a variety …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:26 GMT

idargo’s Buddies Bring it Home for Foreign Travelers

CITY OF GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA, August 10, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Benjamin Bool wants your next trip to be one that you’ll remember by connecting you with people instead of travel posters. The trouble with travel to other countries is that it often …

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