The meeting with the European Responsible Nutrition Alliance (ERNA), the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM), and the European Botanical Forum (EBF) was an opportunity for EFSA to discuss with stakeholders on the work …
In 1993 the European Commission began a review programme for all active substances used in plant protection products in the EU. Since its establishment, EFSA has played a major role in the process and has assessed, since 2003, the safety of over 120 active …
All Member States[1] participating in the survey carried out in 2008 reported Campylobacter in the chickens they sampled. The samples were taken at the beginning and at the end of the slaughter line, that is respectively when the chickens arrive at the …
EFSA’s NDA Panel has continued the work of the former Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) related to the establishment of tolerable upper intake levels of individual vitamins and minerals. The definition of nutrient levels for which daily intakes are …
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 …
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 …
On 6-7 December, EFSA’s Plant Health Panel is holding an open scientific debate with over 80 experts on the process of assessing the risks posed by pests that harm plants and impact on biodiversity. Discussions will include the pros and cons of different …
EFSA’s strategy for co-operation with Member States contains three main elements: Enhancing existing involvement [2] of Member States in GMO risk assessments Building on EFSA’s current active collaboration with Member States, EFSA is taking further action …
Speaking at the signing ceremony, EFSA's Executive-Director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle said: "EFSA is delighted to strengthen its co-operation with the JRC in areas such as GMOs, BSE, the effects of climate change on food safety and feed additives …
The survey was carried out in 24 Member States, Norway and Switzerland and all but two countries found some type of Salmonella in their holdings with breeding pigs. On average, Salmonella was found in 1 out of 3 holdings with breeding pigs across the EU, …
EFSA met with stakeholders on 4th October to discuss work in progress on this issue. Around 40 organisations from 11 countries attended from a broad cross-section of animal welfare groups, hunter associations, scientific institutions, industry bodies and …
This marked the 26th and final meeting of the Management Board in place since September 2002. Following appointment of seven new members by Council, the inaugural meeting of the newly reconstituted Board will take place on 12th September. Commenting on the …
EFSA’s BIOHAZ[3] Panel’s opinion particularly addressed feed containing pig protein being fed to poultry and feed containing poultry protein being fed to pigs. The concern relates to the risk of transmission of the BSE agent through animal feed and hence …
The European Food Safety Authority’s Scientific Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) published an opinion relating to the welfare aspects of stunning and killing for animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, horses and farmed fish. Based on the …
The Commission’s DG Health and Consumers asked EFSA to provide scientific assistance on the risks for human health related to the possible presence of dioxins in pig meat and pig meat products from Ireland and the presence of possibly contaminated …
Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Washington, Speaking Notes Under-Secretary Ms. Hagen, Chair Ms. Smith DeWaal, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction It gives me great pleasure to address this conference of the Trans Atlantic Consumer …
The advance presence of EFSA in Parma is also a good opportunity for the Authority to begin to forge friendships with its new neighbours in the city. With the signing of the Seat Agreement between EFSA and the Italian Government on 27 April in Parma, …
Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Speaking Notes: Video address Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to address this summit on diet and physical activity and I would like to thank IFIC for the kind invitation. With WHO statistics …
Klaus-Dieter Jany, the chair of EFSA’s expert Panel on flavourings (CEF Panel) said: “The Panel based its conclusions on the limited data which are currently available as well as conservative – or cautious – intake estimates. The Panel expressed safety …
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