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Press Releases on August 11, 2015

130 Press Releases

Published on August 11, 2015 - 05:49 GMT

Executive Director, 2nd EFSA Liaison Committee with representatives from local and regional authorities and organizations 17 July ...

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Speech given by Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle at the 2nd EFSA Liaison Committee 17 July 2006 in Parma with representatives from local and regional authorities and organizations (in Italian) Gentili Signore, Egregi Signori, …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 05:49 GMT

EFSA Management Board decides on Acting Executive Director

Dr. Herman Koëter, currently EFSA’s Deputy Executive Director and Director of Science, will assume the function of Acting Executive Director from November 26. He will have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Authority in the interim period …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 05:49 GMT

Blood cholesterol reduction health claims on phytosterols can now be judged against EFSA new scientific advice

Professor Albert Flynn, Chair of EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), said: “EFSA has identified the daily intake of plant stanols and sterols necessary to achieve a significant reduction in cholesterol and how long it takes …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 05:13 GMT

Consumers Urged to Use Caution with Door-to-Door Meat Sales

Agency: Agriculture and Rural Development For immediate release: August 10, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724 or holtonj@michigan.gov LANSING - …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 04:36 GMT

Priorities and openness at EFSA

The Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) met today for the first time after the set up of the Scientific Committee and panels which give the Authority its core capability. The panels’ inaugural meetings took place between 21-27th …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 04:36 GMT

EFSA consults on draft opinion on nanotechnologies and food and feed safety

The European Commission (EC) has asked for this opinion as a first step because consideration needs to be given as to whether existing risk assessment approaches can be appropriately applied to this new technology. When finalised, EFSA’s opinion will then …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 04:36 GMT

EFSA launches new corporate website

The EFSA website now receives around 115,000 visits per month and is a key resource for those working in the areas of food and feed safety in Europe. Some of the website’s new features include: Simpler navigation Topic and output-driven content More …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

EFSA adopts opinion on antibiotic resistant bacteria

The opinion, “Foodborne antimicrobial resistance as a biological hazard”, says that the general principles on the prevention and control of the transmission of harmful bacteria to humans through food will contribute to prevent the transmission of …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

Avian Influenza EFSA to address possible implications for animal and human health

While there is no direct evidence to support the food chain as a possible route for transmission of the avian influenza virus, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) will continue to evaluate the possible implications of AI for both animal health and the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

EFSA issues advice on marine biotoxins

The European Commission asked EFSA to assess the current EU limits which exist for six different types of toxins in shellfish, known as marine biotoxins[1] and the testing methods established in EU legislation. Marine biotoxins are poisonous substances …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

EFSA updates advice on bisphenol

The conclusions of the Panel are that after exposure to BPA the human body rapidly metabolises and eliminates the substance. This represents an important metabolic difference compared with rats. EFSA will continue to monitor closely scientific findings …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

EFSA follows up on Bt10 maize

EFSA has received a confirmation from Syngenta (the company which developed the genetically modified maize Bt10 maize) that the material subjected to safety studies described in the application for the use of Bt11 maize in cultivation[**] was indeed Bt11 …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

EFSA publishes guidelines on “active” and “intelligent” substances in food contact materials

In general terms, active food contact materials absorb or release substances in order to preserve or improve the condition of packaged food or extend its shelf life. Intelligent food contact materials monitor the condition of packaged food or the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

Animal cloning: EFSA reiterates safety of derived food products but underscores animal health & welfare issues

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has today published a scientific statement upon request from the European Commission that takes into consideration the latest research on animal clones and their offspring for food production purposes. Following …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

EFSA publishes two opinions on testing levels for BSE in cattle

Since 1994, measures have been in place in the EU to protect human and animal health from BSE These have mainly consisted of the removal of certain organs and parts of cattle (Specified Risk Materials [5]) before human consumption and of a ban on giving …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT

ITX: update on EFSA Risk assessment

EFSA's Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) is currently assessing all data available on ITX and expects to publish its final opinion well ahead of schedule. Further update on the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 03:30 GMT

Egypt sees growth in oil and gas exploration projects

New field bidding rounds, plus current and upcoming upstream oil and gas projects in Egypt to be discussed at upcoming conference in Cairo. DUBAI, NON-US, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 11, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New Field Development Conference …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:10 GMT

EFSA exchanges views and experience on nutrition and health claims with experts from EU Member States and stakeholders

“EFSA welcomes the opportunity of providing sound scientific advice to underpin the new Regulation on nutrition and health claims,” EFSA Executive Director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle said at the conference today. “EFSA has the expertise needed to meet the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:10 GMT

EFSA experts say more research needed on breeding goats for TSE resistance

The Panel concluded that there are encouraging but as yet incomplete data available to consider supporting a breeding programme for resistance in goats against Classical scrapie in all EU Member States. Ongoing studies are expected to provide a more robust …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:10 GMT

Director of Communications appointed at EFSA

"I am very happy that Mme Gassin is joining us,’ said Executive Director, Geoffrey Podger. ‘EFSA’s task, in a nutshell, is to play a leading role in renewing EU consumers’ confidence in food safety. This will be done by improving the scientific …

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