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Published on April 5, 2024 - 11:01 GMT

Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 14021 for all animal species for the renewal of its ...

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 14021, a technological additive for all animal species. The applicant has …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 10:46 GMT

Modification of the terms of authorisation regarding the maximum inclusion level of a feed additive consisting of 4‐hydroxy‐2,5‐...

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the proposed modification of the terms of the authorisation regarding the maximum inclusion level of a feed additive consisting of 4‐hydroxy‐2,5‐ …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 10:44 GMT

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme subtilisin from the genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis strain NZYM‐CB

The food enzyme subtilisin (EC 3.4.21.62) is produced with the genetically modified Bacillus licheniformis strain NZYM‐CB by Novozymes A/S. The genetic modifications do not give rise to safety concerns. The food enzyme is considered free from viable cells …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 10:42 GMT

Safety evaluation of an extension of use of the food enzyme endo‐polygalacturonase from the genetically modified Aspergillus ...

The food enzyme endo‐polygalacturonase ((1 → 4)‐α‐d‐galacturonan glycanohydrolase EC 3.2.1.15) is produced with the genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae strain AR‐183 by AB ENZYMES GmbH. A safety evaluation of this food enzyme was made previously, in …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 10:36 GMT

Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Patent Blue V for all non‐food‐producing animal species for the renewal of its ...

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Patent Blue V as a sensory feed additive for non‐food‐producing animals. The additive is already authorised for use with non‐food …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 10:31 GMT

Safety evaluation of an extension of use of the food enzyme pectinesterase from the genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae strain ...

The food enzyme pectinesterase (pectin pectylhydrolase; EC 3.1.1.11) is produced with the genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae strain AR‐962 by AB Enzymes GmbH. A safety evaluation of this food enzyme was made previously, in which EFSA concluded that …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 10:20 GMT

Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of l‐isoleucine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 20437 for all ...

Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of l‐isoleucine produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 20437 as a nutritional feed additive for use in feed …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 09:46 GMT

Safety evaluation of an extension of use of the food enzyme 4‐α‐glucanotransferase from the non‐genetically modified Aeribacillus ...

The food enzyme 4‐α‐glucanotransferase (1,4‐α‐d‐glucan:1,4‐α‐d‐glucan 4‐α‐d‐glycosyltransferase, EC 2.4.1.25) is produced with the non‐genetically modified Aeribacillus pallidus strain AE‐SAS by Amano Enzyme Inc. A safety evaluation of this food enzyme was …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 09:43 GMT

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance clove oil

The conclusions of the EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State, Malta, for the pesticide active substance clove oil are reported. The context of the peer review …

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Published on April 4, 2024 - 09:28 GMT

Safety assessment of the substance ‘phosphorous acid, triphenyl ester, polymer with 1,4‐cyclohexanedimethanol and polypropylene ...

The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) assessed the safety of the substance ‘phosphorous acid, triphenyl ester, polymer with 1,4‐cyclohexanedimethanol and polypropylene glycol, C10–16 alkyl esters’, when used as an …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 09:31 GMT

Pest categorisation of Eulecanium giganteum

The EFSA Panel on Plant Health performed a pest categorisation of Eulecanium giganteum (Hemiptera: Coccidae), the giant eulecanium scale, for the territory of the European Union, following the commodity risk assessment of Acer palmatum plants from China, …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 09:15 GMT

Pest survey card on Unaspis citri

This document provides the conclusions of the pest survey card that was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest surveillance (M‐2020‐0114) at the request of the European Commission. The full pest survey card for Unaspis citri is published …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 08:59 GMT

Avian influenza: One Health surveillance is key to prevent virus evolving

Drivers for viral evolution Experts have identified certain species A subdivision of the genus, a species is a group of closely related and similar-looking organisms; for example, in the case of Homo sapiens (humans), the second part of the name (sapiens) …

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Published on April 3, 2024 - 08:59 GMT

Drivers for a pandemic due to avian influenza and options for One Health mitigation measures

Avian influenza viruses (AIV) remain prevalent among wild bird populations in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA), leading to significant illness in and death of birds. Transmission between bird and mammal species has been observed, …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 10:29 GMT

Pest categorisation of Lepidosaphes malicola

The EFSA Panel on Plant Health performed a pest categorisation of Lepidosaphes malicola (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), the Armenian mussel scale, for the territory of the European Union, following commodity risk assessments of Prunus persica and P. dulcis …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 12:59 GMT

Avian influenza overview December 2023–March 2024

Between 2 December 2023 and 15 March 2024, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) outbreaks were reported in domestic (227) and wild (414) birds across 26 countries in Europe. Compared to previous years, although still widespread, the overall …

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Published on March 13, 2024 - 11:00 GMT

Episode 16 - Joining forces for humans, animals, environment: One Health (II)

Intro (00:00:09:22) Science on the Menu. A podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. James (00:00:17:24) Hello and welcome to Science on the Menu. You join us for the second part of a very special two-part series on One Health. If you want a basic …

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Published on March 6, 2024 - 10:03 GMT

Veterinary drug residues in animals and foods remain low

The report looks at variety of substance groups, including hormones, antibacterials, environmental contaminants, prohibited substances, and other veterinary drugs. EFSA’s annual report for 2022 includes data reported by Member States[1], Iceland and Norway …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 09:59 GMT

Continued efforts needed to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans and animals

However, the combined resistance to critically important antimicrobials for human medicine remains very low, except in some types of Salmonella and Campylobacter coli in some countries. Moreover, there has been an increase in the proportion of Escherichia …

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Published on February 21, 2024 - 10:59 GMT

Multi-agency report highlights importance of reducing antibiotic use

Taking a One Health approach, which recognises the connection between the health of people and animals, the report presents data primarily collected between 2019 and 2021 on antibiotic consumption and AMR in Europe. For the first time as part of this …

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