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EFSA Press Releases

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Published on September 28, 2023 - 11:01 GMT

Avian influenza: EFSA recommends increased protection of farms from wild birds

Between 24 June and 1 September 2023, HPAI outbreaks were reported in domestic (25) and wild (482) birds across 21 European countries, according to the latest report on avian influenza by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Centre for …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on September 20, 2023 - 12:06 GMT

Episode 10 – From lab to fork

Intro (00:09:22) Science on the Menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. Ed (00:19:24) Hello and welcome to another episode of Science on the menu. My name is Ed Bray and I work in the Communications Team at EFSA. And today joining me is …

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Published on September 18, 2023 - 09:01 GMT

Plant pests on the horizon? New EFSA dashboard to spot them

In collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), EFSA systematically screens scientific literature and media sources to identify new, …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 07:05 GMT

EFSA: Cats and dogs should not be kept permanently in boxes, cages and crates

The report also includes recommendations on thermal stress, housing conditions, convenience and cosmetic surgery practices, and health-related issues related to breeding in commercial establishments. For the majority of adult cats, a temperature between …

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Published on August 21, 2023 - 07:09 GMT

4th European Conference on Xylella: ‘Research is advancing; preparedness and early detection remain key’

Organised by EFSA with the contribution of major EU and transnational research initiatives on Xylella fastidiosa (BeXyl, BIOVEXO, ERC MultiX and EUPHRESCO), the 4th European Conference on Xylella took place on 20 August 2023 in Lyon, France, as part of the …

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Published on August 17, 2023 - 10:40 GMT

Episode 9 – Thirsty work

Intro (00:09:24) Science on the Menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. Ed (00:21:03) Hello and welcome to another episode of Science on the Menu, a podcast by EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority. My name is Ed Bray, and I work in EFSA…

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Published on August 7, 2023 - 10:09 GMT

4th European Conference on Xylella, 20 August 2023: Livestream available

In-person registration is now closed. The livestream will be available at https://www.icpp2023.org/live Check out the programme of a one-day event that will bring together plant scientists, researchers, risk assessors, and stakeholders from different …

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Published on July 25, 2023 - 14:34 GMT

EFSA, European Commission and EU Member States launch #PlantHealth4Life campaign

Plants are the backbone of life on Earth: they provide us with the air we breathe and the food we eat. Today, plants are under heavy pressure due to climate change and human activities such as trade and travel. Plant pests can cause devastating economic …

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Published on July 17, 2023 - 10:05 GMT

Episode 8 – ASF: a virus with no cure or vaccine

Intro (00:09:23): Science on the menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. James (00:21:00): Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of Science on the Menu. My name is James Ramsay and today we're going to be talking about animal …

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Published on July 13, 2023 - 13:23 GMT

Avian Influenza: EFSA recommends increased surveillance

From 29 April to 23 June, HPAI affected an extended range of wild bird species from the northernmost parts of Norway down to the Mediterranean coast. Seabirds have now also been found dead inland and not only along coastlines. EFSA recommends active …

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Published on July 6, 2023 - 09:09 GMT

Glyphosate: no critical areas of concern; data gaps identified

EFSA did not identify any critical areas of concern in its peer review of the risk assessment of the active substance glyphosate in relation to the risk it poses to humans and animals or the environment. A concern is defined as critical when it affects all …

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Published on June 21, 2023 - 09:27 GMT

ONE Conference 2022: one year on

In a paper co-published today as part of a new cross-agency task force, EFSA and the other agencies defined the scope and objectives of their partnership. The collaboration comes as we celebrate the first anniversary of the ONE Conference 2022, a four-day …

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Published on June 8, 2023 - 07:00 GMT

EFSA opens consultation on health risks associated with polybrominated diphenyl ethers in food

PBDEs are a class of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). They are man-made chemicals used in a wide variety of products such as plastics, textiles and electrical/electronic equipment to make them less flammable. PBDEs can leach into the air, water, soil, …

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Published on May 26, 2023 - 08:23 GMT

European Commission launches call for EFSA’s next Executive Director

The Executive Director is the legal representative and public face of EFSA and is accountable to the EFSA Management Board. She/he leads and manages the agency and has the overall responsibility for its operations. The appointment is for a period of five …

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Published on May 22, 2023 - 09:25 GMT

African swine fever decreases in pigs and wild boar in the EU during 2022

“Over the last decade, African swine fever has had a dramatic impact on the pig farming sector in the EU and continues to disrupt local and regional economies. While our latest report shows encouraging signs that efforts to halt the spread of the virus may …

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Published on May 16, 2023 - 09:08 GMT

#EUChooseSafeFood is back with even more countries on board!

The #EUChooseSafeFood campaign is designed to support citizens in thinking critically about the everyday choices they make about food. It provides practical and easily accessible information to consumers, from help in reading food labels and understanding …

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Published on May 16, 2023 - 07:17 GMT

EFSA: Better housing needed for dairy cows, ducks, geese, and quail to improve welfare

Dairy cows Sufficient space to move and rest is an important factor in the welfare of dairy cows. Scientific evidence shows that cows permanently tied in stalls have impaired welfare, and this practice should be avoided according to EFSA. Each cow should …

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Published on May 15, 2023 - 10:06 GMT

Episode 7 – Climate change: what it means for food safety

Intro (00:09:23): Science on the Menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. Barbara (00:19:23): Hello everyone, and welcome back to Science on the Menu, a podcast produced by EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority. This is Barbara Ghizzoni, …

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Published on May 12, 2023 - 10:32 GMT

Avian influenza decreases in poultry in Europe, seagulls heavily affected

Poultry outbreaks occurred less frequently in March and April compared to the previous reporting period (3 December 2022 to 1 March 2023) and compared to spring 2022. The detection of cases in wild birds in March and April decreased compared to the …

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Published on May 12, 2023 - 07:16 GMT

Kaboom! Blast-off for EFSA plants comic

EFSA is also pleased to mark the International Day of Plant Health with news of an upcoming campaign on plant health risks that we’re launching over the summer in cooperation with Member States. Can you bring home the seeds of a plant you fell in love with …

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