Nearly 250 scientists from all over the world participate in the poster exhibition at EFSA’s scientific conference. The majority of the posters were submitted by universities, research institutes, national food agencies, and EU institutions. Young …
Global changes affect the way people produce and consume their food. One consequence is the increasing risk of new pests and pathogens emerging. The session aims to prepare for the cultural and methodological shifts needed in our approach to these emerging …
EFSA has addressed this question with a risk profile that identifies the potential biological and chemical hazards as well as allergenicity and environmental hazards associated with the use of farmed insects as food and feed. The Scientific Opinion also …
Sue Davies, Chair of EFSA’s Management Board, said: “The EFSA Strategy 2020 will shape the Authority’s work over the next five years. It will help ensure that EFSA can anticipate and address the risks presented by an increasingly complex supply chain and …
Environmental risk assessment (ERA) is an important part of maintaining a healthy environment and conserving biodiversity. ERA evaluates the potential adverse effects of regulated stressors on the environment and has become indispensable to regulatory …
A number of EFSA scientific experts will be present to explain the extensive work that the Authority has been carrying out in the area of DRVs over the past years. The session will include an overview of EFSA’s approach and work on DRVs, as well as …
The webinars will enable direct interaction between EFSA and interested parties through presentations and live question-and-answer sessions. Webinars can host up to 500 participants, and are therefore an effective way to reach large audiences, eliminating …
Novel tools and testing strategies are revolutionising the way that scientists investigate chemical effects. This session sets out some of the most up-to date advances in assessing hazards in this important field. Speakers include Thomas Hartung, Professor …
How can science be not only transparent but also more interactive with the outside world on data, methodologies and outcomes? This session explores future challenges and latest thinking on openness to move beyond dialogue to sustainable stakeholder …
EFSA is seeking a new head for its Scientific Evaluation of Regulated Products (REPRO) Department. REPRO supports the agency’s work in the assessment of substances, products and claims intended to be used in the food chain.
Bacteria in our gut that help us digest food, microbes on our skin that prevent diseases – microscopic life is everywhere, in and on our bodies. This session will cover topics at the forefront of microbiological risk assessment. Speakers include Arie …
Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and malnutrition are just some of the major problems facing scientists and nutrition experts all over the world. Rapid developments in science and technology are constantly improving our understanding of these …
A delegation from the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee – led by the liaison MEP for EFSA, Pilar Ayuso – is visiting EFSA today and tomorrow. Discussions will focus on scientific areas such as GMOs, …
How should risk assessors integrate diverging scientific information? How confident are we as scientists about the results of our assessments? Session 2 on “Weighing evidence and assessing uncertainty” poses these questions… and more. Dr Lorenz Rhomberg is …
What is the future of education in food safety assessment? What are the current developments in higher education and training? Participants in the session “Expertise for the future”, chaired by professor Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, will discuss the …
Technology is making data access faster and more efficient. Increasingly society is demanding more access to information held by public authorities. The session “Open risk assessment: data” looks at open data, data interoperability and data quality. …
Jose Tarazona Head of EFSA's Pesticides Panel Dr Jose Tarazona is Head of Pesticides at EFSA. An environmental toxicologist with decades of experience at national and European level assessing pesticides and other chemicals, Dr Tarazona sheds some …
EFSA published a risk assessment earlier this year that highlighted the urgent need for new information on the biology and epidemiology of the pathogen, particularly the range of host plants and vectors. Filling these knowledge gaps is essential to better …
The enzyme thrombin is derived from blood of pigs or cattle. It is used in food processing together with fibrinogen, a protein also obtained from the blood of these animals, to bind pieces of meat or fish. Scientists of the Panel on Food Contact Materials, …
Science and innovation can enhance welfare and prosperity, helping shape policy. The second plenary session of EFSA’s scientific conference will focus on this interplay, covering areas of major scientific research that are expected to affect regulatory …
