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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA provides guidance to applicants on health claims: Final Guidance Document published

EFSA has given the opportunity to Member States and stakeholders to comment on the draft guidance document on disease risk reduction claims and claims for children. A technical meeting with experts of the Stakeholder Consultative Platform[2] was held on 11 …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA animal health and welfare recommendations on the import of wild birds

Although the probability can vary according to the captive wild bird species and the likelihood of infection in captivity, there is a high probability of some species carrying infectious animal diseases and transmitting them to other birds in the EU. In …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA assesses arsenic in food

The Panel compared amounts of arsenic that people could consume through food and drink to levels which may cause certain health problems. As there was little or no difference between the two, the Panel could not rule out the possibility of a health risk …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA gives update on semicarbazide: no reason to change current dietary habits including for babies. Precautionary action by ...

On 28th July, EFSA announced that semicarbazide (SEM) may have been found in certain foods packed in glass jars and bottles closed with metal lids sealed with plastic gaskets. The foods concerned included fruit juices, jams and conserves, honey, baby food …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA launches public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on Food-Based Dietary Guidelines

The main conclusion of the Panel is that it is not feasible to establish detailed and effective FBDG which could be used at the EU level as diet-related public health priorities may differ between countries. FBDG must also take into account wide …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA/FDA agreement to facilitate scientific co-operation - Brussels, 2 July 2007

Andrew C. von Eschenbach, Commissioner of the US FDA and Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, EFSA's Executive Director, will meet to discuss about current and future co-operation between the two agencies and to sign an agreement which will facilitate the …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA renews call for top-level scientists from Europe and beyond

In line with its Founding Regulation 178/2002, EFSA established in May 2003 a Scientific Committee and eight Scientific Panels responsible for providing independent scientific advice on all matters related to food and feed safety. By end 2005, EFSA’s …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

EFSA delivers its first series of opinions on ‘general function’ health claims

The opinions provide scientific advice on 523 health claims relating to over 200 foods and food components such as vitamins and minerals, fibre, fats, carbohydrates, ‘probiotic’ bacteria, and botanical substances. For approximately one third of the claims …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 07:20 GMT

European Food Safety Authority Board adopts budget under protest

Dr Stuart Slorach, Chair of the Board, said : ‘It must be recognised that this decision has been taken for procedural reasons only. This will enable the sum presently proposed by the European Parliament to be made available to us, so that we can cover the …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

EFSA and NGOs meet in Parma to discuss GMOs

EFSA Executive Director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle welcomed all participants to the meeting. Five members of EFSA’s GMO Panel, including its chair Harry Kuiper, held a day of discussions with Helen Holder and Werner Mueller of Global 2000/Friends of the …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

EFSA welcomes decision on permanent location

"This is very good news. We have been waiting for a decision for some time, so now we can make real progress on setting up the Authority in its permanent location," said EFSA Management Board chairman, Stuart Slorach. "Since the Management …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

Safety of ice structuring proteins

A technique has been developed to add ISPs to ice cream in order to control the formation of ice crystals during manufacture permitting a creamy consistency with lower fat content. The technique involves production of the isolated proteins using a …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

EFSA and FDA Strengthen Cooperation in Food Safety Science

“I am delighted to be signing this agreement today with the FDA. Food safety knows no national boundaries and the food chain is today truly a global one,” said Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, EFSA’s Executive Director. “We need to work with the best scientific …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

EFSA publishes guidance for assessing the safety of botanicals

The opinion from EFSA’s Scientific Committee specifies what data are needed to carry out such safety assessments. It also suggests a two-tiered scientific approach depending on the existing level of knowledge on a given botanical and the substance(s) it …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

EFSA urges the Ramazzini Institute to release data on aspartame

Following initial discussions with the Ramazzini Institute (prior to the publication of this study) in June 2005, EFSA published a statement indicating that the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

Another major hurdle cleared in setting up a food safety authority for Europe

‘The Management Board is vital element of the new Authority,’ said Health and Consumer Protection Commissioner David Byrne. ‘I would like to bid a warm welcome to the Board and wish Mr Slorach all the very best for a successful term in office. The next …

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Published on August 14, 2015 - 00:56 GMT

Opinion on the science behind the Guidance Document on risk assessment for birds and mammals

The PPR Panel evaluated the impact of pesticides with a large range of scenarios including different crops and different types of pesticide uses (e.g. granules, seed treatment, sprays). A tiered approach was used to assess the risk of mortality and …

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Published on August 13, 2015 - 21:34 GMT

‘Food Safety in Europe: Objectives and Strategy of EFSA’, The European Food Safety Authority: a European and Danish perspective, ...

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Speaking Notes Dear Henrik, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction It gives me great pleasure to be here with you today in Copenhagen and I am very grateful to the Technical University of Denmark and to the …

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Published on August 13, 2015 - 21:34 GMT

EFSA issues opinions on Genetically Modified 1507 Maize

The GM 1507 maize was assessed with reference to its intended use employing the appropriate principles as described in the “Guidance Document of the Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms for the Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Plants …

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Published on August 13, 2015 - 21:34 GMT

EFSA completes 30 risk assessments on undesirable substances in animal feed

These undesirable substances are chemicals such as nitrite, the substance addressed in the last of the 30 opinions just published; they can occur naturally, or result from environmental or other contamination in the feed and food chain. The elimination of …

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