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EFSA Press Releases

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Published on August 12, 2015 - 05:02 GMT

EFSA launches public consultation on post-market environmental monitoring of GM Plants

At present, PMEM is carried out by applicants for GM plant authorisations under the terms of Directive 2001/18/EC** on the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment and an existing European Commission guidance note*** to …

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Published on August 12, 2015 - 05:02 GMT

EFSA invites leading scientists to sign up to its new expert database

EFSA is inviting scientific experts to sign up to its new expert database , which will be used to assist its Scientific Committee and Panels in their risk assessment activities. This open invitation to scientific experts is being made within the context …

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Published on August 12, 2015 - 05:02 GMT

Parma, EFSA and Europe

The year 2007 is also important for EFSA since it marks the institution’s fifth anniversary. Created as the cornerstone of a new system for guaranteeing a high level of food safety by separating risk analysis from risk management, EFSA can now boast the …

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Published on August 12, 2015 - 05:02 GMT

Speech delivered at the Scientific Symposium on Food Safety, Nutrition and Nanotechnology, Parma

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle This speech is available only in Italian. Magnifico Rettore, Egregi Professori, Gentili Signore, Egregi Signori, Buongiorno e benvenuti a questo simposio scientifico organizzato dall’Università degli Studi di Parma in …

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Published on August 12, 2015 - 05:02 GMT

EFSA advises on safety of GM oilseed rape GT 73

The opinion of the EFSA Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms is based on a question raised by the European Commission related to the notification for the placing on the market of the GT73 oilseed rape. The scientific assessment was initially …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

Update on flavouring evaluations

Flavourings are divided into 48 chemical groups and EFSA is evaluating each group separately, focusing on the implications of individual flavourings for human health. Since EFSA’s update in January, the former AFC[1] Panel looked at a further 15 flavouring …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA reaffirms its risk assessment of genetically modified maize MON 863

EFSA undertook a series of actions to give a considered response to the European Commission on this issue: Member States (MS) were asked to provide any analyses and comments that may contribute to consideration of this issue. EFSA set up a Task Force of …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA and European national food safety authorities plan action for increased collaboration

The Forum has agreed today its approach to cooperation and networking with European Union (EU) Member States. Projects will be started by the Forum in order to: increase the exchange of scientific data and information and build European databases share …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA invites NGOs to meeting on latest GMO scientific topics

The meeting, to be held in Parma on 2 October, will provide an opportunity to update NGOs on EFSA’s activities in the area of GMOs and to hold an exchange of views between EFSA scientists, including members of its GMO Panel, and representatives from NGOs …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

First board meeting of new food authority to be held next week

The Management Board will be the first of the Authority’s four main operational elements, and its establishment will be closely followed by the next main component, which is the appointment of the Executive Director. He/she should be in post early in 2003, …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA further clarifies status of risk assessement concerning MON 863 and hybrid MON 863 X MON 810

There is apparently some confusion concerning the risk assessment carried out on another GM maize, the hybrid GM maize MON 863 X MON 810, which was also addressed in the opinions of 2 April 2004 concerning MON 863. With respect to MON 863 X MON 810, the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA adopts final scientific opinion on animal cloning

Prof. Vittorio Silano, chair of EFSA’s Scientific Committee[2], said: “It is clear there are significant animal health and welfare issues for surrogate mothers and clones that can be more frequent and severe than for conventionally bred animals. For cattle …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA provides update on avian influenza and food safety

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) advises that there is no epidemiological information available to date suggesting that avian influenza (AI) - an infectious disease primarily affecting birds - can be transmitted to humans via food. Nevertheless, …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

GM plants used for non-food or non-feed purposes – EFSA specifies requirements for safety assessment

GM plants developed for non-food or non-feed purposes are plants which may be used for a wide range of applications such as the production of: industrial enzymes; raw materials for bio-fuels, paper and starch; medicinal products (such as vaccines and …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA opinion on two environmental pollutants (PFOS and PFOA) present in food

PFOS and PFOA, two man-made chemicals, are increasingly being found in the food chain owing to environmental pollution from industrial practices. These substances have been widely used in industrial and consumer applications, including stain- and water- …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA undertakes risk assessment on ITX

ITX (Isopropylthioxanthone), a substance utilised in printing inks for certain packaging materials has been recently found in foods including infant formula. On the basis of the very limited data available today, the presence of ITX in food could be …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

Address to the European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Brussels

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Thank you Mr Florenz. Dear Honourable Members, Thank you for finding space in your busy timetable to allow me to address the Committee today on the future development of the European Food Safety Authority and to seek your views …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

EFSA provides scientific advice on the spread of common ragweed

The main conclusions of the opinion are as follows[2]: In humans, the major adverse health effects caused by Ambrosia plants are allergic symptoms – such as a runny nose, conjunctivitis and asthma – brought about by inhaling their pollen. Skin allergies …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

EFSA Management Board decides on preferred option for its operational seat - Viale Piacenza in the City of Parma

In December 2003, the European Council decided that Parma would be the seat of the European Food Safety Authority. In June 2004, EFSA began renting provisional premises in Viale Mentana in Parma in order to get operational as soon as possible until a …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

EFSA assesses new aspartame study and reconfirms its safety

Aspartame, an intense sweetener, has been authorized for use in foods and as a table-top sweetener for more than 20 years in many countries throughout the world. Extensive investigations have been carried out on aspartame and its breakdown products through …

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