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EFSA Press Releases

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

Re-evaluation of genetically modified maize MON810: EFSA to invite stakeholders to meeting in September for scientific discussion ...

EFSA is neither for nor against GM technology and its role is solely to provide an independent assessment of the safety of each GMO based on the most rigorous risk assessment standards and methodology – all according to European Union and internationally …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

EFSA publishes advice on the consumption of young sheep and goats - coming from TSE affected flocks

Classical scrapie, which is the most common form of TSE among sheep and goats, is present in 0.1% of the general sheep population. In scrapie affected flocks, it is estimated that scrapie is present in between 3% and 41% of the animals. Animals infected …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

Speech delivered at the Heads of Food Agencies Meeting, 'Managing the Risk Assessment/ Risk Management Interface', Helsinki

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Thank you very much for your kind invitation to participate to this meeting today and in particular to the Finnish Authorities for hosting this meeting and enabling us to have today’s exchanges. In fact I believe that this is the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

Call for new Management Board members launched

The Management Board has responsibility for establishing the budget and work programmes, monitoring their implementation, and appointing the Executive Director and members of the Scientific Committee and the Scientific Panels. The Board meets five times a …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

Overview of acrylamide levels in 2008

EFSA has published a summary of acrylamide levels in different types of food sampled in 2008. The report is based on over 3,400 results provided by 22 European Union Member States and Norway. The highest average levels of acrylamide were reported in the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

EFSA assesses safety of GM maize hybrids: no adverse effects expected on human and animal health and on the environment

This is the first time that EFSA has completed risk assessments for GM maize hybrids obtained by crossing individual GM lines (line MON 863 in combination with line MON 810 and/or line NK 603), in order to combine different traits (eg protection against …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

'EFSA, cinque anni di storia e tutte le attività in calendario', Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, This speech is available only in Italian Egregi Ministro, Presidente del consiglio di amministrazione, Signore e Signori buongiorno. Innanzitutto permettetemi di ringraziare sentitamente il Mistero della Salute (ed il Prof. …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

EFSA publishes its first report on pesticide residues in food

The report, prepared by EFSA’s Pesticide Risk Assessment Peer Review (PRAPeR) Unit, said that 96 % of the samples analysed were compliant with the legal Maximum Residues Levels (MRLs) and 4 % exceeded them, compared to 5% in 2006[3]. In total, more than 74 …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

EFSA gives advice on citrus pests in French overseas departments

In addition, the Panel is developing a guidance document on the evaluation of pest risk assessments. Based on a review of the information provided by the French authorities and on additional scientific data, the Panel recommended that five of the citrus …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 11:34 GMT

EFSA inaugurates its new premises, symbol of the EU’s presence in Parma

The building’s completion was a testament to European cooperation and in particular to cooperation between EFSA and the Italian authorities in Parma and Rome, Ms Geslain-Lanéelle told the gathering. “We are proud that the EU flag is waving in Parma,” she …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 11:34 GMT

EFSA to finalise review of Séralini et al. publication by mid-November

EFSA has extended the publication date of its second statement from the end of October until mid-November to allow it to fully consider the assessments of the Séralini et al. publication already carried out by EU Member States including Belgium, Denmark, …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 11:34 GMT

EFSA announces more open plenary meetings in Brussels

For the fourth year running, EFSA invites observers to participate in open meetings of its scientific panels and the Scientific Committee. The initiative is part of the Authority’s move towards an open science organisation and to encourage scientific …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 10:45 GMT

'EFSA’s Role in the European Food Safety System: Achievements and Challenges' - Budapest

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Mr. Süth (Miklós), Chair (Árpád), distinguished guests, Introduction It gives me great pleasure to be here with you today in Budapest and I am very grateful to the Hungarian Food Safety Office for the opportunity to address this …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 10:45 GMT

EFSA today inaugurates its official seat in Parma

Established by EU Regulation in January 2002, EFSA began its activities in temporary premises in Brussels until the European Council decided on Parma as its permanent seat on 13 December 2003. Since then, EFSA has worked actively, with the support of the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 10:45 GMT

EFSA evaluates bacteriophages

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to provide advice on the use of bacteriophages on food of animal origin. In particular, it was asked to describe the mode of action of bacteriophages on food of animal origin ( …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 10:45 GMT

EFSA opinion on four substances used to decontaminate poultry carcasses: Assessment of effects on bacterial tolerance and ...

The BIOHAZ Panel noted that there was some evidence indicating bacterial tolerance to other antimicrobial substances or biocides2 which were not subject of this Opinion. However, these data were either based on laboratory experiments which do not always …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 10:44 GMT

EFSA invites European Commission to dialogue on GMO issues

As an open and transparent scientific organisation EFSA takes any criticism seriously and invites those who may not agree with the opinions to debate scientific issues in an open way. In line with this policy EFSA invited the NGOs for a meeting in February …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 10:44 GMT

EFSA assesses health implications of lead in food

Lead is an environmental contaminant which occurs both naturally and through human activities such as mining. Measures have been taken to regulate levels of lead in petrol, paint, food cans and pipes in Europe since the 1970s, and these have had a …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 09:54 GMT

EFSA publishes initial review on GM maize and herbicide study

Such shortcomings mean that EFSA is presently unable to regard the authors’ conclusions as scientifically sound. The numerous issues relating to the design and methodology of the study as described in the paper mean that no conclusions can be made about …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 09:54 GMT

Endocrine disruptors: EFSA to deliver scientific opinion in March 2013

The endocrine (or hormonal) system plays a crucial role in maintaining the physiological equilibrium of the human body as well as in regulating body growth, metabolism and sexual development and function. Endocrine active substances can be both man-made ( …

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