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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:10 GMT

EFSA exchanges views and experience on nutrition and health claims with experts from EU Member States and stakeholders

“EFSA welcomes the opportunity of providing sound scientific advice to underpin the new Regulation on nutrition and health claims,” EFSA Executive Director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle said at the conference today. “EFSA has the expertise needed to meet the …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:10 GMT

Director of Communications appointed at EFSA

"I am very happy that Mme Gassin is joining us,’ said Executive Director, Geoffrey Podger. ‘EFSA’s task, in a nutshell, is to play a leading role in renewing EU consumers’ confidence in food safety. This will be done by improving the scientific …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:10 GMT

New EFSA body to coordinate pesticide risk assessment

Meeting in Paris, EFSA’s Advisory Forum – which brings together representatives of national food safety authorities from across the EU – approved a proposal to create a Pesticide Steering Committee with effect from October 2008. Hubert Deluyker, Director …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:10 GMT

EFSA concludes review of new scientific data on potential risks to human health from certain hormone residues in beef

Growth promoting hormones are used to increase the weight gain of cattle. However, they are not permitted in Europe because of concerns about possible health risks from residues in the meat and other edible parts of these animals. The Panel concluded that …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

Geographical BSE Risk: EFSA consults on revision of assessment methodology

Since 2003, EFSA is responsible for assessing Geographical BSE Risk, by which countries are classified according to their level of risk with respect to BSE. This work is fundamental for consumer protection and also has implications for global trade. EFSA …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

EFSA Management Board appoints new Stakeholder Platform

The Stakeholder Platform, composed of EU-wide organisations working in areas related to the food chain, meets three times a year to assist Europe’s scientific watchdog for food safety in the development of its overall relations and policy with stakeholders …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

EFSA launches public consultation on its general approach to establishing Dietary Reference Values

The main objective of nutrition recommendations is to ensure a diet that provides energy and nutrients for optimal growth, development, function and health during the whole life. EFSA is currently establishing EU Dietary Reference Values[1] (formerly …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

EFSA plans greater public involvement in its work

Background The European Food Safety Authority held a ‘Colloque’ style event in Ostend, Belgium on 23/24 October 2003. The purpose of the event was to identify ways in which EFSA can work best with consumers and industry to contribute to improved EU food …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

Assessing the environmental impact of genetically modified plants - EFSA Scientific Colloquium - 20-21 June, Tabiano, Parma, Italy

The EFSA GMO Panel evaluates risk assessments carried out by applicants requesting market approval for genetically modified organisms in the European Union. EFSA has provided guidance[2] on environmental risk assessment of GMOs for these applicants so …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

EFSA reaffirms present position on ITX

Contrary to statements being made by third parties, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has not carried out a risk assessment on ITX to date. EFSA has not been able to determine the safety of ITX but rather has made a preliminary statement based on …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 02:09 GMT

EFSA holds two-day conference to debate GMO risk assessment

Opening the conference, EFSA Executive Director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle reaffirmed EFSA’s role as a provider of independent scientific advice on GMOs. “EFSA is neither pro-GMO nor anti-GMO,” she said. She acknowledged that there exists a significant …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 23:54 GMT

EFSA issues advice on reduction of Campylobacter in chickens

Campylobacteriosis accounted for 198,252 human cases notified in 2009[1] in the EU. However, this disease goes largely unreported and the effective number of cases is believed to be around nine million each year. The cost of campylobacteriosis to public …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 23:54 GMT

EFSA publishes second series of opinions on ‘general function’ health claims

The evaluations of the NDA Panel were positive when there was sufficient scientific evidence available to support the claim, such as those related to vitamins and minerals. Experts issued unfavourable opinions on most of the claims in the second series due …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 23:54 GMT

European Food Science Day 2009: Assessing and Communicating Risks Related to Food Safety, Brussels

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction It gives me great pleasure to be here with you in Brussels this morning and I am very grateful for the opportunity to address this conference. To begin with I would like …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 23:54 GMT

EFSA adopts opinion on two ingredients commonly used in some energy drinks

This evaluation follows a risk assessment on these two substances carried out by the EU’s former Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) in 2003. The ANS Panel considered that data which have recently been made available were sufficient to remove outstanding …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 23:54 GMT

EU agencies engage in dialogue with EC President Barroso on their contribution to shaping Europe

The 27 EU agencies were established to help implement EU policies more efficiently and to respond to particular needs identified by the EU institutions. In recognition of the critical role of the Parliament and Council in shaping the renewed institutional …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 23:54 GMT

Can science and innovation build a more sustainable food chain?

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Dear Commissioner Dalli, Minister Fazio, Mayor Vignali, President Bernazzoli, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction It gives me great pleasure to open this conference, co-organised with the European …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 23:54 GMT

How can EFSA measure its impact and success? EFSA Management Board reviews plans for a formal evaluation of the Authority's work ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Management Board reviewed today the terms of reference for a future independent external evaluation of the Authority’s work to be carried out in 2005. Required by EFSA’s founding Regulation, the overall aim of this …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 22:56 GMT

Speech to Open the EFSA Conference on Nutrition and Health Claims, Bologna

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Undersecretary, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning and welcome to EFSA’s conference on Nutrition and Health Claims. This is indeed an important event for EFSA and forms part of EFSA’s increasing activities in the field of …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 22:56 GMT

EFSA Deputy Director awarded prize for efforts in improving animal welfare

Herman Koëter has received the award principally in recognition of his achievements in introducing non-animal tests into the regulatory assessment approaches of all EU Member States, Canada, the USA, Japan, Australia and other countries. Before joining …

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