Press Releases on August 10, 2015 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:39 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL ...

This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-003 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: October 7, 2015 at 11:30PM A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:40 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL ...

This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-002. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: September 21, 2015 at 11:30PM A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State Bureau of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:10 GMT

Curian Capital Exits the Business, What Now?

Claraphi Advisory Network , LLC., reaches out to financial advisors orphaned by Curian Capital’s unexpected announcement. LAGUNA HILL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Laguna Hills-based Claraphi Advisory Network , LLC., reaches …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:10 GMT

Child Star Alexander Davis Guest Starring on the PBS TV Series 'Super Why!'

Young Artist Award winner Alexander Davis guest stars as Brownie and Checkers in the third season of the PBS series "Super Why!" LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, August 10, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Audiences across continents can catch child actor …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Media, Advertising & PR ...

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:10 GMT

INTERMOUNTAIN PRECISION GENOMICS LAB NOW CERTIFIED FOR CALIFORNIA CANCER PATIENTS

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, August 10, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Intermountain Precision Genomics announced today that their genomics core laboratory, located in southwest Utah, is now certified to accept tissue samples from cancer patients in California. …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:10 GMT

Energy Healer Julie E Brent to be Featured on CUTV News Radio

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, USA, August 10, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It’s often been said that healing is an inside job. No one can heal anyone else. True healing comes from within each individual. “Our bodies are created with the intelligence to heal, but …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

EFSA concludes guidance document for the risk assessment of genetically modified plants and derived food and feed

Before any GMO or derived product can be placed on the EU market, it is required to pass an approval system in which its safety vis-à-vis humans, animals and the environment is thoroughly assessed. In line with the provisions of the Regulation on GM food …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

Consultative Workshop on Independence and Scientific Decision Making, Brussels

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Honourable Members of the European Parliament, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to this EFSA workshop on independence and scientific decision making and to thank you for taking time from …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

EFSA consults on the risk assessment of ‘hybrids’GM plants and publishes guidance on the risk assessment of GM microorganisms

EFSA will today launch a new public consultation on the approach of its GMO Panel in carrying out risk assessments on ‘hybrid’ GM plants. The Authority will publish a draft guidance document explaining how its GMO Panel evaluates the potential human health …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

EFSA initiates pan-European research project on bee decline

The 9-month project – which is being co-ordinated by EFSA’s Assessment Methodology Unit and is due to begin in January 2009 – aims to identify factors which may contribute to CCD and to highlight gaps in scientific knowledge in order to help guide future …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

Address to the ENVI Committee of the European Parliament

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Mr Chair, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, Introduction I am always grateful for the opportunity to address the European Parliament and to exchange views with you on the activities of the European Food Safety …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:00 GMT

EFSA and ECDC issue 2008 report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the EU

Campylobacteriosis remained the most frequently reported zoonotic infection in humans across the European Union, with 190,566 cases notified in 2008 (down from 200,507 in 2007). In foodstuffs, Campylobacter, which can cause diarrhoea and fever, was mostly …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:00 GMT

EFSA evaluates citrus black spot

The opinion was based on the evidence provided by South African authorities and additional data collected. G. citricarpa, is currently not present in Europe and a series of phytosanitary measures are in place to help protect Europe’s citrus crops from CBS. …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

EFSA issues guidance on the collection of national food consumption data

The Survey will address the need for detailed and harmonised food consumption data, which are essential for improving the accuracy and reliability of the exposure estimates and, consequently, of the risk assessments carried out by EFSA Panels as well as by …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

Creating a European network to enhance risk assessments regarding the food chain: where does EFSA’s Advisory Forum stand today?

In an opening speech, Prof Andreas Hensel, President of the Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR) welcomed participants and outlined the importance of such a gathering of experts to further advance the science of risk assessment. Geoffrey Podger, EFSA’s …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 19:00 GMT

EFSA publishes quantitative risk assessment on the residual BSE risk in sheep

In the EU, testing of TSE positive sheep for BSE is done by tests that can discriminate between BSE and scrapie (a sheep TSE considered of no risk to human health). This testing has increased since the finding of a BSE positive goat in France in 2005. From …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:59 GMT

EFSA assesses risks linked to transmission of bluetongue during animal transit

By looking at such factors as the use of insecticides and repellents, as well as the period during which animals are moved (for instance, periods when the disease vector’s activity is limited[2]), the panel was able to estimate the relative risk of BTV …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 18:24 GMT

TUESDAY: EPA Administrator to Discuss Historic Clean Power Plan to Cut U.S. Carbon Pollution and Protect Public Health

Release Date: 08/07/2015 Contact Information: Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, August 11, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will be discussing the Clean Power Plan at the Resources for the Future (RFF) …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 17:58 GMT

EFSA publishes new study on bee mortality in Europe

The report makes recommendations on how to improve bee surveillance systems and says further studies are needed to better understand the factors that affect honey bee health. EFSA has been working on colony losses in honey bees since 2008, when it began …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 10, 2015 - 17:58 GMT

Increased cooperation in food safety assessment

One of the most important tasks of the European Food Safety Authority is to cooperate closely with competent bodies in the different EU Member States in order to better integrate the EU approach to food safety assessment. Therefore, the most appropriate …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry