This unique international event is an opportunity for expert scientists and other interested parties from the EU and beyond to debate cutting edge food safety issues with EFSA. Agenda items will include nanotechnology, animal cloning, chemical and …
Parabens are antimicrobial preservatives allowed for use in foods, drugs, cosmetics and toiletries. The former EC Scientific Committee for Food (SCF) evaluated the parabens in 1994 and allocated a temporary group ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) of 0-10 mg/kg …
EFSA’s Management Board took advantage of the discussion to restate the fact that EFSA is a fully independent body and to reconfirm the role of its Scientific Committee, its Scientific Panels and Ad hoc Working Groups in providing objective scientific …
EFSA will continue to bolster its cooperation with Member States to support its work and help reinforce capacity in risk assessment across the EU. Science contracts and grants will increase to € 7.9 million in 2010. In order to boost its work in …
The core outsourced work will consist of a Quantitative Microbiological Risk Assessment (QMRA), which should provide a quantitative estimate of the existing risk factors and likely effects of proposed measures to reduce them. Analyses will include an …
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel investigated whether species indicated in Directive 2006/88/EC should, in the light of new scientific evidence, no longer be considered as susceptible, or if species other than those already …
Wind energy pricing is at an all-time low, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Energy and prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). The prices offered by wind projects to utility purchasers averaged under 2. …
When “Share a Coke” returned to the U.S. in May, the brand promised fans more first names on more packages for more occasions. One way Coke is delivering on that promise is through a new e-Commerce platform that lets consumers order personalized glass …
. Acquisition strengthens Cargill’s texturizing portfolio to meet growing demand for label-friendly food ingredients MECHELEN, Belgium, August 10, 2015 – Cargill has signed an agreement with FMC (FMC: NYSE) to acquire its pectin operations, including a …
. Winnipeg - Aug. 10, 2015 – Local giving is at the heart of Cargill Limited’s commitment to the communities where we live and work. We are thrilled to announce the winners of our “Together We Thrive” contest, recognizing the efforts of charitable …
EFSA was asked by the European Commission to assess the risks to human health related to the presence of cadmium in foodstuffs in order to support risk managers in reviewing the maximum permitted levels in food. EFSA was also asked to indicate the relative …
Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Dear Representative of the Italian Government, Mr President of the Province, Mr Mayor, Members of the school administration and local authorities, Students of the Scuola per l’Europa, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me first of all …
The first meeting took place at EFSA’s headquarters in Parma, Italy, on Friday 26 March. It was attended by 25 experts nominated by 19 European countries, as well as members of EFSA’s scientific Panel on food contact materials (CEF Panel) and …
During the process of genetic modification of plants and other organisms, marker genes are normally used in order to facilitate the selection and identification of genetically modified cells containing the gene of interest among the vast majority of …
In his introduction Herman Koëter, EFSA’s Acting Director and Chair of the meeting, explained EFSA’s role as a fully independent body charged with the risk assessment of food and feed. He addressed fundamental issues such as the scientific approach and …
Flavouring substances are used to give taste or smell to food. Food manufacturers have been using flavouring substances for many years in a wide variety of foods, from confectionary and soft drinks to cereals, cakes and yoghurts. The Member States notified …
Riitta Maijala, EFSA’s Director of Scientific Evaluation of Regulated Products, commented: “This important document is the result of several years work by the EFSA GMO Panel. It will ensure continued rigor in the application process, strengthen and promote …
Ractopamine is a drug belonging to the ‘β-agonist’ category which is banned from use in food producing animals in the EU by EC Directive 96/22/EC, with some exceptions for therapeutic purposes. In certain countries outside the EU its regular use is allowed …
