Following a significant increase of human cases of Q fever in the Netherlands, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has provided scientific advice on this animal disease which can also be transmitted to humans.[1] The opinion addresses the …
In 2009, experts on EFSA’s CEF Panel[1] found that the margins of safety for Zesti Smoke Code 10 were too low when considering the uses and use levels specified by manufacturers. On the basis of a new 90-day toxicity study in animals and newly proposed …
"2005 will be another important year of growth for the European Food Safety Authority,” said EFSA Management Board chairman, Stuart Slorach. “Scientific risk assessment and its subsequent communication is our core activity and will be an area of …
Professor Patrick Wall, Chair of the EFSA Management Board said: “50 years of European cooperation and partnership is a major anniversary and the establishment of EFSA five years ago was also an important milestone for Europe. A series of food scares …
Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Dear Minister, Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to begin by saying how pleased I am to be here in Berlin with you on the occasion of the Fifth anniversary of the BfR and I would like to thank you sincerely for …
A mathematical model developed by scientists from EFSA’s GMO Panel and the Panel’s Environmental Working Group has been published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Proceedings of the Royal Society - Biological Sciences. The model has been developed …
A medical treatment for herpes and other conditions involving intravenous diluted garlic juice injections was recently patented. (1) ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 13, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Infected with the …
In carrying out its risk assessment on flavourings, the AFC Panel reconsidered the approach to be followed in estimating levels of exposure to these substances in order to more precisely calculate exposure levels among regular consumers of foods containing …
The latest analysis gives lower estimates of dietary exposure to inorganic arsenic than those reported by EFSA in 2009. The accuracy of the estimates has been improved by using consumption and occurrence data that were not available in 2009 and a more …
On 7-8 November 2012, more than 600 of the world’s leading food safety experts took part in a high-level scientific conference organised by EFSA to mark its tenth anniversary. Scientific and technological advances as well as the changing legislative …
EFSA today delivered its final evaluation of the paper by Séralini et al. which raised concerns about the potential toxicity of genetically modified (GM) maize NK603 and of a herbicide containing glyphosate. In particular, it suggested a link between …
The United States is aware of the decision by the Dominican Republic to begin deporting persons who are deemed illegally present in the country. We recognize the prerogative of the Dominican Republic to remove individuals from its territory who are present …
Press Release No. 15/380 August 14, 2015 On July 22, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with the People’s Republic of China. China is transitioning to a new normal, with slower yet …
From August 2-10, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein traveled to Khartoum to discuss religious freedom with government officials, religious leaders, and civil society representatives. In meetings with Sudanese …
From August 2-10, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein traveled to Khartoum to discuss religious freedom with government officials, religious leaders, and civil society representatives. In meetings with Sudanese …
Three Things You Need to Know about China’s Economy August 14, 2015 China’s economy is undertaking a transition to a safer and more sustainable growth. Markus Rodlauder and Steve Barnett give an overview of this year’s Staff Report and recent market …
