EFSA has published an update of how it evaluates the potential genotoxicity of substances in food and feed assessments. The Chair of EFSA’s Scientific Committee, Prof Anthony Hardy, said: “This scientific opinion provides recommendations on the adequacy of …
EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance on the safety evaluation of nutrient sources and the bioavailability of nutrients from the sources. The guidance document is intended to assist applicants in the preparation of dossiers for the …
Feedback from a public consultation has helped EFSA to finalise the strategy for its next re-evaluation of the toxicity of bisphenol A (BPA). A “scientific protocol” that transparently details upfront the scope, methodology and information needs before the …
The declining trend of salmonellosis cases in the EU has levelled off according to the annual report on zoonotic diseases published today. Cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased in humans by 3% since 2014 says the report, which …
EFSA’s work on dietary reference values (DRVs) has been brought together in a special edition of the EFSA Journal. DRVs are key tools used by health professionals, scientists, risk managers and policy makers, among others. They provide the scientific basis …
Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has refined the template for calculating dermal absorption for in vitro studies for pesticides. The changes took account of feedback from stakeholders during an info session on EFSA’s Guidance on dermal …
EFSA and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are inviting interested parties to comment on the draft guidance document for identifying endocrine disruptors under EU legislation for pesticides and biocides. This draft guidance, which was requested by the …
EFSA has set dates for the open plenary meetings of its scientific panels and Scientific Committee in 2018. All plenaries will take place in Parma and will be streamed live. The initiative is part of the Authority’s commitment to be an open science …
As of today applicants can make their own estimates of exposure to food additives thanks to a new user-friendly version of a tool called the Food Additives Intake Model (FAIM). FAIM is based on food consumption data collected by Member States for different …
EFSA took part in a high-level ministerial conference on Xylella fastidiosa on 1 December 2017. The meeting in Paris was organised jointly by the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis, and the French Minister for Agriculture and …
EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives. The guidance document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and presentation of an application for the authorisation of a …
EFSA’s latest data report summarises the monitoring data from 2015, including compliance rates with EU residue limits, for a range of veterinary medicines, unauthorised substances and contaminants found in animals and animal-derived food. Overall, 730,000 …
EFSA has published its second EU summary report on the monitoring of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). TSEs are a group of diseases that affect the brain and nervous system of humans and animals. These include bovine spongiform …
Global challenges require global solutions. This is the message that EFSA conveyed during a visit to China earlier this month. As part of the one-week programme, EFSA participated in a series of events and meetings with its Chinese, EU and international …
EFSA has decided to extend the pilot phase of its support initiative for applicants from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The extension follows the recent publication of new EFSA scientific guidance documents for feed additives and the upcoming …
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More than 250 plant health experts from around the world met in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, this week to share and debate the latest scientific developments on efforts to tackle the spread of Xylella fastidiosa. The programme included around 50 presentations …
EFSA’s updated risk assessments on the potential risks to bees from neonicotinoid pesticides will be finalised in February 2018. The assessments for clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam will be finalised following a final round of consultation with …
EFSA has opened applications for the 2018/2019 cycle of its European Food Risk Assessment (EU-FORA) Fellowship Programme, a key initiative for building the EU’s scientific assessment capacity and knowledge community. Following the successful launch of the …
Sharing best practices in fighting African swine fever is critical to halt the spread of the disease, say EFSA experts. These include early detection methods and rigorous emergency measures. EFSA experts assisted Baltic countries and Poland in the analysis …
