Domenica Auteri is the chair of the working group that led the guidance review. What are the main features of the revised guidance? The document describes how to assess the risk to bees that are exposed to plant protection products in agricultural areas. …
Tomorrow, EFSA kicks off a two-day scientific colloquium to gather views and insights from leading scientific minds, representatives of European, international and national agencies, technology companies and food operators, consumer groups and an array of …
A total of 87,863 food samples were collected in the European Union in 2021. Analysis of the results shows that 96.1% of samples fell within legally permitted levels. For the subset of 13,845 samples analysed as part of the EU-coordinated control programme …
BPA is a chemical substance used in combination with other chemicals to manufacture certain plastics and resins. BPA is used for example in polycarbonate plastic, a transparent and rigid type of plastic used to make water dispensers, food storage …
Intro (00:10): Science on the menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. James (00:21): Hello everyone, and welcome back to Science on the Menu, the podcast series by EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority. My name is James Ramsay, I'm …
EFSA’s scientists said long-cut fibrous feed such as hay should be provided to calves from the age of two weeks onwards and gradually increased over time. High intakes of fibre are needed to cover rumination and iron requirements. Scientific evidence shows …
This is the finding of EFSA’s assessment on the public health risk related to the presence of nitrosamines in food. Ten nitrosamines found in food are carcinogenic (can cause cancer) and genotoxic (may damage DNA). EFSA consulted external stakeholders on …
EFSA experts provisionally concluded that mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) do not pose a health concern. They also confirmed that some substances in the group known as mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a possible health concern. These …
Intro (00:10): Science on the Menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. James (00:20): Hello, listeners, and thanks very much for joining us today on this latest episode of Science on the Menu EFSA's podcast. My name is James Ramsey, I…
The situation regarding avian influenza continues to evolve in Europe and globally, with reports of new outbreaks in birds and occasional infections in mammals. Sporadic human infections have been reported in countries outside the EU, while the risk to the …
Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter to commonly used antimicrobials is frequently observed in humans and animals, reveals a report issued today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority ( …
Residues of veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food continue to decline in the European Union and compliance levels are on the rise, the latest data reveals. EFSA’s annual report for 2021 includes data reported by …
To improve the welfare of farmed broiler chickens and laying hens, EFSA’s scientists recommend avoiding the practice of mutilation, feed restriction and the use of cages. Two scientific opinions published today include advice on space, density of animals, …
Intro (00:09): Science on the menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. James (00:19): Hello everybody, and welcome to the latest edition of our podcast series, Science on the Menu. Today, we are going to be talking about animal welfare, and I …
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, EFSA experts concluded in a scientific opinion released today. Meat ageing is a process during which microbes and enzymes act upon the meat to …
Combined exposure to copper from all sources does not pose health concerns for the EU population, say EFSA’s scientific experts. Copper is an essential micronutrient for all living beings including humans. Too much or too little copper in the diet can lead …
Intro (00:10): Science on the menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. James (00:19): Hello, and welcome to you all for this very special episode of EFSA's podcast series, Science on the menu. Today, in fact, we are going to be talking …
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases recorded in Europe among poultry and water birds have risen since the summer according to the latest report by EFSA, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), and the EU reference …
Intro (00:10): Science on the menu, a podcast by the European Food Safety Authority. Barbara (00:20): Can you believe how time flies? The end of the year festivities are just around the corner. And for many of us across Europe, we know what this means …
In 2021 there was an overall increase in reported cases of zoonotic diseases and foodborne outbreaks compared to the previous year, but levels are still well below those of the pre-pandemic years, reveals the latest annual EU One Health zoonosis report …
