Saccharin: EFSA increases safety threshold
EFSA has concluded that saccharin is safe for human consumption and increased the acceptable daily intake (ADI) from 5 to…
EFSA: Risk assessment of small organoarsenic species in food
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the health risks of small organic arsenic species in food. This new assessment concluded…
African swine fever: EFSA sees significant increase in EU pigs in 2023
For domestic pigs, 2023 saw the largest number of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks since 2014. Croatia and Romania notified…
EFSA: Bernhard Url appointed as Acting Executive Director
The appointment, which was agreed by Board members via written procedure, means Dr. Url will continue to lead EFSA as…
EFSA: Many farmed fish parasite-free but more data needed
Many of the most commonly farmed and consumed fish in the EU/EFTA show no evidence of parasites that can infect…
ECDC and EFSA: How to reduce human health risks related to avian influenza pandemic
The potential for avian influenza viruses to adapt to humans and cause a pandemic remains a concern. Ongoing vigilance, preparedness…
EU Commission authorises and renews GMOs for food and animal feed
Today, the European Commission authorised the use of a genetically modified maize, and renewed the authorisation of two genetically modified oilseed rapes, as food…
No qualified majority reached by Member States to renew or reject the approval of glyphosate
Today, Member States did not reach the required qualified majority to renew or reject the approval of glyphosate during a…
EU Commission approves three GM maize varieties for animal feed
Today, the Commission authorised three genetically modified maize and renewed the authorisation for another genetically modified maize. The authorisation decisions…
EFSA urges heightened farm protection against avian influenza
While the situation in poultry has eased over the summer, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus continued to affect seabirds in…
4th European conference on Xylella fastidiosa
20 August 2023, 09.00 – 18.30 (CEST) Lyon, France Click here to go to the web streaming...
EFSA: Webinar on increasing preparedness for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Europe
The first webinar of this series will offer first-hand information on EFSA’s upcoming call for the establishment of an active surveillance…
Webinar on PERA – plant protection products
On 7 July 2023 EFSA launched a call for proposals to address different needs related to the Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) of…
Food safety: EU Commission authorises three genetically modified maize and renews the authorisation of four genetically modified crops
Today, the Commission authorised three genetically modified maize and renewed the authorisation for four genetically modified crops, three soybeans and one cotton for food and…
Bees and pesticides: EFSA reviews guidance for assessing risks
Parma, 11 May 2023 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed its guidance document...
EFSA: Bacteria resistant to commonly used antimicrobials still frequently found in humans and animals
Brussels, 6 March 2023 Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter to commonly used antimicrobials is frequently observed in humans and...
EU Commission adopts stringent residue limits for pesticides to protect pollinators
Brussels, 2 February 2023 Today, the Commission adopted new rules which will, once applicable, lower...
Risk Assessment Research Assembly (RARA) 2022
Location: Berlin, Germany Date: 7 December 2022 Register here: registration closed About RARA Official RARA hashtag: #RARA22...
New EU rules to allow use of recycled plastics in food packaging
Brussels, 15 September 2022 Today, the Commission has adopted new rules on the safety of recycled...
Farm to Fork: EFSA provides recommendations to improve welfare of farmed pigs
10 August 2022EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the welfare of pigs on farm, the...
Bees and plant protection: EFSA launches draft guidance update
Brussels, 18 July 2022 EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance document...
EU Member States support designated antimicrobials reserved for humans
Brussels, 4 Jul 2022 Today, Member States have given their support to the establishment of...
EFSA announces to strengthen governance with new Management Board
EFSA’s new Management Board is operational as of today, 1 July 2022. It comprises representatives...
Data gaps and uncertainties: EFSA puts Cannabidiol Novel Food evaluations on hold
Parma, 7 June 2022 EFSA’s scientists cannot currently establish the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as...
EUChooseSafeFood: EU Member States and EFSA renew their campaign
What’s the difference between a ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ date on my food labels?...
ECDC update on multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate products
On 12 April 2022, ECDC and EFSA published a rapid outbreak assessment on a multi-country outbreak...
Salmonella outbreak: ECDC/EFSA investigation continues (updated with Ferrero)
The outbreak has been linked to a factory in Arlon. Belgian authorities suspended all activities,...
EFSA opinion on high-pressure processing: food safety without compromising quality
Parma, 8 March 2022 High-pressure processing (HPP) of food is effective at destroying harmful microorganisms...
EFSA and ECHA on Glyphosate consultations: More than 400 submissions collected
The parallel consultations on glyphosate held by EFSA and ECHA closed on 22 November 2021....
Antimicrobial resistance: EFSA assesses spreading risk through animal transport
EFSA has begun work on a new assessment looking at the risk of antimicrobial resistant...
Glyphosate: ECHA and EFSA launch consultations
ECHA and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have started parallel consultations on the initial...
EFSA and Member States launch campaign on confident food choices
European consumers are among the best protected and informed in the world about food chain...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 7 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: CHEMICALS Chemical safety: International Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability:...
Use of antibiotics in animals is decreasing – joint JIACRA report ECDC, EFSA, and EMA
The use of antibiotics has decreased and is now lower in food-producing animals than in...
Glyphosate: EU regulators EFSA & ECHA begin review of renewal assessments
Published: 15 June 2021 EFSA and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have received a draft assessment of glyphosate...
EFSA alert: African swine fever risks from outdoor pig farms
EFSA has assessed the risk of African swine fever (ASF) spreading through outdoor pig farms...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 21 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: COVID-19 Global leaders adopt agenda to overcome COVID-19 crisis and...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 12 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ZERO POLLUTION ACTION PLAN European Green Deal: EU Commission aims...
EFSA on Titanium dioxide: E171 no longer considered safe when used as a food additive
EFSA has updated its safety assessment of the food additive titanium dioxide (E 171), following a request by the European Commission in...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 5 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: CHEMICALS STRATEGY EU Commission launches the high-level roundtable on the...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 4 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: SPECIAL: COVID-19 UNCTAD: New portal tracks COVID-19 impact on trade...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 29 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: BIODIVERSITY MEPs approve deal to invest €5.4 billion in climate...
EFSA advice on African swine fever: transmission risks from feed, bedding and transport
EFSA’s latest advice on African swine fever looks at the risk of the virus being...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 21 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA ECHA: Nearly 300 chemicals identified as candidates for regulatory...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 20 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 8 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EFSA & ECDC Resistance levels still high in bacteria causing...
Pesticides in food: EFSA publishes latest figures
The latest report on pesticide residues in food in the European Union is now available, giving a snapshot...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 31 March 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: CARCINOGENS & MUTAGENS EP Think Tank: Briefing – Limits on...
Food safety: EU Commission proposes new rules for more transparency and independence
25 March 2021 Brussels On 27 March 2021, the Regulation on the transparency and sustainability of...
EFSA on transparency in risk assessment: a new era begins
25/3/2021 New rules on transparency and sustainability are set to transform the way EFSA carries...