ECDC and EFSA: Level of Anti-Microbial Resistance remains persistently high
Surveillance data reveal that resistance to commonly used antimicrobials—such as ampicillin, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides— remains persistently high in both humans…
One Health Task Force: ECDC hosts cross-agency workshop on stakeholder engagement
The workshop brought together the five agencies of the Task Force – the ECDC, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),…
EFSA advice and app to manage process water for fruit, vegetables, and herbs
Combining disinfection treatments and water replenishment can help maintain the microbiological quality of the water used in processing fresh and…
Avian influenza: EU agencies track virus mutations and analyse response strategies
Avian influenza viruses pose an increasing threat, with the potential to adapt to humans and trigger future pandemics. Employing a…
Improving the welfare of horses: EFSA shares recommendations
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just published two scientific opinions reviewing the welfare of horses during on-farm killing…
Perchlorate in food: EFSA’s draft scientific opinion for public consultation
EFSA is launching a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion concerning the public health risks associated with perchlorate in food.
EFSA and ECDC on zoonotic diseases in the EU: Listeriosis cases hit highest levels since 2007
In 2023, listeriosis cases reached their highest level since 2007, while campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remained the most frequently reported zoonotic…
EFSA update on African Swine Fever: Fences alone do not prevent the spread
New insights from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveal that while fences can help control the spread of African…
EU plant health: EFSA identifies 12 high-risk bark and ambrosia beetle species
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), in collaboration with the University of Padua (Italy), has identified 12 species of bark…
EFSA partners on nanotechnology: Promoting uses of new assessment methods
A new report by EFSA’s partners in the NAMs4NANO project proposes a system for promoting New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to…
EU Commission launches call for EFSA’s next Executive Director
The EU Commission has launched a call for the next Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Eligible…
EFSA warns of Vibrio bacteria in seafood
The prevalence of Vibrio in seafood is expected to increase both globally and in Europe because of climate change, especially in low-salinity or brackish…
FEIM: EFSA launches new webtool to calculate dietary exposure to food enzymes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an innovative new webtool designed to support industry operators and consumers estimate…
EU Commission authorises genetically modified maize for use as food and animal feed
Today, the Commission authorised two genetically modified maize crops and renewed the authorisation for another genetically modified maize crop for…
EFSA updates its Independence Policy
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its Independence Policy, further strengthening the measures it has in place to…
Iron intake: EFSA sets safe levels for different age groups
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has set new safe levels for iron intake for different age groups in a scientific…