European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the keystone of European Union (EU) risk assessment regarding food and feed safety. In close collaboration with national authorities and in open consultation with its stakeholders, EFSA provides independent scientific advice and clear communication on existing and emerging risks. 

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EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli visits EFSA
European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli will visit EFSA on Friday 12 March.

Lithuania honours EFSA Executive Director, acknowledges EFSA's contribution to strengthening food safety
The Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service has awarded the "I laipsnio garbės ženklo" (Badge of Honour, First Degree) to EFSA's Executive Director, Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle. It was accepted by EFSA's Director of Risk Assessment Riitta Maijala.

EFSA launches public consultation on guidance for environmental risk assessment of GM plants  
EFSA has launched a public consultation on the revised guidance of its GMO Panel for the environmental risk assessment of GM plants. The public consultation will last until 30 April.

Scientific documents

Collection and routine analysis of import surveillance data

Published: 11 March 2010  Adopted: 25 February 2010

Modification of the existing MRL for cyprodinil in fresh lentils

Published: 10 March 2010  Adopted: 8 March 2010

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