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EFSA evaluates factors contributing to Campylobacter in chicken

EFSA has published an evaluation of factors that may contribute to the spread of Campylobacter in live chickens and chicken carcasses in the European Union. The scientific report follows the publication of the first EU-wide survey carried out by Member States on the occurrence of this bacterium in chickens and their carcasses.

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EFSA updates data on furan in food

EFSA has issued a report updating results of monitoring on the levels of furan found in food. A first report on these findings was published by EFSA in 2009 and the current update brings additional data to the compilation.

Gut and immune function claims: meeting with stakeholders

EFSA is organising a scientific meeting, on December 2010, on the scientific requirements for health claims related to gut and immune function. This event is organised in the context of a series of public consultations and meetings taking place between 2010 and 2012 and aimed at providing applicants with additional guidance for the substantiation of health claims in specific topics.