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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Webcast of the 44th Management Board meeting
The 44th meeting of the Management Board took place on 18 March in Toledo. The Management Board endorsed the 2009 Annual Activity Report and endorsed for public consultation EFSA’s communications strategy for 2010-2013.

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

EFSA publishes survey on Campylobacter and Salmonella in chicken in the EU
EFSA has published the results of a survey on Campylobacter and Salmonella in chicken at slaughterhouses in the European Union. In most EU Member States, a high prevalence of Campylobacter was found in chickens, whereas Salmonella was less frequently detected.