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EFSA publishes report on likely scenarios for spread of “Schmallenberg” virus in ruminants

EFSA has published a preliminary analysis of the likely scenarios on how a new virus, referred to as the “Schmallenberg” virus, could spread amongst animals in the coming months. This report, which was discussed by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCOFCAH) on 7 February will help inform the European Commission and EU Member States regarding the current and possible future situation in the EU.

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Information Session on Implementing Rules of Independence Policy

EFSA announces information session to be held on 5 March 2012 in Brussels to present the Implementing Rules of its Policy on Independence and Scientific Decision-Making Processes. Stakeholders and interested parties can register to attend the event through the EFSA website before 24 February 2012.

EFSA sets population reference intakes for protein

EFSA’s nutrition experts have completed the latest stage of their work on dietary reference values by setting PRIs for protein for adults, infants and children, and pregnant and breast-feeding women.