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.
Latest news
EFSA's NDA Unit has updated a briefing document describing how EFSA has followed consistent procedures for the evaluation of Article 13.1 claims, including the use of uniform scientific criteria for substantiation of claims and for the characterisation of foods. The document also takes into account discussions held at a meeting with Member States and the European Commission on October 6 2009 and additional comments received.
Research institutes, industry bodies and other parties that carry out or commission research projects on 3-MCPD esters are invited to submit information on these projects to EFSA. Further data is needed to assess the possible risks posed by these contaminants to human health. This database will serve as a platform for sharing information and will help to ensure that effective progress is made in this field. EFSA will regularly update the database with the input received.
This day, celebrated on 18 November, aims to raise awareness about the importance of appropriate use of antibiotics in order to turn the tide on antibiotic resistance. EFSA supports the development of strategies and measures to address antibiotic resistance by providing scientific advice on the risks to human and animal health of the possible emergence, spread and transfer of antimicrobial resistance to humans and animals via the food and feed chain.
Scientific Documents
Scientific report of the PPR Unit on the Outcome of the Public Consultation on the existing Guidance Documents on Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecotoxicology under Directive 91/414/EC1
Published: 20 November 2009 Adopted: 20 November 2009
Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of a health claim related to Iron and cognitive development of children pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 [1]
Published: 19 November 2009 Adopted: 15 October 2009
Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of a health claim related to Iodine and the growth of children pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 [1]
Published: 19 November 2009 Adopted: 15 October 2009
Exposure of reptiles to plant protection products. A report to EFSA CFT/EFSA/PPR/2008/01 Lot 1. FERA. The food and environment research agency. UK
Published: 19 November 2009 Adopted: 30 September 2009
Events
35th plenary meeting of the Scientific Panel on Contaminants in the food chain
24 November 2009
Parma
EFSA Workshop on Botanicals
24 November 2009
Athens
The 23rd Plenary meeting of the PLH Panel
25 November 2009
Ljubljana
The 34th meeting of the Advisory Forum
25 November 2009
Athens