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Xylella update: still no cure, control measures crucial
EFSA has updated its assessment of the risks posed by Xylella fastidiosa to plants and crops in the European Union. The new assessment provides new insights and conclusions on controlling existing outbreaks of this pest and preventing further spread...
15 May 2019
Plant health Xylella fastidiosa
Europeans on today’s food issues: new EU-wide survey comes out on first World Food Safety Day
Two in 5 Europeans take a personal interest in food safety and only 1 in 5 say it is their main concern when choosing food. For most Europeans it is one of several factors - together...
Open EFSA Corporate
7 June 2019
Whole genome sequencing shows promise in fight against AMR
The use of whole genome sequencing can improve the way antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is monitored in food and animals, EFSA says in a new report published today. Ahead of the revised...
Biological hazards
5 June 2019
Multi-country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to cold-smoked fish
Cold-smoked trout and salmon produced in Estonia is the source of the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak which has affected 22 people in five countries since 2014. Experts from EFSA and...
Biological hazards Listeria
4 June 2019
Partial renewal of EFSA's Management Board - call for applications
The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to fill seven of the 14 positions on EFSA's Management Board. Appointments will be for two-year terms from 1...
Corporate
27 May 2019
Quinolizidine alkaloids in food and feed opinion – have your say on draft
EFSA is publicly consulting on its scientific opinion on the risks for animal and human health related to the presence of quinolizidine alkaloids in food and feed. Quinolizidine...
Chemical contaminants Animal feed
23 May 2019
EFSA pushes cooperation forward through first Focal Point meeting in pre-accession country
The 39th meeting of EFSA’s Focal Point network will take place on 22-23 May 2019 in Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina. This is the first time that Member States have met in a pre-accession...
Scientific cooperation Corporate
15 May 2019
Xylella update: still no cure, control measures crucial
EFSA has updated its assessment of the risks posed by Xylella fastidiosa to plants and crops in the European Union. The new assessment provides new insights and conclusions on...
Plant health Xylella fastidiosa
15 May 2019
Veterinary drug residues: compliance remains high
Monitoring data on the presence of residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food show high rates of compliance with recommended safety levels....
Data Chemical contaminants Chemicals in food
13 May 2019
Bees and pesticides: stakeholders to participate in guidance review
EFSA is setting up a stakeholder consultative group to support its upcoming review of the guidance on risk assessment of pesticides and bees. The group will be consulted at various...
Stakeholders Pesticides
8 May 2019

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