Zoonoses are infectious diseases that are spread between animals and humans and can be caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. They are among the most common foodborne diseases (commonly referred to as food poisoning) and ...
EFSA monitors the occurrence of food-borne zoonoses, zoonotic agents and antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals and food in collaboration with the ECDC as defined in the Zoonoses Directive 2003/99/EC. As part of this responsibility, EFSA annually pub ...
In June 2017 EFSA published two scientific opinions on its re-evaluation of nitrites and nitrates added to food. This summary explains why nitrites and nitrates are present in food, and what EFSA’s experts concluded on their safety. ISBN number: 978-92-9 ...
EFSA’s Panel on Animal Health and Welfare has examined issues surrounding the slaughter of pregnant farmed animals in the European Union. Their scientific opinion – which covers dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, horses, sheep and goats – gives new insights o ...
Glyphosate is an active substance that is widely used in pesticides. In 2015, EFSA and EU Member States completed a risk assessment and peer review that updates our scientific knowledge of the toxicity of glyphosate. This non-specialist summary provides a ...
BPA is a chemical compound used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic food contact materials such as re-usable plastic tableware and can coatings (mainly as protective linings). Another widespread application of BPA is in thermal paper commonly used ...
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacterium that is found in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, and which is part of the normal bacterial flora. However, some E. coli strains can cause diseases and lead to serious infection. ISBN number: 978-92- ...
Campylobacter is a bacterium that can cause an illness called campylobacteriosis in humans. With about 200,000 human cases every year, this disease is the most frequently reported food-borne illness in the European Union (EU). However, the actual number o ...
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause an illness called salmonellosis in humans. In the European Union over 90,000 salmonellosis cases are reported every year. EFSA has estimated that the overall economic burden of human salmonellosis could be as high ...
Zoonoses are infections or diseases that can be transmitted directly or indirectly between animals and humans, for instance by consuming contaminated foodstuffs or through contact with infected animals. The European Food Safety Authority’s independent sci ...
