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World Food Safety Day: first EU-wide survey on food safety since 2010

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. Some of the many insights from a new Eurobarometer survey by EFSA, published on the first ever World Food Safety Day.

EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

Estimated total intake of phosphates from food may exceed the safe level set by EFSA after re-evaluating their safety. EFSA’s scientists also recommend the introduction of maximum permitted levels to reduce the content of phosphates when used as additives in food supplements as those who take them regularly may be at risk.

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.

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 scientific opinion provides new insights and conclusions on controlling existing outbreaks of this pest and preventing further spread in the EU.

Highlights

Open meetings

94th Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee - open for observers

25 June 2019 to 26 June 2019

Parma, Italy

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93rd Plenary meeting of the NDA Panel - open for observers

2 July 2019 to 4 July 2019

Parma, Italy

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Registration opendeadline: 30 June 2019

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Scientific publications

Administrative guidance on the submission of applications for renewal of authorisation of genetically modified food and feed under Articles 11 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003

Technical Report

GMO

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24 June 2019

Occurrence data of nickel in feed and animal exposure assessment

Scientific Report of EFSA

Data

published:

24 June 2019

Assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of l‐arginine produced by fermentation using Corynebacterium glutamicum NITE SD 00285 for all animal species

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

published:

18 June 2019

Safety and efficacy of copper chelates of lysine and glutamic acid as a feed additive for all animal species

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

published:

18 June 2019

Safety and efficacy of FRA® Octazyme C Dry(endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase, mannan‐endo‐1,4‐β‐mannosidase, α‐amylase, endo‐1,3(4)‐β‐glucanase, pectinase, endo‐1,4‐β‐glucanase, protease, α‐galactosidase) as a feed additive for weaned piglets and chickens for fattening

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

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18 June 2019

Modification of the conditions of the authorisation of BioPlus® 2B (Bacillus licheniformis DSM 5749 and Bacillus subtilis DSM 5750) for turkeys for fattening

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

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14 June 2019

Safety and efficacy of aluminosilicate of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium as a feed additive for pigs

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

published:

14 June 2019

Safety of phenylcapsaicin as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

Scientific Opinion

Nutrition

published:

14 June 2019

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme l‐ascorbate oxidase from Cucurbita pepo L. and Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Scientific Opinion

Food ingredients and packaging

published:

14 June 2019

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from Bacillus licheniformis (strain DP‐Dzb44)

Scientific Opinion

Food ingredients and packaging

published:

14 June 2019

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme glucan 1,4‐α‐maltotetraohydrolase from Bacillus licheniformis (strain DP‐Dzf24)

Scientific Opinion

Food ingredients and packaging

published:

14 June 2019