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Pesticide residues in food: What's the picture in the EU?

The latest edition of the annual EU report on pesticide residues in food is now available. The main findings can be explored by country and food product using EFSA’s specially developed data visualisation tool.

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

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

2 July 2019 to 4 July 2019

Parma, Italy

Attend in person:

Registration closed

Follow online:

Registration opendeadline: 30 June 2019

101st Plenary meeting of the Panel on Plant Protection Products and their Residues (PPR) - open for observers

2 October 2019 to 3 October 2019

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Registration available soon

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Scientific publications

National summary reports on pesticide residue analysis performed in 2017

External Scientific Report

Pesticides

published:

26 June 2019

The 2017 European Union report on pesticide residues in food

Scientific Report of EFSA

Pesticides

published:

26 June 2019

Safety assessment of the substance, titanium dioxide surface treated with fluoride‐modified alumina, for use in food contact materials

Scientific Opinion

Food ingredients and packaging

published:

26 June 2019

Pest survey card on Xylella fastidiosa

Technical Report

Plant health, Xylella fastidiosa

published:

25 June 2019

EFSA submission guidance for GMO renewal applications

Technical Report

GMO

published:

24 June 2019

Occurrence data of nickel in feed and animal exposure assessment

Scientific Report of EFSA

Data

published:

24 June 2019

Safety and efficacy of l‐tryptophan produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80176 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

published:

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

Scientific Opinion

Nutrition

published:

14 June 2019