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EFSA provides rapid risk assessment on cereulide in infant formula

Multi-country recalls of several infant formula products are ongoing following the detection of cereulide – a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The European Commission asked EFSA to deliver urgent scientific advice to support risk management decisions across...

Provisional safe level for cannabidiol as a novel food

EFSA’s scientists have established a provisional safe intake level for adults for cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food but highlighted persistent data gaps.

Avian influenza: new outbreaks expected in Europe until winter ends

In the last part of the year, detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses in wild birds in Europe have surged.

Fish and seafood consumption in the EU: awareness of dietary advice on mercury

New research by EFSA looks at how frequently EU consumers eat fish and other seafood likely to contain mercury and whether they are aware of national advice about how much of these species to include in their weekly diet.

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Highlights

Stakeholder Forum 2025: Advancing risk assessment together: faster delivery, uncompromised safety

The report and video highlights of the Forum that took place in person on 24 November in Brussels and gathered over 100...

Episode 37 – No secret sauce: a recipe for transparent science

Podcast episode

Access to documents is a crucial ingredient of open science. But how do lawyers assess what requires protecting and what...

EFSA to host 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa

News

EFSA is holding the 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Bari, Italy from 23 to 25 June 2026. The event will...

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