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EFSA confirms health concern from dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in Europe

Dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) continues to raise a health concern for the European population, according to a new scientific opinion from EFSA.

World Food Safety Day 2026: EFSA advancing safer food through science

Every year, unsafe food causes illness, long-term health problems and economic harm for millions of people worldwide. World Health Organization estimates that contaminated food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.52 million deaths annually, affecting nearly one in nine people globally. For...

Plant Health 4 Life – reinforcing simple actions that protect plants

The Plant Health 4 Life campaign returns for its fourth and final year, continuing a shared effort by EFSA, the European Commission and 33 countries to put plant health at the heart of our everyday choices.

Safe2Eat in 2026 – Science-backed guidance for all Europeans!

EFSA and its partners across Europe are back with Safe2Eat 2026, continuing their joint commitment to empower citizens with clear, science-based food safety information.

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New "EFSA Applicant Learning Series" to support dossier preparation

We're expanding our support to applicants - new free online training on general aspects, novel foods, and food additives...

Episode 41 - Microplastics in food: What we (don’t) know

Podcast episode

Microplastics are everywhere, from the oceans to our food, but what do we really know about their impact on our health...

5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa: programme now available

News

EFSA will host the 5 th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa from 23 to 25 June 2026 in Mola di Bari, Italy. The...

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EFSA Strategy 2027 – Science, safe food, sustainability

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