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Pesticides help feed the world – but at what cost? From farms to your plate, we explore the risks, the science, and the race for safer ways to control plant pests and diseases.
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Science is not finished until it’s communicated. From food safety scares and fake news to insects and microplastics, this episode explores why how we talk about science matters.
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Compliance with EU limits for pesticide residues remains high, according to EFSA, based on the results of over 125,000 food samples collected across Europe. EFSA’s latest report, in line with previous...
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How are maximum residue levels set? Published: 10 February 2026 When pesticides are used to protect plants from pests, we may find residues in food. These residues are assessed for possible health...
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Introduction Approval of active substances Authorisation of pesticides What happens after a pesticide is authorised? How are Maximum Residue Levels set? How Europe ensures pesticides are safe...
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Европейската комисия счита, че CBD може да се квалифицира като нова храна, при условие че отговаря на условията на Законодателството на ЕС за новите храни.Провално безопасно ниво В актуализирано...
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Legumes, mealworm powder and duck cell biomass may seem worlds apart but they all feature in conversations about how our food system is evolving. Join us as we discuss why!
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The risk from pesticide residues to human health remains low, in line with previous years, EFSA said in its latest annual report. EFSA analysed thousands of samples collected in 2023 from commonly...
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For the first time, the five EU health and environment agencies – EFSA, ECDC, ECHA, EEA and EMA [1]– supported by the JRC, reviewed how the use of azole substances outside human medicine affects...
