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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...

EFSA is seeking feedback on its draft assessment of the health risks of estragole in fennel seed preparations, including herbal infusions.

We are publicly consulting on our draft assessment of the potential risks from ingestion of fluoride from drinking water, the diet, fluoridated table salt and (ingested) fluoridated dental care...

EFSA’s scientific experts have investigated the causes of celiac disease and developed a tool for screening proteins in food and food ingredients that might cause symptoms in patients.

Combined exposure to copper from all sources does not pose health concerns for the EU population, say EFSA’s scientific experts.

Draft scientific opinion on copper in food is open for comments until 1 August 2022 – have your say!

EFSA's nutrition experts have completed their scientific advice related to nutrient profiling for the harmonised front-of-pack nutrition labelling and for restricting nutrition and health claims on...

EFSA’s scientists have completed their comprehensive safety assessment of sugars in the diet and their potential links to health problems.

Nutritionists and other experts can help EFSA finalise scientific advice that will support decision-makers develop a future EU-wide system of front-of-pack nutrition labelling. Deadline for comments...

EFSA’s expert panel on nutrition has completed its provisional assessment of the safety of dietary sugars following a comprehensive scientific review. Valeriu Curtui, head of EFSA’s Nutrition Unit...

Our nutrition scientists will provide scientific advice to support the development of a future EU-wide system for front-of-pack nutrition labelling. It will also inform the setting of conditions for...

At what age is it safe for infants to start eating pureed and finger foods in addition to breastmilk or formula? We have just completed a comprehensive evaluation of the scientific evidence on this...