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

The seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of certain US products could be potential routes for the introduction of the HPAI virus currently affecting US dairy cows into Europe.

“I am very pleased to announce that today the Board voted to nominate Dr. Nikolaus Kriz as EFSA's next Executive Director” said Aivars Bērziņš, Chair of EFSA’s Management Board. “With his significant...

On 7 June, EFSA joins the global community in celebrating World Food Safety Day — a moment to reflect on our shared responsibility to ensure food remains safe at every stage of the supply chain. This...

Last year ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs declined by 83% compared to 2023. The drop marks the lowest annual total number of outbreaks in the EU since 2017.

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...