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Year 3 of #PlantHealth4Life empowers citizens to become plant health ambassadors 

EFSA, the European Commission, and 32 partners across Europe have launched the third year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, a cross-border initiative to protect plant health and raise public awareness of its importance to our environment, economy, and daily lives.

Pesticides residues in food: what’s the situation in the EU?

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 consumed products.

Carbapenem resistance in the food chain

Carbapenemase-producing bacteria, once mainly a hospital concern, are now being detected in food animals and food products across Europe. This is one of the findings of EFSA’s latest scientific opinion.

Safe2Eat 2025 campaign: boosting consumer confidence in EU food safety

EFSA and its partners across Europe are back with Safe2Eat 2025, expanding its reach and deepening engagement with citizens.

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Advancing EFSA's regulatory science

This editorial outlines EFSA's R&I needs for the coming years: a valuable resource for stakeholders, research agenda...

Episode 28 - Egg-stra special: spring food traditions

Podcast episode

Spring is here, and we are celebrating with eggs! Discover fun traditions like egg dyeing and tapping, plus tips for...

EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi visits EFSA

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On Thursday, 10 April, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, visited the European Food...

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