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Xylella update: still no cure, control measures crucial
EFSA has updated its assessment of the risks posed by Xylella fastidiosa to plants and crops in the European Union. The new assessment provides new insights and conclusions on controlling existing outbreaks of this pest and preventing further spread...
15 May 2019
Plant health Xylella fastidiosa
Quinolizidine alkaloids in food and feed opinion – have your say on draft
EFSA is publicly consulting on its scientific opinion on the risks for animal and human health related to the presence of quinolizidine alkaloids in food and feed. Quinolizidine...
Chemical contaminants Animal feed
23 May 2019
Xylella update: still no cure, control measures crucial
EFSA has updated its assessment of the risks posed by Xylella fastidiosa to plants and crops in the European Union. The new assessment provides new insights and conclusions on...
Plant health Xylella fastidiosa
15 May 2019
EFSA pushes cooperation forward through first Focal Point meeting in pre-accession country
The 39th meeting of EFSA’s Focal Point network will take place on 22-23 May 2019 in Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina. This is the first time that Member States have met in a pre-accession...
Scientific cooperation Corporate
15 May 2019
Veterinary drug residues: compliance remains high
Monitoring data on the presence of residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food show high rates of compliance with recommended safety levels....
Data Chemical contaminants Chemicals in food
13 May 2019
Bees and pesticides: stakeholders to participate in guidance review
EFSA is setting up a stakeholder consultative group to support its upcoming review of the guidance on risk assessment of pesticides and bees. The group will be consulted at various...
Stakeholders Pesticides
8 May 2019
#EUandMyFood – promoting the value of EU food safety
EFSA, the EU Member States and the European Commission are jointly launching a campaign called #EUandMyFood. Our aim is to remind EU citizens how we all benefit from the European food...
24 April 2019
Public consultation: appropriate age for introduction of complementary feeding of infants
EFSA is seeking feedback from stakeholders and other interested parties on its scientific opinion on the appropriate age for introduction of complementary feeding of infants. The...
Nutrition
17 April 2019
Peer review of pesticide active substances: new administrative guidance for applicants and Rapporteur Member States
A new administrative guidance provides applicants and Member States with instructions on preparing and submitting dossiers and assessment reports for the peer review of pesticides. The...
Pesticides
9 April 2019
Draft reference values for sodium and chloride – have your say
EFSA is publicly consulting on draft dietary reference values (DRVs) for sodium and chloride, the final two nutrients in its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes for the EU...
Nutrition Dietary reference values
3 April 2019

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