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Public consultation: new recommendations for applicants on whole genome sequence analysis of microorganisms
EFSA is consulting on its statement on how to conduct and describe the whole genome sequence (WGS) analysis of microorganisms added to food and feed. The document provides guidance to...
Biological hazards
Molecular typing
Feed additives
16 January 2020
Whole genome sequencing in food safety: the state of play
EFSA has published two reports which provide a picture of how whole genome sequencing (WGS) can be used in food safety and how extensively such techniques are used in Europe. WGS is...
Biological hazards
Molecular typing
29 June 2018
Use of whole genome sequencing of food-borne pathogens for public health protection
About 90 leading scientists, representatives of international and European organisations and national food safety authorities gathered in Parma, Italy, to discuss the use of the whole...
Molecular typing
16 February 2015