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The Remunerated External Experts (REE) framework enables EFSA to access specialised expertise whenever scientific oroperational support is required. Through two complementary schemes—ISA and OSA...
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EFSA may obtain expert advice in specific cases from Operational Support Advisors (OSA) based on a fixed daily remuneration. The OSA scheme complements and supports EFSA’s work in communication...
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reduced the safe level of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the diet based on new scientific evidence. TFA is a breakdown product of some pesticides.
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Pesticides help feed the world – but at what cost? From farms to your plate, we explore the risks, the science, and the race for safer ways to control plant pests and diseases.
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On 1 July 2026, EFSA's renewed Management Board began its four-year mandate. Bringing together representatives from all EU Member States, the European Commission, the European Parliament, civil...
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Over 100 cases have been reported across Europe, mainly affecting children and young adults, with evidence linking the outbreak to flavoured noodle products.
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Detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza declined in Europe during the spring of 2026 and are expected to remain low over the summer.
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Alfalfa sprouted seeds have been identified as the likely source of a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections, according to a Rapid Outbreak Assessment (ROA) published by EFSA...
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The 5 th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa concluded today in Mola di Bari, Italy, confirming that research on one of the world's most damaging plant pathogens has reached a new level of...
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Microplastics are everywhere, from the oceans to our food, but what do we really know about their impact on our health? In this episode, we take a closer look at where microplastics come from, how
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Dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) continues to raise a health concern for the European population, according to a new scientific opinion from EFSA.
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Every year, unsafe food causes illness, long-term health problems and economic harm for millions of people worldwide. World Health Organization estimates that contaminated food causes 866 million...