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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
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
Bee health: data partnership a ‘milestone’ in European campaign
The establishment of the EU Bee Partnership could be a milestone in the fight to protect bees, the chair of the European Parliament’s Bee Week said at the conclusion of this year’s...
Cross-cutting science Bee health
29 June 2018
Pesticide residues: new advice on foods for infants and young children
EFSA has made a number of recommendations to further protect young infants from potential risks posed by pesticide residues in food. The proposals are part of a comprehensive...
Pesticides
28 June 2018
Chemical mixtures – have your say on draft approach
In an important step forward in its work on “chemical mixtures” EFSA has launched a public consultation on its draft guidance on harmonised methodologies for assessing combined...
Pesticides Chemical mixtures
26 June 2018
EFSA and Joint Research Centre renew cooperation agreement
On 26 June 2018, Vladimír Šucha, JRC Director General, and Bernhard Url, Executive Director of EFSA, renewed the collaboration agreement between the two institutions - ©European Union...
Corporate
26 June 2018
Neonicotinoids: EFSA evaluates emergency uses
EFSA has examined the scientific basis for emergency authorisations of neonicotinoid pesticides which were granted in seven EU Member States in 2017. EFSA’s reports evaluate on a...
Pesticides Bee health
21 June 2018
Veterinary drug residues: non-compliance remains low
Monitoring data from 2016 for a range of veterinary medicines, unauthorised substances and contaminants found in animals and animal-derived food suggest high rates of compliance. The...
Chemical contaminants
13 June 2018
Guidance on identifying endocrine disruptors published
EFSA and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have published their guidance on how to identify substances with endocrine disrupting properties in pesticides and biocides. The European...
Pesticides Endocrine active substances
7 June 2018
World Bee Day: EU data partnership set to launch
The EU Bee Partnership is ready to get down to business after all involved stakeholders agreed a framework for action that could revolutionise the collection and sharing of data on bee...
Bee health
18 May 2018

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