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New research by EFSA looks at how frequently EU consumers eat fish and other seafood likely to contain mercury and whether they are aware of national advice about how much of these species to include...

EFSA is seeking feedback on its draft assessment of the health risks of estragole in fennel seed preparations, including herbal infusions.

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...

For the first time, the five EU health and environment agencies – EFSA, ECDC, ECHA, EEA and EMA [1]– supported by the JRC, reviewed how the use of azole substances outside human medicine affects...

We are publicly consulting on our draft assessment of the potential risks from ingestion of fluoride from drinking water, the diet, fluoridated table salt and (ingested) fluoridated dental care...

We are publicly consulting on our draft assessment of the potential risks from ingestion of fluoride from drinking water, the diet, fluoridated table salt and (ingested) fluoridated dental care...

EFSA’s latest report on pesticide residues in food in the European Union is now available. It gives a snapshot of the residue levels found in a selection of commonly consumed products.

EFSA’s scientific experts have investigated the causes of celiac disease and developed a tool for screening proteins in food and food ingredients that might cause symptoms in patients.

These are the main findings of EFSA’s peer review of the risk assessment of glyphosate, carried out by authorities in four Member States.

EFSA revised its guidance on how to assess risks to honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees from plant protection products, based on the latest scientific knowledge.

EFSA’s latest report on pesticide residues in food in the European Union is now available. It gives a snapshot of the residue levels found in a selection of commonly consumed products.

Combined exposure to copper from all sources does not pose health concerns for the EU population, say EFSA’s scientific experts.