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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...

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...

Turkeys are raised for meat production in large flocks across the EU, mainly in indoor housing. Systems with covered veranda and outdoor range are also used. EFSA’s experts reviewed the latest...

Highlights from the European Union One Health 2024 Zoonoses ReportWhat are foodborne diseases? Many people in Europe fall ill from foodborne diseases each year. Severity differs between diseases, and...

A closer look at pesticides in food

2025 Eurobarometer on Food Safety in the EU: Infographic

EFSA scientists looked into how well current fur farming conditions support animal welfare. The goal was to understand if the welfare issues observed in mink, foxes, raccoon dog and chinchilla can be...

Beef cattle are farmed in different ways across the EU — some are housed indoors, others kept on pasture or in feedlots. EFSA’s scientists have reviewed the latest evidence and provided...

This toolkit has been developed by EFSA to provide further information on EFSA public consultations and ensure that participation and staying informed is easy and clear.

Keeping plant pests out by profiling geographical areas at risk When new plant pests like insects, fungi, bacteria and viruses arrive in Europe they threaten our local plants and our biodiversity...

Find out more about the step-by-step process of risk assessment of imported plant commodities in the EU and EFSA's role.