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EFSA at a glance: check out #EFSA new interactive tool
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PFAS are everywhere, from food packaging to drinking water. Discover what science tells us about these persistent chemicals and their health risks.
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Since 2002, EFSA has served as the trusted provider of independent scientific advice and risk assessment, ensuring safety across the EU food chain. Over the past 25 years, food systems have faced many...
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Simple measures to keep bird flu out The #NoBirdFlu campaign promotes five simple biosecurity measures that can help prevent the introduction and spread of avian influenza, especially on small farms...
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Molecular scissors, gene editing and the future of food: discover how new genomic techniques could transform farming in Europe.
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EFSA concludes the salt of aspartame-acesulfame (E 962) is safe at current exposure levels.
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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.
Podcast
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.