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Page contents What are pesticides What we do How we do it Who we work with Air Pesticides can turn into vapours and be transported by the wind to other areas. This process can also dilute them...
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The agreement reflects a common objective: ensuring that innovation drives competitiveness while maintaining the highest standards of safety. Amid rapid technological change and increasing complexity...
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Key scientific findingsReported cases As of 13 February 2026, seven countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Spain and the United Kingdom) had reported cases under investigation...
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While resistance to commonly used antimicrobials remains widespread in foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, several countries have reported progress in reducing resistance levels...
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EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.
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Access to documents is a crucial ingredient of open science. But how do lawyers assess what requires protecting and what to release? Join us as we digest the law behind your menu.
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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...
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How are maximum residue levels set? Published: 10 February 2026 When pesticides are used to protect plants from pests, we may find residues in food. These residues are assessed for possible health...
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In EFSA’s yearly report on residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products.
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Introduction Approval of active substances Authorisation of pesticides What happens after a pesticide is authorised? How are Maximum Residue Levels set? How Europe ensures pesticides are safe...
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The European Commission considers that CBD qualifies as a novel food provided it meets the conditions of EU legislation on novel foods.Provisional safe level In an updated statement, EFSA’s expert...
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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...