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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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How are maximum residue levels set? Published: 23 May 2025 When pesticides are used to protect plants from pests, we may find residues in food. These residues are assessed for possible health risks...
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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...
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Multi-country recalls of several infant formula products are ongoing following the detection of cereulide – a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The European Commission asked EFSA to...
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EFSA is holding the 5th European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Bari, Italy from 23 to 25 June 2026. The event will gather researchers, risk assessors, risk managers and stakeholders to discuss...
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Multi-country recalls of several infant nutrition products (different batches, products, and brands) are ongoing following the detection of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus...
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The European Commission asked EFSA to conduct this assessment in the context of foodborne illnesses linked to the consumption of raw or undercooked pulses, which may be associated with more consumers...
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EFSA assessed how bacteria grow in meat from cattle, sheep and pigs during chilling, storage and defrosting.
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Legumes, mealworm powder and duck cell biomass may seem worlds apart but they all feature in conversations about how our food system is evolving. Join us as we discuss why!
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133,000 samples collected in 2023 Crops that have been treated with pesticides may contain residues. To ensure that pesticides are used correctly and their residues do not pose a risk to consumers...
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Possible mitigation measures for animal health As requested by the European Commission, EFSA focussed on the risk of infection of EU dairy cattle and poultry with the specific H5N1 genotype virus that...