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Pesticides: pilot assessments on cumulative risk near to completion

EFSA is close to completing two landmark assessments of the risks posed to consumers by multiple pesticides. The pilot assessments – looking at the cumulative effects of pesticides in food on the human nervous and thyroid systems – have been made possible by work carried out with the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).

EFSA assesses safety of green tea catechins

Catechins from green tea infusions and similar drinks are generally safe, says EFSA after assessing their safety from dietary sources. When taken as food supplements, high catechin doses may pose health concerns.

Conference: global change and the emergence of plant diseases in Europe

A two-day event in Paris will review the current state of scientific knowledge on the emergence of plant diseases and pests and their impact on the environment. The conference is co-organised by EFSA, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), and the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO).

Consumers have say on emerging food safety issues

EFSA surveyed over 6,200 consumers in 25 EU Member States. Most people are more concerned about known risks but want information on emerging risks early on.

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Events

Apr 24 2018

18th meeting of the EFSA Network on Microbiological Risk...

Parma, Italy

Apr 24 2018

EFSA scientific colloquium “Omics in risk assessment: state-of-...

Berlin

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Scientific publications

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Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for emamectin in leafy brassica and beans and peas with pods

Reasoned Opinion

Pesticides

published:

23 April 2018

Outcome of the consultation with Member States, the applicant and EFSA on the pesticide risk assessment for isofetamid in light of confirmatory data

Technical Report

Pesticides

published:

23 April 2018

Safety and efficacy of EB15 10 (Bacillus subtilis DSM 25841) as a feed additive for weaned piglets and minor porcine species

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

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20 April 2018

Safety and efficacy of ZM16 10 (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSM 25840) as a feed additive for weaned piglets and minor porcine species

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

published:

20 April 2018

Assessment of genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 × MON 15985 for food and feed uses, under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (application EFSA‐GMO‐NL‐2011‐94)

Scientific Opinion

GMO

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20 April 2018

Proposal for a data model for probabilistic cumulative dietary exposure assessments of pesticides in line with the MCRA software

External Scientific Report

Pesticides

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19 April 2018

Safety assessment of the process ‘BTB PET DIRECT IV* +’, used to recycle post‐consumer PET into food contact materials

Scientific Opinion

Food ingredients and packaging

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19 April 2018

Implementation of PROMETHEUS 4‐step approach for evidence use in EFSA scientific assessments: benefits, issues, needs and solutions

Technical Report

Methodology

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18 April 2018

In Memoriam: Ir. Ton van der Linden

EFSA Journal Editorial

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18 April 2018

Scientific opinion on the safety of green tea catechins

Scientific Opinion

Food ingredients and packaging

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18 April 2018

Safety and efficacy of Coxar® (nicarbazin) for turkeys for fattening

Scientific Opinion

Animal feed

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18 April 2018