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Horizon Science receives EFSA approval for Benecarb
Australian company Horizon Science has received approval for food ingredient Benecarb to be marketed in Europe.
European Food Safety Authority
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the keystone of European Union (EU) risk assessment regarding food and feed safety.
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Campylobacter and E. coli infections continue to rise
Campylobacteriosis remains the most reported zoonotic disease in humans, with a continuous increase in reported cases over the last five years, says a new EFSA report.
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Public health risks of mechanically separated meat
The risk of microbial growth increases with the use of high pressure production processes of meat. These are some of the findings of a scientific opinion published by the EFSA.
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EFSA study finds that adolescents are most likely to consume energy drinks
EFSA has published a report on a commissioned study that for the first time collates data on the consumption of 'energy' drinks at European level for specific population groups.
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Food safety authority sets average requirements for energy intake
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has set average requirements (ARs) for energy intake for adults, infants and children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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Authority says exposure to caramel colours lower than previously estimated
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revised its estimate of consumer exposure to three caramel colours (E 150a, E 150c, E 150d) used in a variety of foods and beverages.
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European Food Safety Authority reveals Applications helpdesk progress
The EFSA is delivering an update to mark the first anniversary of its Applications helpdesk set up to provide support, advice and information to applicants, Member States and stakeholders.
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Acrylamide levels in food largely unchanged, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its annual update report on acrylamide levels in food in 25 European countries.
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European Food Safety Authority dismisses study on GM maize
The EFSA has concluded that a recent paper raising concerns about the potential toxicity of GM maize and of a herbicide containing glyphosate is of insufficient scientific quality.
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European Food Safety Authority gains industry support
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) welcomes the statement issued by its Advisory Forum in support of EFSA’s decade-long contribution to the progress of food safety in Europe.
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DSM receives positive opinion for zeaxanthin
DSM Nutritional has reported that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a positive opinion on the safety of nature-identical zeaxanthin as an ingredient in food supplements.
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New flavouring list gains EU approval
The publication of the European Union (EU) list of flavourings authorised for use in foods in the EU is a major milestone for consumer protection that also brings clarity to industry.
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EFSA to deliver review on GM maize and herbicide study
The European Food Safety Authority will deliver its review of a new study which states concerns over the potential toxicity of a herbicide containing glyphosate.
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European Food Safety Authority reviews decade of progress
The EFSA continues to demonstrate its value as the cornerstone of risk assessment for food and feed in the EU and fulfil its obligations to operate in an independent manner.
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The Food Standards Agency seeks clarification on 'smokies'
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has written to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) seeking clarification of its opinion on the production of smoked skin-on sheep meat – also known as 'smokies'.
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EFSA extends aspartame re-evaluation
At the request of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Commission has agreed to extend the timeline for the full re-evaluation of aspartame to May 2013.
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EFSA assesses health claims and publishes guidance
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reached two significant milestones in its work on health claims.
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EFSA publishes food-contact rPET opinions
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted its first three scientific opinions on the safety of processes to recycle polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for use in food contact materials.
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Food Standards Agency relaxes fish freezing requirements
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed that certain farmed fish destined to be eaten raw in dishes like sushi no longer need to be frozen before use to protect consumers against parasites.
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Upper intake levels reviewed for vitamin D and calcium
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for calcium and vitamin D.
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Omega-3 fatty acids raise no safety concerns, says EFSA
Daily supplemental intakes of 5g of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids raise no safety concerns for adults, The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded.
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EU health claims approved for Ingredion group
National Starch Food Innovation has confirmed that health claims for its ingredients Hi-maize 260 resistant starch and Sustagrain wholegrain barley have now been approved by the European Commission.
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Barry Callebaut secures EFSA health claim on cocoa flavanols
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive opinion on the company’s health claim dossier submitted last year.
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EFSA reports potential hazards of mineral oil hydrocarbons
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on human exposure through the diet to a diverse group of mixtures known as ‘mineral oil hydrocarbons’ (MOH).
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EFSA launches full re-evaluation of BPA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has started work on its new risk assessment of bisphenol A (BPA), used in food contact materials, focussing in particular on exposure of vulnerable groups.
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EFSA and EU Member States work to tackle Schmallenberg virus
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its second report on the Schmallenberg virus (SBV).
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EFSA calls for additives data
EFSA is calling for scientific data on certain food additives to assist it in developing safety assessments. EFSA is encouraging any interested parties and stakeholders to submit relevant information.
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Campylobacter continues to increase in humans, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published their annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Unio
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EFSA opens up scientific meetings to observers
The European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) is launching a pilot project allowing observers to attend some meetings of its scientific committee and a number of its scientific panels.
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EFSA sets population reference intakes for protein
EFSA has published population reference intakes (PRIs) for protein, completing the latest stage of its work on dietary reference values (DRVs).
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EFSA reports on spread of Schmallenberg virus
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a preliminary analysis of the likely scenarios on how a new virus, referred to as the 'Schmallenberg' virus, could spread among animals soon.
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EFSA requested to support EU with work on virus
European Commission has requested urgent scientific assistance for possible risks resulting from the Schmallenberg virus, from the EFSA.
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EFSA is re-evaluating all food additives by 2020
The EFSA is to re-evaluate all food additives by 2020 due to consumer concerns over safety.
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New method for assessing dairy cows' welfare from EFSA
Animal-based measures to assess the welfare of dairy cows and pigs are effective and should be used wherever possible, according to recent scientific advice from the European Food Safety Authority (EF
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New science strategy published by EFSA
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the European Union's General Food Law and the establishment of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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EFSA offers trainee opportunities
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is offering training opportunities for students or young professionals in the areas of science, communication or administration.
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EFSA issues positive opinion on Cargill's health claim
European food and beverage manufacturers will soon be able to use a stronger health claim on products that contain Barliv barley betafiber (beta-glucan).
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EFSA advises on safety of bisphenol A
At the request of the European Commission, the EFSA has published a statement on bisphenol A (BPA) in response to September 2011 reports by the Anses.
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EFSA publishes original industry studies on aspartame
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been given access to over 600 datasets for use in its full re-evaluation of the artificial sweetener aspartame.
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Natural Hydration Council and Dr Hilary Jones on hydration
Following the press misinterpretation EFSA's ruling on the role of water in the context of hydration, the UK based Natural Hydration Council has published this media statement.
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EFSA and water: some clarifications from EFBW
The press has misinterpreted a list of health claims from the European Food Safety Authority, by concluding that EFSA was challenging the role of water in the context of hydration.
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EFSA assesses the public health risk of sprouted seeds
The EFSA has evaluated the public health risk of Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and other pathogenic bacteria that may contaminate seeds intended for sprouting.
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EFSA launches draft Science Strategy
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft Science Strategy 2012-2016.
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BASF applies for European approval for new potato
BASF Plant Science has applied for EU approval for Fortuna, a genetically optimised table potato. Fortuna has a wild potato's natural protection to late blight.
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EFSA updates guidance on sprout consumption
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revised its consumer advice on the consumption of sprouts and sprouting seeds.
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The EFSA update on meat inspections across the EU
In May 2010 the European Commission asked EFSA to deliver a series of Scientific Opinions on public health hazards, biological and chemical, to be addressed by meat inspection.
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EFSA confirms DSM Article 14 health claim
The EFSA has issued a positive opinion on DSM Nutritional Products application pursuant to Article 14 of the health claim regulation on the use of Vitamin D to reduce the risk of fractures.
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Galactofructose gains EFSA recognition for intestinal health
Eight months after the positive opinion issued by EFSA on the dossier submitted by the Solvay teams on galactofructose, the European authority has made its final opinion on health claims.
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EFSA to open a health claims help desk
The European Food Safety Authority plans to open a help desk to give natural products companies help and feedback on the process of submitting dossiers for assessment of health claims.
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EFSA launches consultation on food derived from GM animals
EFSA outlines specific data requirements to be followed for risk assessment should applications for food and feed derived from GM animals be submitted for market authorisation in the EU.
