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Professor Anthony Hardy appointed Chair of EFSA’s Scientific Committee
24 July 2012 | By EFSA
“It is a privilege to have been appointed Chair and to lead a Scientific Committee of such a high calibre of expertise..."
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EFSA issues positive scientific opinion on Barry Callebaut’s health claim on cocoa flavanols
17 July 2012 | By Barry Callebaut
First official validation of positive effect of cocoa flavanols...
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EFSA in 2011
9 July 2012 | By EFSA
The evaluation of regulated products, further measures to safeguard independence and integrity in its work and crisis response were key aspects of EFSA’s activities in 2011...
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Response to EFSA poultry meat inspection opinion
3 July 2012 | By Food Standards Agency (FSA)
The Food Standards Agency has welcomed the European Food Safety Authority’s recent scientific opinion on poultry meat inspection...
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Poultry meat inspection: EFSA reviews risks for public health
29 June 2012 | By EFSA
Traditional poultry meat inspection may not suffice to fully address the most relevant biological hazards to public health...
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EFSA renews membership to Scientific Committee and Panels for new 3-year term
18 June 2012 | By European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
EFSA publishes the names of the scientists who will start working with the Authority...
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Response to EFSA opinion
6 June 2012 | By Food Standards Agency
Although EFSA has identified potential concern from mineral oils in food, it acknowledges considerable uncertainties in assessing any potential risks...
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Mineral oil hydrocarbons: EFSA publishes opinion on these complex compounds
6 June 2012 | By EFSA
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on human exposure through the diet to a diverse group of mixtures...
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EFSA Management Board Chair resigns
9 May 2012 | By EFSA
Upon request of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Diána Bánáti has resigned on 8 May as member and Chair of the Management Board...
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Bisphenol A: EFSA launches full re-evaluation focussing on exposure and possible low dose effects
24 April 2012 | By EFSA
EFSA has started work on its new risk assessment of bisphenol A...
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Bernhard Url appointed Director of Risk Assessment and Scientific Assistance
16 April 2012 | By EFSA
Dr. Bernhard Url has been appointed Director of Risk Assessment and Scientific Assistance at EFSA...
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Reduction targets for Salmonella in turkeys to further reduce human cases, says EFSA
13 April 2012 | By EFSA
EFSA to evaluate the impact on public health of reducing Salmonella levels in turkeys...
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EFSA and EU Member States work together to tackle Schmallenberg virus
2 April 2012 | By EFSA
EFSA has published its second report on the Schmallenberg virus (SBV)...
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EFSA and ECDC joint report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and food
14 March 2012 | By EFSA
Second joint EU report - published...
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EFSA and ECDC zoonoses report: Salmonella in humans continues to decrease, Campylobacter increasing
8 March 2012 | By EFSA
EFSA & ECDC have published their annual report on zoonoses & food-borne outbreaks...
