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Latest itemsenEpisode 22 – Fighting Xylella, the silent plant killer
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/podcast/episode-22-fighting-xylella-silent-plant-killer
<p><em>Xylella</em> is a ruthless killer. Millions of Italian olive trees are dead. Will the bacterium spread further and to other plants? Join us to find out how scientists are fighting back!</p>
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:59:41 +0100European Food Safety Authority7d7d8801-0d61-45d5-8715-9e3d8ebd7809Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance bixlozone
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9054
<p>The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State, The Netherlands for the pesticide active substance bixlozone are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council.</p>
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:33:15 +0100European Food Safety Authority366c1740-cdda-4442-926a-bd9c497452efDevelopment of a roadmap for action on the application of Omics and associated Bioinformatics Approaches in Risk Assessment
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/supporting/pub/en-9086
<p>The implementation of omics technologies and associated bioinformatics approaches hold significant promise for generating additional evidence for food and feed risk assessments thereby enhancing the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) capacity to deliver scientific opinions and guidance documents in the future. To explore this possibility, EFSA launched a Call for the development of a roadmap to identify the main actions needed for a wider use of Omics in future risk assessments. To address this objective, this action roadmap outlines six project proposals.</p>
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:32:15 +0100European Food Safety Authority4969ab5d-d489-4a58-bfb1-485dbcfa86e6Development of a B‐risk
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/supporting/pub/en-9077
<p>In specific contract No 12 issued under the framework agreement OC/EFSA/AMU/2019/02, EFSA requested Open Analytics to implement a web application to do a risk assessment for honey bees, solitary bees and bumble bees. The software is developed in R and consists of a WEB‐based tool composed by several modules providing data entry for active substances, uses, metabolites and the modelling of toxicity studies. The application is developed in a modular form such that new modules can be added when available, either by the developers of the application or by EFSA.</p>
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:30:43 +0100European Food Safety Authority9a3d62a6-0aba-49ad-8476-e83f0915e4faAssessment of the feed additive consisting of ammonium propionate for all terrestrial animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (BASF SE, Tamnico Finland Oy)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9068
<p>Ammonium propionate is authorised as a liquid preparation of ≥ 19% ammonium propionate, ≤ 80% propionic acid and ≤ 30% water. The applicant requested for the renewal of the authorisation of ammonium propionate when used as a feed additive for all terrestrial animal species. The applicant has provided evidence that the additive in the market complies with the conditions of the authorisation.</p>
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:27:41 +0100European Food Safety Authority1234f0fb-f5e3-46f5-881e-819b37fcf3d2Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of tartrazine for its use in baits for freshwater fish (GIFAP)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9021
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of tartrazine as sensory additive (functional group: (a) colourants: (i) substances that add or restore colour in feedingstuffs). Tartrazine is intended to be incorporated in fishing baits up to a maximum of 30 mg/kg in complementary feed in order to colour them and attract fish in freshwater (ponds, rivers), for both recreational and competitive fishing. The additive is not intended for use in aquaculture.</p>
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:25:53 +0100European Food Safety Authority209f4725-08ff-4771-aa40-221a0f87be4fGenerating wildlife density data across Europe in the framework of the European Observatory of Wildlife (EOW)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/supporting/pub/en-9084
<p>The European Observatory of Wildlife EOW, as part of the ENETWILD project, represents a collaborative network that has been operating since 2021 to develop and implement standardized protocols to obtain harmonized data on distribution and density of target mammal species. In so doing, the EOW aims at contributing to improving the quality of data that are available for wildlife management and risk assessment on a European scale.</p>
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:24:13 +0100European Food Safety Authority212422ff-aa86-40a4-b822-7179ebeac265Seventh Meeting of EFSA Stakeholder Forum - Innovation in food safety: navigating the future together
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/seventh-meeting-efsa-stakeholder-forum-innovation-food-safety-navigating-future-together
Brussels, Belgium
2024-11-27
to 2024-11-27
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:16:54 +0100European Food Safety Authority7938186f-6b04-47b6-b8de-d083f5058c7aThe challenge of accounting for less frequently consumed foods with a high impact on nutrient intake estimates using the EFSA Comprehensive Food Consumption Database: The example of preformed vitamin A
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/e221002
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:34:38 +0100European Food Safety Authorityb9e2399c-50c8-4b5d-bffd-1a47d8f46fa2Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for picloram in animal commodities and honey
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9067
<p>In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Corteva Agriscience International Sàrl submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) in certain animal commodities (fat and liver) and honey. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an MRL proposal for honey.</p>
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:24:06 +0100European Food Safety Authority8c0e8f13-4185-4e8d-bd22-450104ecba10Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance penoxsulam
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9055
<p>The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State, Italy, and co‐rapporteur Member State, Poland, for the pesticide active substance penoxsulam are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/1659.</p>
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:16:51 +0100European Food Safety Authority6ffb77f8-10dc-4811-8a86-1ea141d133f7Re‐evaluation of argon (E 938) and helium (E 939) as food additives
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9048
<p>The Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) provides a scientific opinion re‐evaluating the safety of the two food additives argon (E 938) and helium (E 939). Argon (Ar) and helium (He) are two noble gases, highly stable single atoms. Their chemical inertness is well known. Their physicochemical properties have served as a basis for their previous evaluations by SCF and JECFA, which have considered the use of these food additives safe even in the absence of a toxicological evaluation.</p>
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:11:38 +0100European Food Safety Authoritye189abba-c63a-4972-a7f0-da329f3bc359Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of lutein‐rich extract of Tagetes erecta L. for turkeys for fattening (EW Nutrition)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9027
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of lutein‐rich extract of Tagetes erecta L. as sensory additive (functional group: Colourants (ii) substances which, when fed to animals, add colours to food of animal origin) for turkeys for fattening. The additive is already authorised for use in feed for chickens for fattening and minor poultry for fattening and laying hens and minor poultry for laying. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the use of lutein‐rich extract of T.</p>
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:28:21 +0100European Food Safety Authoritye6969510-198f-4330-b29e-9c52e81f671fSafety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering tops of Thymbra capitata (L.) Cav. (Spanish type origanum oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9018
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an essential oil from the flowering tops of Thymbra capitata (L.) Cav. (Spanish type origanum oil) when used as a sensory additive in feed and in water for drinking for all animal species.</p>
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:26:36 +0100European Food Safety Authority9c194c87-faa7-4bb6-8bc4-fdfc6540eecbStatement complementing the EFSA Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA‐GMO‐NL‐2015‐126) for authorisation of food and feed containing, consisting of and produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87705 × MON 87708 × MON 89788
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9061
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, the GMO Panel assessed additional information related to the application for authorisation of food and feed containing, consisting of and produced from genetically modified soybean MON × MON 87708 × MON 89788 (EFSA‐GMO‐NL‐2015‐126).</p>
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:24:20 +0100European Food Safety Authority574f416e-0858-4ade-9c6c-f13b645ddc78Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from leaves and terminal branchlets of Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel (tea tree oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9026
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of tea tree oil obtained from leaves and terminal branchlets of Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) Cheel when used as a sensory additive for all animal species.</p>
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:21:20 +0100European Food Safety Authorityc762d149-d241-4f10-9bf6-b35a6944afd4Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (lavender oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9017
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of an essential oil from the fresh flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (lavender oil) when used as a sensory additive in feed and in water for drinking for all animal species. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that the additive under assessment is considered safe up to the maximum proposed use levels in complete feed of 30 mg/kg for dogs and ornamental fish.</p>
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:18:29 +0100European Food Safety Authority38469d1c-2058-440d-83f3-7ed4bd0f6292Online event on the funding opportunities in the EFSA 2025/26 workplan
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/online-event-funding-opportunities-efsa-202526-workplan
Online
2024-12-06
to 2024-12-06
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:34:03 +0200European Food Safety Authorityefba3d82-a55a-4631-97c0-40d8a71ec155Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance elemental iron
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9056
<p>The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State Austria for the pesticide active substance elemental iron and the considerations as regards the inclusion of the substance in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council.</p>
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:30:18 +0200European Food Safety Authority870b031f-71f2-4142-955b-6b3153b267c5Safety evaluation of an extension of use of a food enzyme containing endo‐polygalacturonase, pectinesterase, pectin lyase and non‐reducing end α‐l‐arabinofuranosidase activities from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus niger strain PEC
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9039
<p>The food enzyme has four declared activities: endo‐polygalacturonase ((1–4)‐α‐d‐galacturonan glycanohydrolase (endo‐cleaving); EC 3.2.1.15), pectinesterase (pectin pectylhydrolase; EC 3.1.1.11), pectin lyase ((1–4)‐6‐O‐methyl‐α‐d‐galacturonan lyase; EC 4.2.2.10) and non‐reducing end α‐l‐arabinofuranosidase (α‐l‐arabinofuranoside non‐reducing end α‐l‐arabinofuranosidase; EC 3.2.1.55). It is produced with the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus niger strain PEC by DSM Food Specialties B.V.</p>
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:28:42 +0200European Food Safety Authorityeb170964-a5d3-4be7-a1d5-f811e583878fAssessment of the feed additive consisting of propionic acid for all terrestrial animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Eastman Chemical B.V., Perstorp AB, Dow Europe GmbH, BASF SE)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9020
<p>Propionic acid is currently authorised as a technological additive (functional group: silage additives) for all animal species. The applicants requested for the renewal of the authorisation of propionic acid when used as a feed additive for all terrestrial animal species. The applicants have provided evidence that the additive in the market complies with the conditions of the authorisation.</p>
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:25:58 +0200European Food Safety Authority36a61581-eab0-475f-8972-4aa856b66144Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the leaves of Salvia officinalis ssp. lavandulifolia (Vahl) Gams (Spanish sage oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9015
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Spanish sage oil from the leaves of Salvia officinalis ssp. lavandulifolia (Vahl) Gams (Spanish sage oil) when used as a sensory additive in feed and in water for drinking for all animal species. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that the additive under assessment is considered safe up to the maximum use level of 14 mg/kg complete feed for all animal species.</p>
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:20:39 +0200European Food Safety Authority884d9f16-ac53-49c0-8d97-05601b59875cAssessment of the feed additive consisting of a preparation containing a smoke flavouring extract for cats and dogs for the renewal of the authorisation (Azelis Denmark A/S)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9030
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of authorisation of a preparation containing a smoke flavouring extract for cats and dogs. The applicant provided data demonstrating that the additive currently on the market does not fully comply with the conditions of authorisation, but with newly proposed specifications based on different analytical methods.</p>
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:36:46 +0200European Food Safety Authorityc99b689e-a7ab-466d-b40a-a20528594929Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase produced with Trichoderma reesei CBS 114044 (ECONASE® XT) for pigs for fattening, laying hens and minor poultry species (AB Enzymes Finland Oy)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9025
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a product containing endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase (ECONASE® XT) as a zootechnical feed additive (digestibility enhancer) for pigs for fattening, laying hens and minor poultry species. ECONASE® XT is available in two liquid and three solid forms and is produced with a genetically modified strain of Trichoderma reesei (CBS 114044).</p>
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:36:25 +0200European Food Safety Authorityf5781a0f-632f-4a88-80ae-f21d5fce5afaSafety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of fumaric acid for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation and extension of use (Life SUPPLIES NV)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9019
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of the authorisation of fumaric acid as a technological and sensory additive (functional groups: preservative and flavouring compounds, respectively) and for a new use of the additive as a technological additive (functional group: acidity regulator) for all animal species. The applicant provided evidence that the additive currently in the market complies with the existing conditions of authorisation.</p>
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:35:53 +0200European Food Safety Authorityc2d625df-5678-4e1f-b2fb-ebf0c89769d9Safety of an extension of use of oil from Schizochytrium limacinum (strain FCC‐3204) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9043
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of an extension of use of oil from Schizochytrium limacinum (strain FCC‐3204) as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The extension of use pertains to the use of the NF as a food ingredient in protein products at a maximum use level of 1 g of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in 100 g of product.</p>
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:35:26 +0200European Food Safety Authority0617ceca-817e-4165-a573-ccf17c5efc85Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618 (Benesacc®) for chickens for fattening and other poultry species for fattening and reared for laying (Global Nutritech Biyoteknoloji Ltd. Sti)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9050
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R618 as a zootechnical feed additive (functional group: gut flora stabiliser) for chickens for fattening and other poultry species for fattening and reared for laying. The additive has never been authorised. The strain under assessment S.</p>
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:34:54 +0200European Food Safety Authorityf1409630-26c7-4e41-8164-42480fe62eb632nd meeting of the EFSA Stakeholder Discussion group on Emerging Risks (StaDG-ER)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/32nd-meeting-efsa-stakeholder-discussion-group-emerging-risks-stadg-er
Brussels, Belgium and online
2024-11-28
to 2024-11-28
, 2024-11-29
to 2024-11-29
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:42:44 +0200European Food Safety Authorityf7811efa-c699-49df-9ead-b930edc3c259Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a Camellia oleifera C.Abel seed extract for use in all animal species except fin fish (NOR‐FEED SAS)
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9022
<p>Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a Camellia oleifera C.Abel seed extract (Cosap®) as technological feed additive for all animal species except fin fish. In the absence of adequate tolerance studies in the target species or toxicological studies with the additive under assessment, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) could not conclude on the safety of C. oleifera extract for the target species.</p>
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:37:20 +0200European Food Safety Authority510e02c0-4b99-4ca5-99dc-5b3893333595Update of the risk assessment of brominated phenols and their derivatives in food
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/9034
<p>The European Commission asked EFSA to update its 2012 risk assessment on brominated phenols and their derivatives in food, focusing on five bromophenols and one derivative: 2,4,6‐tribromophenol (2,4,6‐TBP), 2,4‐dibromophenol (2,4‐DBP), 4‐bromophenol (4‐BP), 2,6‐dibromophenol (2,6‐DBP), tetrabrominated bisphenol S (TBBPS), tetrabromobisphenol S bismethyl ether (TBBPS‐BME). Based on the overall evidence, the CONTAM Panel considered <em>in vivo</em> genotoxicity of 2,4,6‐TBP to be unlikely.</p>
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:07:01 +0200European Food Safety Authority78a40e92-197b-4186-8995-6a239848e8e5
