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The seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of certain US products could be potential routes for the introduction of the HPAI virus currently affecting US dairy cows into Europe.

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“I am very pleased to announce that today the Board voted to nominate Dr. Nikolaus Kriz as EFSA's next Executive Director” said Aivars Bērziņš, Chair of EFSA’s Management Board. “With his significant...

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On 7 June, EFSA joins the global community in celebrating World Food Safety Day — a moment to reflect on our shared responsibility to ensure food remains safe at every stage of the supply chain. This...

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What do regulatory scientists do each day? We’re hearing from the scientists who help keep food safe, surprising them at their desks! Come and enjoy science in action!

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Last year ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs declined by 83% compared to 2023. The drop marks the lowest annual total number of outbreaks in the EU since 2017.

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The risk from pesticide residues to human health remains low, in line with previous years, EFSA said in its latest annual report. EFSA analysed thousands of samples collected in 2023 from commonly...

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EFSA, the European Commission, and 32 partners across Europe have launched the third year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, a cross-border initiative to protect plant health and raise public...

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Spring is here, and we are celebrating with eggs! Discover fun traditions like egg dyeing and tapping, plus tips for storing and enjoying eggs safely.

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On Thursday, 10 April, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, visited the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in Parma. Commissioner Várhelyi was accompanied by...

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Carbapenemase-producing bacteria, once mainly a hospital concern, are now being detected in food animals and food products across Europe. This is one of the findings of EFSA’s latest scientific...

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Following the continued success of last year’s Safe2Eat campaign, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and its national partners across Europe are launching the 2025 edition with a broader reach...