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Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Tunnel Composting (submitted by the European Composting Network)

23-08-2020

Published on: Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Two alternative methods for the production of compost from certain category 3 animal by‐products (catering waste and processed foodstuffs of animal origin) were assessed. The first proposed a minimum temperature of...

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The Finnish National Dietary Survey in Adults and Elderly (FinDiet 2017)

23-08-2020

Published on: Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Based on the service contract OC/EFSA/DATA/2015/03 CT1, the FinDiet 2017 Survey in adults (18‐64 years old) and elderly (65‐74 years old) was carried out in compliance with the EU Menu methodology. Altogether...

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Pest survey card on Rhagoletis pomonella

23-08-2020

Published on: Mon, 03 Aug 2020 This pest survey card was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest surveillance (M‐2017‐0137) at the request of the European Commission. Its purpose is to guide the Member States in preparing data...

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Safety and efficacy of Avatec® 150G (lasalocid A sodium) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and chickens reared for

23-08-2020

Published on: Mon, 03 Aug 2020 Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Avatec® 150G...

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Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance abamectin

22-08-2020

Published on: Thu, 20 Aug 2020 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, Austria, and...

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Draft for internal testing Scientific Committee guidance on appraising and integrating evidence from epidemiological studies fo

22-08-2020

Published on: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 EFSA requested its Scientific Committee to prepare a guidance document on appraising and integrating evidence from epidemiological studies for use in EFSA's scientific assessments. The guidance document provides an...

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Review of the existing maximum residue levels for propineb according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

22-08-2020

Published on: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance propineb. Although this active...

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Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review and modification of the existing maximum residue levels for

22-08-2020

Published on: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 The applicant Syngenta submitted a request to the competent national authority in the United Kingdom to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for azoxystrobin in the framework of the MRL review under...

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Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for mancozeb in various crops

22-08-2020

Published on: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Indofil Industries Limited submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing maximum residue levels...

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Setting of import tolerances for lufenuron in various commodities of plant and animal origin

22-08-2020

Published on: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Syngenta Crop Protection AG submitted a request to the competent national authority in Portugal to set import tolerances for the active...

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Opinion on the re‐evaluation of starch sodium octenyl succinate (E 1450) as a food additive in foods for infants below 16 weeks

22-08-2020

Published on: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 As a follow‐up to the re‐evaluation of starch sodium octenyl succinate (SSOS; E 1450), the Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) was requested to assess the safety of SSOS (E 1450) when used in food for...

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Commodity risk assessment of Jasminum polyanthum plants from Israel

22-08-2020

Published on: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation EU/2018/2019 as ‘High risk plants, plant products...

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