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Whole genome sequencing and metagenomics for outbreak investigation, source attribution and risk assessment of food‐borne micro

10-12-2019

Published on: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 This Opinion considers the application of whole genome sequencing (WGS) and metagenomics for outbreak investigation, source attribution and risk assessment of food‐borne pathogens. WGS offers the highest level of...

The European Union summary report on surveillance for the presence of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in 2018

10-12-2019

Published on: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 This report presents the results of surveillance on transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in bovine animals, sheep, goats, cervids and other species, and genotyping in sheep, carried out in 2018 by 28 Member...

Safety of lacto‐N‐tetraose (LNT) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

10-12-2019

Published on: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 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 lacto‐N‐tetraose (LNT) as a novel food (NF) pursuant to...

Safety and efficacy of l‐methionine produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80184 and Escherichia coli KC

10-12-2019

Published on: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 The European Commission asked EFSA for an opinion on the safety for the target animals, consumer, user and the environment and on the efficacy of l‐methionine produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum...

Multi‐country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes sequence type 6 infections linked to ready‐to‐eatmeat products – 25 November 2

10-12-2019

Published on: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 Twenty‐one cases of Listeria monocytogenes IVb sequence type ST6 infections have been reported from the Netherlands (19 cases) and Belgium (two cases). This outbreak was identified using whole genome sequencing...

Pest survey card on Aromia bungii

10-12-2019

Published on: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 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 assist the Member States in preparing...

Safety and efficacy of an essential oil from Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw. for all animal species

10-12-2019

Published on: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 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 an essential oil extracted from Origanum...

Generic approaches for Risk Assessment of Infectious animal Disease introduction (G‐RAID)

10-12-2019

Published on: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 The objective of the G‐RAID project was the mutual exchange of knowledge between the consortium members on the development of generic risk assessment (RA) tools for animal disease incursion. Seven generic RA tools...

Update of the risk assessment of ‘wood flour and fibres, untreated’ (FCM No 96) for use in food contact materials, and criteria

10-12-2019

Published on: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) was asked by the European Commission to review whether the authorisation of ‘wood flour and fibres, untreated’ (FCM No 96) is still in...

Assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) for dairy cows a

10-12-2019

Published on: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of the product Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae...

Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for spirotetramat in small fruits and berries

10-12-2019

Published on: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Landwirtschaftliches Technologiezentrum Augustenberg submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing...

Efficacy of RONOZYME® WX (endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase) as a feed additive for laying hens

10-12-2019

Published on: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 RONOZYME®WX is an additive that contains endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase which is authorised for use as a feed additive in poultry for fattening, weaned piglets and pigs for fattening. The Panel on additives and Products...

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Whole genome sequencing and metagenomics for outbreak investigation, source attribution and risk assessment of food‐borne micro

The European Union summary report on surveillance for the presence of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) in 2018

Safety of lacto‐N‐tetraose (LNT) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

Safety and efficacy of l‐methionine produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80184 and Escherichia coli KC

Multi‐country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes sequence type 6 infections linked to ready‐to‐eatmeat products – 25 November 2

Pest survey card on Aromia bungii

Safety and efficacy of an essential oil from Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Link) Ietsw. for all animal species

Generic approaches for Risk Assessment of Infectious animal Disease introduction (G‐RAID)

Update of the risk assessment of ‘wood flour and fibres, untreated’ (FCM No 96) for use in food contact materials, and criteria

Assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) for dairy cows a

Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for spirotetramat in small fruits and berries

Efficacy of RONOZYME® WX (endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase) as a feed additive for laying hens

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