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Slaughter of animals: poultry

25-11-2019

Published on: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 The killing of poultry for human consumption (slaughtering) can take place in a slaughterhouse or during on‐farm slaughter. The processes of slaughtering that were assessed, from the arrival of birds in containers...

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Safety and efficacy of EB15 10 (Bacillus subtilis DSM 25841) as a feed additive for piglets (suckling and weaned), pigs for fat

25-11-2019

Published on: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA 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 EB15 10 for...

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Efficacy of ZM16 10 (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSM 25840) as a feed additive for weaned piglets and minor porcine species

25-11-2019

Published on: Wed, 13 Nov 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 the efficacy of ZM16 10 for weaned piglets...

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Killing for purposes other than slaughter: poultry

25-11-2019

Published on: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 Poultry of different ages may have to be killed on‐farm for purposes other than slaughter (in which slaughtering is defined as being for human consumption) either individually or on a large scale (e.g. because...

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Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole in Chinese cabbages, blackberries and raspberries

24-11-2019

Published on: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 In accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009, the United Kingdom granted two 120‐day emergency authorisations for the use of plant protection products containing the active substance cyantraniliprole...

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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from a genetically modified strain of Bacillus licheniformis (DP‐Dzb25)

24-11-2019

Published on: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 The food enzyme α‐amylase (4‐α‐d‐glucan glucanhydrolase; EC 3.2.1.1) is produced with the genetically modified strain Bacillus licheniformis DP‐Dzb25 by Danisco US Inc. It is intended to be used in...

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Rapid risk assessment on the possible risk for public health due to the contamination of infant formula and follow‐on formula b

24-11-2019

Published on: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 Following the detection of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) in batches of infant and follow‐on formula in France, Germany and the Netherlands reported by foodwatch, the European Commission (EC) asked Member...

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

24-11-2019

Published on: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 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 hymexazol. To assess the...

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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme xylanase from Bacillus pumilus (strain BLXSC)

24-11-2019

Published on: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 The food enzyme 1,4‐β‐d‐xylan xylanohydrolase (EC 3.2.1.8) is produced with the non‐genetically modified strain Bacillus pumilus (strain BLXSC) by Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. The food enzyme is intended...

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

24-11-2019

Published on: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 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 the United Kingdom and...

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Modification of the existing maximum residue level for bifenazate in elderberries

24-11-2019

Published on: Sun, 17 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...

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Modification of the existing maximum residue level for boscalid in honey

24-11-2019

Published on: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant BASF SE submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active...

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