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

23-11-2019

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)

23-11-2019

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

23-11-2019

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

23-11-2019

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)

23-11-2019

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

23-11-2019

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

23-11-2019

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

23-11-2019

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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Pest categorisation of non‐EU viruses of Ribes L.

23-11-2019

Published on: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 Following a request from the EU Commission, the Panel on Plant Health addressed the pest categorisation of the viruses of Ribes L. determined as being either non‐EU or of undetermined standing in a previous EFSA...

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Animal dietary exposure: overview of current approaches used at EFSA

23-11-2019

Published on: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 At EFSA, animal dietary exposure estimates are undertaken by several Panels/Units to assess the risk of feed contaminants, pesticide residues, genetically modified feed and feed additives. Guidance documents...

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Setting of import tolerances for chlorantraniliprole in oil palms fruits and oil palms kernels

23-11-2019

Published on: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant FMC Agro Ltd submitted a request to the competent national authority in the United Kingdom to set import tolerances for the active substance...

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

23-11-2019

Published on: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 The conclusions of the EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State, Norway, and co‐rapporteur Member State, the Netherlands,...

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