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Characterisation of microorganisms used for the production of food enzymes

13-06-2019

Published on: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 This document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and the presentation of an application, as foreseen in Article 17.3 of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008, for the authorisation of food enzymes. It...

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GlycoLite™ and helps to reduce body weight: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2

13-06-2019

Published on: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 Following an application from analyze & realize GmbH submitted for authorisation of a health claim pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 via the Competent Authority of Ireland, the EFSA Panel on...

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Safety and efficacy of Biomin® DC‐P as a zootechnical feed additive for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and

13-06-2019

Published on: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 The additive (trade name Biomin®DC‐P) is a blend of five individual compounds (carvacrol, thymol, d‐carvone, methyl salicylate and l‐menthol) encapsulated with a hydrogenated vegetable oil. The additive is...

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Safety of 2’‐fucosyllactose/difucosyllactose mixture as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283

13-06-2019

Published on: Tue, 11 Jun 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 2’‐fucosyllactose/difucosyllactose (2’‐FL/DFL) mixture as...

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Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for emamectin in kiwi and peaches

13-06-2019

Published on: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Syngenta (France SAS) submitted a request to the competent national authority in France to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL)...

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Assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of Biosprint® (Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885) for sows

13-06-2019

Published on: Thu, 06 Jun 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...

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Outcome of the public consultation on the draft guidance on the use of the Threshold of Toxicological Concern approach in food

13-06-2019

Published on: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) carried out a public consultation to receive input from the scientific community and all interested parties on the Guidance on the use of the Threshold of Toxicological...

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Safety and efficacy of an essential oil from Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton when used as a sensory additive in feed for all an

13-06-2019

Published on: Thu, 06 Jun 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 an...

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Safety and efficacy of Bacillus subtilis DSM 28343 for pigs for fattening

13-06-2019

Published on: Thu, 06 Jun 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...

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Guidance on the use of the Threshold of Toxicological Concern approach in food safety assessment

13-06-2019

Published on: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 The Scientific Committee confirms that the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) is a pragmatic screening and prioritisation tool for use in food safety assessment. This Guidance provides clear step‐by‐step...

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Technical specifications on harmonised monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from food-produ

13-06-2019

Published on: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 Proposals to update the harmonised monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from a public health perspective in Salmonella, Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus...

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

13-06-2019

Published on: Tue, 04 Jun 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 pyriofenone. To assess the...

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