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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 210 Revision 3 (FGE.210Rev3): Consideration of genotoxic potential for α,β‐un

10-06-2019

Published on: Wed, 22 mai 2019 The Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings of the European Food Safety Authority was requested to evaluate the genotoxic potential of 5 flavouring substances in Flavouring Group Evaluation 210 Revision 3...

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

10-06-2019

Published on: Wed, 22 mai 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 clethodim. To assess the...

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Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for bentazone

10-06-2019

Published on: Wed, 22 mai 2019 The applicant BASF SE submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for bentazone in the framework of the maximum residue level (MRL)...

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Assessment of the application for renewal of authorisation of PHYZYME®XP 5000 G/L (6‐phytase) for chickens for fattening, layin

10-06-2019

Published on: Thu, 16 mai 2019 PHYZYME® XP 5000 G/L is a feed additive that contains 6‐phytase produced by a genetically modified strain of Schizosaccharomyces pombe. The applicant requested for the renewal of the authorisation for...

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

09-06-2019

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

09-06-2019

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

09-06-2019

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

09-06-2019

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

09-06-2019

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

09-06-2019

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

09-06-2019

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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Multi-country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes clonal complex 8 infections linked to consumption of cold-smoked fish products

09-06-2019

Published on: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 A prolonged multi‐country outbreak of 22 listeriosis cases caused by Listeria monocytogenes sequence type (ST) 1247, clonal complex (CC) 8 has been identified through whole genome sequencing (WGS) in five EU...

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