WGS is increasingly used in public health and food safety laboratories, but it is used in different ways in different countries and for different purposes.
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Molecular typing is a way of identifying specific strains of microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, by looking at their genetic material. It is mainly used to pinpoint the source of foodborne outbreaks.
EFSA has published its guidance on how to assess the safety of nanoscience and nanotechnology applications. The guidance gives practical suggestions on the types of testing that are needed and the methods that can be applied.
The main objective of this call is to promote capacity building at EU level through joint initiatives between two or preferably more organisations in different Member States, Norway and Iceland, enabling knowledge and expertise transfer and/or exchan
The aim of this procurement procedure is to conclude a direct contract for the execution of specific tasks over a clearly defined period as defined in these tender specifications.
The main objective is to make use of NGS to identify and characterise N
Are you a young graduate searching for a challenging experience in a stimulating and dynamic EU Agency? Do you want to apply your skills and knowledge in one of the areas within EFSA’s remit? Are you interested in being part of a rewarding mission in
The following article, beside examining EFSA report, will offer many insightful hints about how to build an effective crisis management strategy. Understand and anticipate consumer’s reaction is indeed the key.
EFSA has published its analysis of food data collected following the widespread detection of fipronil residues in eggs last summer. Member States submitted to EFSA the results of more than 5,000 samples of eggs and chicken collected between 1 Septemb
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) cannot give food additive silicon dioxide the safety all clear because it may contain nano-sized particles, and has urged the Commission to change the specifications.
EFSA's Scientific Committee and Emerging Risks (SCER) and Communication (COM) Units have launched on 4th May an open consultation on a draft ‘Guidance on Communication of Uncertainty in Scientific Assessments’.
This Call for Proposals aims to identify organisations to which tasks falling within the mission of the Food Ingredients and Packaging Unit can be entrusted by EFSA.
Under the EU-FORA fellowship program of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), a survey questionnaire on consumers’ awareness and risk perception of antimicrobial resistance was developed. The questionnaire is anonymous and the results will be in
We would like to inform you that EFSA has published the Call for data relevant to the hazard assessment of Bisphenol A (BPA) - (EFSA-Q-2018-00221).
Bacteria from humans and animals continue to show resistance to antimicrobials according to a new report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, according to assessments published today by EFSA. The Authority has updated its risk assessments of three neonicotinoids – clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam.
Position: The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy is looking for a Junior Scientific Officer -Microbiology/Epidemiology (Contract Agent, Function Group IV)
EFSA are looking for a motivated and talented scientist who will co
Places are still available for the following Residential courses organised by the French Ecole Nationale des Services Vétérinaires- National school of veterinary services (ENSV) in 2018:
- Summer course (Animal health and welfare). Please note that the
National food safety authorities from all 28 EU Member States, Iceland and Norway have called for more public investment in food safety research and given a commitment to support European research through partnership building and training, among a ra
Listeria cases have increased among two groups of the population: people over 75 and women aged 25-44 (believed to be mainly pregnancy-related). This is one of the main conclusions of an EFSA scientific opinion on Listeria monocytogenes and risks to
