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EFSA’s Advisory Forum commits to support Europe’s Research Agenda
On 6 December 2022, during its 86th meeting in Berlin, the Advisory Forum, tasked with providing the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) with strategic advice on scientific issues, adopted a joint statement with EFSA, to support the European Research Area.
Public consultation on the European research and innovation programmes
The Commission launched the largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the EU’s Horizon research and innovation programmes 2014-2027.
Two new research projects have been launched
Two projects (HOLiFOOD and HE-FARM) were launched in October and November 2022 under the Horizon Europe Programme.
High levels of lead found in backyard eggs
The number of hens kept in urban backyards is rising. The growing popularity of the trend has been spurred on by local food movements, inspiring people to produce their own food.
EU-FORA – The European Food Risk Assessment Fellowship Programme
The European Food Risk Assessment (EU-FORA) Fellowship Programme is a key initiative for ensuring preparedness for future risk analysis needs. Based on the experience of the past six years, the deadline to apply for the renewed programme as hosting site or fellow is 15 March 2023.
Feeding waste milk containing antimicrobial residues to calves
One of the greatest challenges of our time, antimicrobial resistance, threatens not only human but also animal health.
New theory about spread of antibiotic resistance
Pathogenic bacteria in humans are developing resistance to antibiotics much faster than expected. A new computational research shows that one reason could be significant genetic transfer between bacteria in our ecosystems and to humans.
Rise in the production of pesticide counterfeit
Operation Silver Axe is carried out annually to identify and seize illegal pesticides. The 2022 operation concluded on the increasing number of frauds.
Increasing presence of hazardous pesticides on fruits and vegetables
The study of Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe shows a dramatic rise in the most toxic pesticides found on fruits and vegetables sold in Europe and evidence that governments are failing their legal obligations.
Spread of Burkholderia pseudomallei
The bacterium has caused outbreaks in the US in recent years. Because of climate change, we should expect it to appear in Europe and in Hungary sooner or later.