The 2022 Zoonoses Report is out

In 2022, campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most commonly reported zoonotic diseases in humans in the EU. The number of cases was still lower than in the years 2018-2019 before the pandemic. An increase in the number of infections was observed for West Nile fever.

EFSA corporate video

A new EFSA corporate video has been released, showcasing EFSA's objectives and the partners with whom it works closely to ensure that EU citizens are protected by the best food safety standards.

Hazard versus risk

Often used synonymously, but the two have different meanings. EFSA's new mini campaign highlights the difference between the two concepts.

EFSA is looking for scientific experts

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will renew the membership of its Scientific Panels and Scientific Committee in 2024. A call for applications was recently published on the EFSA website.

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.

Monkeypox: ECDC publishes rapid risk assessment

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published a rapid risk assessment following an outbreak of monkeypox (MPX), affecting the UK, EU/EEA countries, and North America.

Newsletter subscription