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.
Cost is the biggest concern for EU consumers when buying food
The report of the latest Eurobarometer on food safety has been published.
Farm to Fork: EFSA provides recommendations to improve welfare of farmed pigs
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the welfare of pigs on farm, the first of several opinions on animal welfare to be delivered in the coming year in the context of the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy.
Strengthening governance at EFSA: new Management Board becomes operational
Az EFSA új Igazgatótanácsa 2022. július 1-jén kezdte meg működését. Az új irányítási modellben az összes tagállam képviselteti magát, a civil
társadalom, az élelmiszerláncban tevékenykedő érdekképviseleti szervezetek és az uniós intézmények képviselői mellett.
Detect, Prevent, Report: EFSA’s African swine fever campaign extended for a third year
EFSA continues efforts to stop the spread of African swine fever in Europe by extending campaign for a third year and launches new pilot activities in four countries.
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.