EFSA HIGHLIGHTS 6 November 2012
Scientific and technical advances as well as
social changes have transformed the risk
assessment landscape. EFSA’s Science
Strategy outlines the challenges and
demands that lie ahead.
Europe has made great strides in food safety
since the establishment of the General Food
Law in 2002. A Special Issue of the EFSA
Journal summarises the role the Authority has
played over the past decade.
News
Public consultation on bees guidance extended
Interested parties now have until 12 November to submit comments
on EFSA’s draft Guidance on the Risk Assessment of Plant Protection
Products on Bees.
Deadline: 12 November 2012
Public consultation
EFSA to hold technical meeting with applicants on
flavourings
EFSA is hosting a meeting later this month to allow exchanges of
views on administrative and scientific issues related to the
preparation, submission and risk assessment of applications for food
flavourings.
14 November 2012
Event
Understanding Science
Topic: Plant health
The introduction and spread of plant pests,
such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and insects,
among food crops is a serious threat that can
have far-reaching economic, social and
environmental consequences.
How do we communicate risk in the food
chain?
Upcoming Events
Challenging boundaries in risk assessment – sharing experiences
Parma, 7 November 2012
Corporate
71st plenary meeting of the AHAW Panel
Parma, 13 November 2012
AHAW
EFSA@10 – Ready for the Challenges of Tomorrow
Parma, 13 November 2012
Corporate
EFSA@10: ready for the challenges of tomorrow
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the General Food Law and the establishment of
EFSA, the Authority is holding a joint conference with the European Commission’s
Directorate General for Health and Consumers. The conference provides an important
opportunity for EFSA’s partners and colleagues in other institutions and organisations to
help set out the Authority’s vision of its future.
Observers at plenary meetings: 28-29 Nov PPR Panel confirmed
Registration for those interested in participating as Observers at the November 2012
plenary of the PPR Panel is now open. Underpinning its commitment to openness and
transparency, EFSA is offering access to meetings of its Scientific Committee and Panels
in 2012/2013.
Latest Publications
Scientific Opinion on Toyocerin (Bacillus cereus) as a feed additive for sows, piglets, pigs for
fattening, cattle for fattening, calves for rearing, chickens for fattening and rabbits for fattening
31 October 2012
Scientific Opinion of the FEEDAP Panel
Scientific Opinion supplementing the conclusions of the environmental risk assessment and risk
management recommendations on the genetically modified insect resistant maize 1507 for
cultivation
6 November 2012
Scientific Opinion of the GMO Panel
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance eugenol
5 November 2012
Conclusion on Pesticides
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance geraniol
5 November 2012
Conclusion on Pesticides
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance thymol
5 November 2012
Conclusion on Pesticides
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance bixafen
5 November 2012
Conclusion on Pesticides
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance
mandipropamid
5 November 2012
Conclusion on Pesticides
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance Candida
oleophila strain O
5 November 2012
Conclusion on Pesticides
Jobs
Junior Legal Officer - Junior Officer - Resources & Support - Legal & Regulatory Affairs - Temporary
Agent - Grade AD5 - EFSA/X/AD/2012/C021
Deadline: 12 December 2012
Jobs
Speeches
Jubilee Address, BVL Tenth Anniversary
Braunschweig, 31 October 2012
Speech
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