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Scientific Opinion Scientific Opinion on the assessment of genetically modified maize DP915635, for food and feed uses, under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (application EFSA-GMO-NL-2020-172). The public may make comments on this opinion for a 1 month period.

New EU Reference Centre for the welfare of aquatic animals

Monthly summary of articles on food fraud - December, 2023. Food fraud cases: meat, cereals, olive oil, alcoholic beverages, soy, seafood, dairy products, milk, wine, fruits.

Delay in rise of detections, higher risk still expected in upcoming months.

Monthly summary of articles on food fraud - November, 2023. Food fraud cases: sugar, seafood, meat, alcoholic beverages, cheese, honey, olive oil, condiments, flour, cereals, eggs, coffee, fruits and vegetables.

Good news for pet lovers!

The European Commission has proposed new rules to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in the EU, and the conditions for animals during transport. It has also responded to a citizens' initiative to ban fur farming in the EU.

Safeguarding celiac disease patients in Europe

Key figures on the European food chain provides a selection of recent data from the domains of agriculture and fisheries statistics, as well as the wider farm to fork chain.