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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed its guidance document on how to assess risks to honey bees, bumble bees and solitary bees from plant protection products.

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EFSA’s latest report on pesticide residues in food in the European Union is now available. It gives a snapshot of the residue levels found in a selection of commonly consumed products.

EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified oilseed rape for food and feed uses on 26 April 2023. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion during 1 month.

Following an exchange of views, the Council approved conclusions on the opportunities provided by the bioeconomy in the light of current challenges, with a focus on rural areas

Commissioner Kyriakides discusses EU’s food system at the European Parliament AGRI Committee.

EFSA published a statement on the risk assessment of additional information on maize MIR162 on 17 April 2023. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion during 1 month.

Training Targeted to Farmers and Veterinarians Working with Food-producing Animals to Support the ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy Target and an Efficient Implementation on the Ground of the New Measures to Fight AMR

Spring comes with news on the 2023 calls for proposals under the LIFE Programme, new EU projects, national developments (e.g., voluntary agreements to reduce food waste, obligations for food businesses to monitor food waste...) and events.