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Scientific Opinion on the assessment of genetically modified maize Bt11 x MIR162 x MIR604 x MON89034 x 5307 x GA21 and subcombinations, for food and feed uses, under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (application EFSA-GMO-DE-2018-149).

Report on EU outbreaks of a new virus that severely damages tomato and pepper plants

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.

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.

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.

The European Commission has published a toolbox of good IPM practices.

A new EFSA opinion on genetically modified maize for food and feed uses has been published on 20 January 2023. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for a one month period.

A new EFSA opinion on genetically modified maize for food and feed uses has been published on 20 January 2023. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for a one month period.