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EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified maize for food and feed uses on 1 August. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for a period of 1 month.

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

The Official Control Regulation requires Member States organising risk-based controls to identify and combat fraudulent and deceptive practices along the agri-food chain.

EFSA launches new webtool to calculate dietary exposure to food enzymes

Do you know how Animal by Products are brought to good use and controlled in the EU? A new Commission report gives you an insight.

Commission authorises genetically modified maize for use as food and animal feed

We are pleased to announce the launch of EU grants for projects to reduce consumer food waste! The call for proposals is open to all interested stakeholders, with a deadline to apply by 25 September 2024.

Monthly summary of articles on food fraud - May, 2024. Food fraud cases: milk, herbs and spices, fruits and vegetables, olive oil, seafood, rice, meat, honey and beeswax, carbonated drinks, eggs, sugar, alcoholic beverages, flour.

The European Commission has appointed Lorena Boix Alonso to the function of Deputy Director-General responsible for ‘Public Health, Cancer and Health security', ‘Digital EU4Health and Health Systems Modernisation', ‘Medical Products and Innovation' within DG SANTE