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RSSAvian influenza: unprecedented number of summer cases in Europe.
On the occasion of the third International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, made a statement.
The cost of food is weighing more heavily on Europeans today than a few years ago, becoming the main factor influencing food purchases, followed by taste. Close to half consider food safety important too and 41% of EU citizens take for granted that the food they buy is safe.
Member States backed the Commission's proposal to lower the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of two neonicotinoid pesticides known to have harmful effects on bees.
The conference looked at different options - including vaccine development - to control African Swine Fever.
Proposals for a new Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides
EFSA published a new opinion on renewal of genetically modified maize MIR162 for food and feed uses on 22 September 2022. 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 Commission has adopted new rules on the safety of recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) publishes the results of four scientific studies related to food information to consumers.
Providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures, and keeping journey times to a minimum are all needed to improve the welfare of farmed animals during transport, according to recommendations published by EFSA.