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RSS![EU risk assessment in the food chain: One step closer to transparency and sustainability](https://food.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-04/20190211_fs_highlight.jpg?itok=1lPXlx56)
In February 2019 the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement regarding the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the...
![Public consultation: Evaluation on the food contact materials](https://food.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-04/20190211_fs_highlight2.jpg?itok=ETcmpkBk)
The purpose of this evaluation is to assess whether the current EU legislative framework for Food Contact Materials (FCM) is fit for purpose and...
![Food sold online: Overview report states that official controls are still limited](https://food.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-04/20190207_fs_highlight.jpg?itok=mcUwmwbL)
Online shopping is becoming increasingly popular and companies are offering various kinds of foodstuffs for sale on the Internet. However, sellers are...
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The purpose of the training is to provide support on strategies and actions promoting and strengthening the prudent use of antimicrobials and...
![Xylella fastidiosa](https://food.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-01/hl_20190118_xylella.jpg?itok=8xpDR_5G)
Xylella fastidiosa is one of the most dangerous plant bacterium in the world, threatening agriculture, the environment and the economy
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A new EFSA opinion on genetically modified maize for food and feed uses has been published on 16 January 2019. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No...
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A new EFSA opinion on genetically modified soybean for food and feed uses was published on 14 January 2019. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829...
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A new EFSA opinion on genetically modified maize for food and feed uses was published on 14 January 2019. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829...
![Public Consultation](https://food.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-01/20190114_hl_feed-additives.jpg?itok=ysQ5Hzmh)
The Commission is evaluating the legislation on additives for use in animal nutrition (Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 or ‘the Regulation’)...
![New Rules on Veterinary Medicinal Products and Medicated Feed](https://food.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/hl_20181126_vet-meds.jpg?itok=vHqlo-HD)
After four years of negotiations, the European Parliament and Council approved the new Regulations on veterinary medicines and medicated feed on 25...