Tag: EFSA
Dedicated support for small and medium-sized enterprises from EFSA
EFSA has launched new support initiatives dedicated to applicants from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs will now be able to access support from...
Neonicotinoids: EFSA evaluates emergency uses | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has examined the scientific basis for emergency authorisations of neonicotinoid pesticides which were granted in seven EU Member States in 2017.
EFSA’s reports evaluate...
Glyphosate: safety of residue levels reviewed | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has completed its review of the maximum levels of glyphosate that are legally permitted to be present in food. The review is based...
Pesticides: pilot assessments on cumulative risk near to completion
EFSA is close to completing two landmark assessments of the risks posed to consumers by multiple pesticides.
The pilot assessments – looking at the cumulative...
Neonicotinoids: risks to bees confirmed | European Food Safety Authority
Most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, according to assessments published recently by EFSA. The Authority has updated...
Neonicotinoids: update on risks to bees due early next year by...
EFSA’s updated risk assessments on the potential risks to bees from neonicotinoid pesticides will be finalised in February 2018.
The assessments for clothianidin, imidacloprid, and...
Xylella: ‘Impressive progress, but much still to be done’ | European...
More than 250 plant health experts from around the world met in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, last week to share and debate the latest...
Focus on bees: send us your pictures!
Following the success of last week’s European Bee Week and, in particular, the exciting news that a broad coalition of stakeholders is coming together to...
Video From EFSA’s Expert Meetings: Plant Protection Products
Watch our news video report to find out what was discussed and decided at this week’s open meeting of EFSA’s Panel on Plant...
EFSA’s Expert Meeting on Plant Health – European Food Safety Authority
Watch our news video report to find out what was discussed and decided at this week's open meeting of EFSA's Panel on Plant...