Episode 30 – Food supplements: to add or not to add?

What are food supplements and do we need them? From sprays and soluble vitamins to fortified foods, we explore different ways to supplement our diets and the importance of sticking to recommended doses. Check our latest podcast episode!

Have your say: estragole in fennel seed preparations

Bird flu: EFSA analyses situation in US and tracks possible routes of spread

The seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of certain US products could be potential routes for the introduction of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) genotype currently affecting US dairy cows into Europe. This virus type has not been reported so far in any country other than the USA.  

World Food Safety Day 2025: EFSA celebrates “Science in Action”

World Food Safety Day is a moment to reflect on our shared responsibility to ensure food remains safe at every stage of the supply chain. This year’s theme “Food Safety: Science in Action,” highlights the vital role of science in protecting consumers and building trust in the food we bring to our tables.

Episode 29 - Science in action: the people behind food safety

What do regulatory scientists do every day? Where are their lab coats? As we celebrate World Food Safety Day on June 7 and this year’s theme of Science in Action, we’re hearing from the scientists who help keep food safe. Check our podcast episode!

African swine fever outbreaks in pigs in the EU are falling

According to EFSA's latest annual epidemiological report, last year African swine fever outbreaks in domestic pigs declined by 83% compared to 2023. The drop was mainly due to fewer outbreaks in Romania and Croatia, and it marks the lowest annual total number of outbreaks in the EU since 2017.

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LinkedIn group for applicants

Need to file an application for a regulated product? Join our community to find information and support materials, updates on the developments of IT tools, alerts on new training material and events, frequently asked questions, etc. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with some 900 peer applicants, laboratories, and research representatives.

Data collection for MRL review

EFSA reviews on an ongoing basis the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for active substances used in plant protection products. To enable stakeholders to better prepare for and support the MRL review, EFSA maintains a regularly updated progress report on the review programme that was updated in July.

Instructions on the review of existing MRLs are available on our dedicated pesticides topic page along with supporting tools and templates.

Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans and animals in Europe, monthly report

The absence of reported human West Nile virus infections in Europe as of 2 July 2025, alongside a notably lower number of outbreaks in birds and equids compared to 2024, suggests a reduced level of viral circulation in the environment during the early transmission season in 2025.

Published 11 July 2025

Re‐evaluation of neotame (E 961) as food additive

The Panel established an acceptable daily intake (ADI) following the re-evaluation of neotame (E 961) as food additive and concluded that there is no safety concern for neotame (E 961) at the currently permitted and reported uses and use levels.

Published 4 July 2025

Specific migration limit (SML)

The maximum permitted amount of a substance expressed in mg of substance per kg of food (mg/kg) that can migrate from a food contact material (FCM) into food so as not to pose a health risk. Manufacturers need to ensure that FCMs will respect the SML when brought into contact with food, even under the worst foreseeable contact conditions

60th plenary meeting of the FAF Panel - Open for Observers

16-17-18 September 2025 (Parma, Italy and online)

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13th Plenary meeting of the Panel on Food Enzyme