The decision will “help EU risk managers determine when products should be withdrawn from the market as a precautionary public health measure”, EFSA said.

The closure of EFSA’s data call marks a move from consultation to scientific assessment ahead of guidance under the EU’s ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is being heavily criticised, with food makers saying its rules make it harder to compete with other parts of the world. But food and beverage manufacturers, ...

A Europe‑wide wave of infant formula recalls has prompted EFSA to set the first safety limits for cereulide, a toxin linked to vomiting. This article explains the new thresholds, the science behind ...

Also, the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) is calling for a new World Health Assembly resolution to update guidelines on contamination of powdered formula.

EFSA’s assessment shows how storage time, temperature and hygiene determine pathogen growth risks in meat intended for ...

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Danone is withdrawing batches of infant formula across Europe, widening a recall it launched last month, ...

The EU Food Safety Authority established a maximum limit for the cereulide toxin in infant milk after contamination was detected. The new threshold prompted recalls and eased concern for companies ...

EFSA says raw or undercooked beans can trigger health risks across all ages, urging proper soaking and boiling to deactivate harmful lectins.

European experts have looked into the microbiological quality of water used in processing fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables and herbs. The quality of water and its industrial use is a concern because ...