News
On-farm killing of sheep and goats: welfare issues identified
If not effectively stunned, small ruminants such as sheep and goats can experience severe pain and fear during killing. Improvements can be made to this procedure to reduce pain and fear, according to...
News
EFSA updates Independence Policy
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its Independence Policy, further strengthening the measures it has in place to manage the interests of the scientific experts and professionals...
Factsheet
EFSA's Independence Policy
In June 2024, EFSA’s Management Board approved a new Independence Policy, further strengthening the way in which the Authority manages the interests of its scientific experts and all professionals...
News
Prepare for the unexpected - EFSA marks World Food Safety Day 2024
This year’s World Food Safety Day focuses on food incidents and on the crucial need for preparedness for unexpected events. EFSA is marking the day by releasing new material also in the framework of...
Podcast
Episode 19 - Prepared for the unexpected
Food safety incidents can always happen. Join us to learn about the teams in place that respond to food safety incidents and how we stay prepared for the unexpected.
News
African swine fever: significant increase in EU pigs in 2023
In 2023, 14 Member States were affected by African swine fever (ASF) and it caused a five-fold increase in outbreaks in domestic pigs compared to the previous year. These are the main findings of the...
Podcast
Episode 18 - Celiac disease: living without gluten
Why do some people have to avoid gluten? Could we eradicate allergies? Discover the complex world of our guts and how new research is transforming what we know.
Campaign
#PlantHealth4Life
A broad coalition of partners from across Europe have joined forces to launch today the second year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the deep links between plant...
News
The #PlantHealth4Life campaign is back, bigger and better! Europe unites to support plant health, biodiversity, and the economy
A broad coalition of partners from across Europe have joined forces to launch today the second year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the deep links between plant...
News
Bernhard Url appointed as EFSA Acting Executive Director
The Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has appointed Dr. Bernhard Url as the Authority’s Acting Executive Director, effective from 1 June 2024. The appointment, which was...
Campaign
Safe2Eat
#Safe2EatEU aims to help you discover more about food safety in Europe and how you can make well-informed decisions about what food to buy, eat and enjoy safely and healthily every day.