News from France (ANSES):
Restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a priority, to limit their release into the environment and the resulting pollution. When dealing with…
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Fungal mycelia in the diet – what we know and what we still need to learn
News from Denmark (DTU):
Fungal mycelia can be an alternative to ultra-processed meat substitutes, but knowledge is lacking about the fungal species, their growth and flavour, and which compounds are…
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A germ that keeps popping up
News from Austria (AGES):
A certain strain of salmonella has been causing outbreaks of disease every year for several years. A specialist publication, in which AGES played a key role, reveals the…
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Nationwide mandatory housing and screening measures imposed due to bird flu
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature is imposing nationwide mandatory housing and screening measures due to bird flu.
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Microgreens or plant sprouts?
News from Hungary (Nébih):
With the rise of healthy eating, more and more foods that were previously considered novel are finding their way into Hungarian kitchens. These include plant sprouts and…
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The AFSCA calls on hunters to be vigilant: ‘You play an important role in the fight against African swine fever.’
News from Belgium (AFSCA):
With the hunting season now open, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) is calling for the utmost vigilance in the face of African swine fever (ASF).…
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Pesticide residues in food usually within the norm
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
To keep our food safe, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) randomly tests foodstuffs, including vegetables, fruit, grains and processed…
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Covered verandas for chicken welfare
News from France (ANSES):
A scientific study documents the beneficial effects of covered verandas on the health and welfare of broiler chickens.
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Are food allergies on the rise?
News from Denmark (DTU):
‘Dramatic’ and ‘explosive increase’ are words you often encounter when reading news articles about food allergies. But, how bad is it, and what do we know about the causes?
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STECshort forShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections in Belgian residential care homes: raw minced beef most likely source of outbreak
News from Belgium (FAVV):
In August, infections with the Shiga toxin-producing Echerichia coli bacterium (STECshort forShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) were detected in 11 residential care homes in Belgium. Health authorities from the…
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Two outbreaks of campylobacter caused by Danish chicken
News from Denmark (DTU):
Over the summer, there has been an unusually high number of campylobacter cases in Denmark. Two current outbreaks are caused by Danish chicken.
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Mushroom picking: be vigilant about the risks of poisoning
News from France (ANSES):
The arrival of autumn marks the start of the mushroom picking season. However, cases of poisoning remain as numerous as ever and are sometimes severe. From digestive…
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PestiRiv: results of the national study on pesticide exposure among residents living near wine-growing areas
News from France (ANSES):
People living near vineyards are more exposed to plant protection products than those living far from any crops. This is the main finding of the PestiRiv study, conducted…
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Adult Colorado potato beetles can now be found in the fall
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
Adult Colorado potato beetles emerging from the ground can now be found in potato fields.
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More than 40 people infected with a rare strain of salmonella
News from Austria (AGES):
Since August 2025, more than 40 people in eight federal states in Austria have fallen ill with a rare strain of salmonella.
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Generally low levels of PFAS in animal-based foods
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
No or low levels of PFAS in meat, fish, mussels and conventionally produced eggs. However, all crayfish samples analysed from Lake Vättern contained higher levels…
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Comprehensive efforts against campylobacter in Denmark
News from Denmark (DTU): Campylobacter remains the most common foodborne bacterial infection in Denmark. In 2024, a total of 5,546 cases of campylobacteriosis were recorded, with chicken meat…
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Yeast, bacteria, and fungi to produce protein-rich foods
News from Denmark (DTU):
Researchers from The Technical University of Denmark, DTU, and Aarhus University receive a double-digit million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to utilise yeast,…
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Zoonoses: Prezode programme projects focus on transmission by mosquitoes and rodents
News from France (ANSES):
Most pandemics are of zoonotic origin, i.e. they are caused by pathogens that are transmissible between animals and humans. In order to better predict and prevent future…
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EU tightens regulations on listeria in ready-to-eat foods
News from Denmark (DTU):
A rise in listeria infections across the EU has prompted the European Commission to introduce stricter requirements for producers of ready-to-eat foods, effective from July…
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Proposal: Lower guideline value for fluoride in drinking water from private wells
News from Schweden (Livsmedelsverket):
The Swedish Food Agency proposes lowering the guideline value for fluoride in drinking water from private wells. The reason for this is that the European Food…
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STECshort forShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections in various residential care homes in Belgium: update
News from Belgium (FAVV):
Since 22 August, infections with the ‘Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STECshort forShiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli)’ bacterium have been reported and investigated in various residential care homes in…
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Hunters: Due to the risk of ASF, the wild boar population should be significantly reduced
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
Efforts are being made to control the wild boar population in order to prevent the spread of African swine fever. African swine fever is spreading at an alarming…
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Awareness of mould can reduce food waste
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
Increased awareness of mould can lead to reduced food waste. Today, the Swedish Food Agency presents a new survey on consumers' knowledge of mould in food and…
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Three major salmonella outbreaks linked to salad and meat in 2024
News from Denmark (DTU):
In 2024, 55 foodborne disease outbreaks were registered in Denmark by the Central Outbreak Management Group, consisting of representatives from the DTU National Food…
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Bird flu to be taken into account at the start of waterfowl hunting season
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
At the start of the waterfowl hunting season, the Finnish Food Authority would like to remind hunters that bird flu may still be present in wild birds. During the…
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New outbreak of ASF confirmed in Kelme district
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
The fifth outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm in Lithuania and the second in Kelme district. On 20 August, the disease was confirmed on a small farm in the…
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Time to clean out the cellar: how long are canned foods really good for?
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
While some people are still filling their jars and freezers with the bounty of the new harvest, others are still looking at the shelves of the previous year's produce and…
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Pesticides in Food – Q1 2025
News from Denmark (DTU):
A total of 577 food samples were collected as part of the Danish pesticide monitoring program for the first quarter of 2025. For four of these samples, the DTU National Food…
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Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in France and Italy: strict transport hygiene measures in place
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
The contagious animal disease lumpy skin disease (LSD), also known as nodular dermatosis, continues to spread among cattle in France and Italy. The current situation…
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Invitation to the AltProteinX Conference 2025
News from Denmark (DTU):
Are you interested in plant-based foods, fermentation, and cellular agriculture – the next generation of foods and novel food? Then mark your calendar for 4 November 2025 and…
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Serious ruminant diseases on the move in Europe - situation requires vigilance
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
A number of serious ruminant infectious diseases have emerged in recent years across Europe. The diseases, classified as Class A diseases under the EU Animal Health…
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ALVA confirms Newcastle disease in a wild pigeon and reiterates biosecurity measures
News from Luxembourg (ALVA):
Newcastle disease (PPMV-1) was officially confirmed by the reference laboratory on 5 August 2025 in a sick pigeon found in the municipality of Moutfort. Newcastle disease…
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African swine fever spreading in areas around Finland - avoid importing meat products
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
African swine fever (ASF) is spreading worryingly in neighbouring regions, particularly in Estonia, where the disease has been detected not only in wild boars but…
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Japanese beetle: First discovery in Austria
News from Austria (AGES):
The Japanese beetle is a voracious pest that can cause serious damage in agriculture and forestry. It has now been detected for the first time in Vorarlberg.
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NVWA: be alert after discovery of Japanese beetles in Belgium
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is calling on people to be alert to the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica). This follows the recent…
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NVWA warns against weight loss product My Lisaa: contains dangerous substances
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is urging consumers not to use the weight loss product My Lisaa. Research has shown that this product…
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For the first time in Latvia, BIOR will conduct research on the prevalence of fish diseases in Latvian fish farms
News from Latvia (BIOR):
Researchers at the BIOR Institute will conduct the first study in Latvia to assess the prevalence of fish diseases and the associated risks in Latvian fish farms. The data…
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Summer, food and health: healthy diets and sustainable agriculture
News from Italy (IZSVe):
With the arrival of summer, eating habits change. The heat, outdoor meals and travel make this season particularly delicate from a food safety point of view. It is therefore…
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The golden yellow disease has also reached Somló
News from Hungary (NEBIH):
Laboratory tests conducted by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) have confirmed the presence of the pathogen causing golden yellowing of grapes in the Somló wine…
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Copper as a fungicide in agriculture: health, environmental and socio-economic issues
News from France (ANSES):
Copper compounds are commonly used as fungicides in conventional and organic farming. Following the European reapproval of copper as an active substance in plant protection…
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Consumption of liquorice: what are the risks?
News from France (ANSES):
Excessive consumption of liquorice may be associated with potentially serious adverse effects, including high blood pressure, which can lead to cardiovascular complications.…
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Ciguatera in the French Caribbean: more information needed on the fish species that can cause this poisoning
News from France (ANSES):
Ciguatera is a type of food poisoning due to consumption of tropical fish contaminated with marine toxins known as ciguatoxins. It causes digestive, skin, cardiovascular and…
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Confirmation of the occurrence of African swine fever in Jagodnjak Municipality
News from Croatia (HAPIH):
On 10 July 2025, African swine fever was confirmed at a farm with held pigs in the village of Jagodnjak, Jagodnjak Municipality, Osijek-Baranja County. This is the first…
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8th July – World Allergy Day
News from Greece (EFET):
The 8th of July has been designated as World Allergy Day, following a decision taken in 2005 by the World Allergy Organisation, in an effort to raise awareness of the…
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Researchers aim to upscale new source of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids
News from Denmark (DTU):
A new research project, AlgaeVita, aims to pave the way for food products containing the microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica. The project will investigate whether oil from the…
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Strengthening the surveillance of tick-borne encephalitis to improve disease prevention
News from France (ANSES):
Tick-borne encephalitis is a disease caused by a virus transmitted by certain ticks. It is of growing concern in France. Since 2020, cases associated with the consumption of…
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The lumpy skin disease and small ruminant plague are emerging in Europe. What should you know now?
News from Lithuania (State food and veterinary service, VMVT):
Lumpy skin disease and foot-and-mouth disease pose a particularly serious threat to animal health due to the increasing number of…
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Researchers propose next steps towards fewer animal tests
News from Denmark (DTU):
Research from DTU examines how the use of animal testing to identify endocrine-disrupting substances in the EU can be reduced. The results show that although it is, in…
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Golden yellow disease of grapes has also appeared in the Villány area - Nébih calls attention to increased protection
News from Hungary (NÉBIH):
Grapevine flavescence dorée (FD), the causal agent of grapevine yellow rot, is now confirmed in 12 counties and 15 out of 22 wine regions are now affected. It has also…
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Japanese beetle reporting platform: Report suspicious beetle findings
News from Austria (AGES):
The Japanese beetle is a voracious pest that can cause serious damage in agriculture and forestry. The risk of it appearing in Austria in the near future is very high.
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African swine fever threat increases in summer - the virus has already appeared in a Polish pig farm
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
The first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a pig farm this year is recorded in Poland. The virus, which spreads much more actively in summer, poses a real threat…
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Salmonella outbreak: 35 people fall ill
News from Austria (AGES):
Since December 2024, 35 people in Austria have fallen ill with a specific strain of salmonella. The Ministry of Health has commissioned AGES to investigate this food-borne…
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Joint press release from Antwerp public prosecutor's office and FAVV: Judicial investigation into potentially salmonella-contaminated eggs
News from Belgium (FAVV):
The investigating judge in Antwerp is leading an investigation into potentially salmonella-contaminated eggs that have reached the market. Meanwhile, the Federal Agency for…
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Antibiotic use and resistance in animals: Results in 2024: evaluation at the end of a series of actions
News from Belgium (FAVV):
The year 2024 marks the end of a period of activity launched as part of AMCRA's Vision 2024, the second Antibiotics Pact and the first national One Health action plan on…
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African swine fever is advancing in Germany: tighten transport hygiene
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
The highly contagious animal disease African swine fever (ASF) is advancing in Germany. Several infections have been detected among wild boars and domestic pigs in…
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Drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in other containers
News from France (ANSES):
Drinks contained in glass bottles contain more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles, cartons or cans. This was the surprising finding of a study conducted…
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New method may transform yoghurt production
News from Denmark (DTU):
New research from DTU in Denmark could change the way the food industry manufactures dairy based yoghurt—making it both more cost-effective and more sustainable. Researchers…
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Licorice: beware of over-consumption to avoid the risk of high blood pressure
News from France (ANSES):
Liquorice is used as an ingredient in certain food supplements and as an additive to flavour drinks and foods. Following numerous reports of undesirable effects, some of…
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Many foods can be a risk if hygiene fails – Finnish Food Authority reminds of the importance of good kitchen hygiene
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority) is currently campaigning to raise consumer awareness about food safety. The #Safe2EatEU campaign aims to encourage…
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Podcast Episode 006 - CSI AGES: On the trail of pathogenic germs in our food with food detectives
News from Austria (AGES): Listeria in cheese, salmonella in kebabs or campylobacter on the chopping board - our food detectives are on the trail of pathogenic germs in our food! Our expert and…
News from Hungary (NÉBIH):
Hungary has successfully controlled foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and the European Union has lifted all protection and surveillance zones and further restrictions as of 6…
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Salmonella: Outbreak in small children
News from Austria (AGES):
In recent weeks, several small children in Austria have fallen ill with salmonella. These illnesses were most likely caused by an organic cashew butter with raspberries.
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Hard cheeses can now be labelled as lactose-free
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
Hard cheese is naturally lactose-free because the lactose in milk is broken down during the manufacturing process. Now companies can label hard cheeses, such as…
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VMVT urges people not to organise events with birds - bird flu can be transmitted to farms
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) has been receiving an increasing number of notifications in recent days about planned events with poultry such as chickens,…
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Table salt substitutes: a health risk
News from France (ANSES):
Potassium-based substitutes for table salt may present health risks for specific populations (heart and kidney patients, hypertensives, diabetics, the elderly, etc.). The…
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Report: Nearly one-fifth of toxin remains in false morels despite boiling recommendation
News from the Finland (Ruokavirasto):
The current boiling recommendation for handling false morels is not entirely foolproof. According to a report by the Finnish Food Authority’s Risk Assessment…
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Newcastle disease (pseudo bird flu) detected in Oldenzaal
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
An outbreak of Newcastle disease has been detected in pigeons kept as a hobby in Oldenzaal (province of Overijssel). In the Netherlands, all commercially kept…
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An innovative method to more accurately measure dietary exposure to arsenic
News from France (ANSES):
Some forms of arsenic are toxic and even carcinogenic. ANSES’s Laboratory for Food Safety has developed an innovative method that will enable their concentration in…
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AI predicts bacterial resistance to cleaning agents
News from Denmark (DTU):
A group of researchers, including scientists from the DTU National Food Institute, have developed a method that, with the help of artificial intelligence and DNA decoding,…
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Testing plant-rich food from professional kitchens for elderly nursing home residents and patients
News from Denmark (DTU):
There is an increasing focus on reducing the climate impact of food in professional kitchens by serving more plant-rich food. But is this nutritionally sound for vulnerable…
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New report - Norovirus accounted for most food poisoning cases in 2019 to 2023
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
Norovirus, which also causes winter vomiting, was responsible for most reported cases of food poisoning in 2019-2023. Vegetables and compound foods such as sushi…
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VMVT urges farmers to be prepared: foot-and-mouth disease spreading in Europe
With new cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Europe, the State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) urges Lithuanian farmers not to delay preventive actions and preparations for a possible…
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Swine flu: how a new virus has taken over other genotypes in France
In 2020, a new genotype of swine influenza virus, responsible for swine flu, emerged in France and quickly replaced certain previous strains. Scientists at ANSES’s Ploufragan-Plouzané-Niort Laboratory…
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New dietary advice focuses on more vegetables and less sweets
Lots of fruit, vegetables and whole grains and less of soft drinks, sweets and snacks. Fish and legumes are good to eat often and you can eat meat, but not too much. This is how the Swedish National…
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Against the backdrop of the spread of infectious diseases in dangerous animals: carcasses in a farm yard in Telšiai district
The situation of infectious diseases in the world and in Lithuania remains tense. Currently, animal infectious diseases circulating in Europe, such as foot-and-mouth disease and bluetongue, are…
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Analysis of the results of Inserm’s collective expert review on the health effects of pesticides
The adverse effects of plant protection products must be monitored and taken into account so that their uses and marketing authorisations can be adjusted where necessary. Through its…
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Strict rules and measures are still in place due to the foot-and-mouth disease
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) draws attention to the fact that strict rules are still in place to stop the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The virus remains a serious threat in…
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New research for the development of climate labelling of food
The National Food Institute has published three reports that can form the basis for a possible climate labelling of food in Denmark. Among other things, the reports contain proposals for foods that…
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Europe-wide #Safe2Eat campaign 2025
This year's campaign focuses on topics such as the prevention of food-borne illnesses, clear food labelling and strategies to reduce food waste.
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Episode 005 - Those believed dead live longer: After decades, foot-and-mouth disease is back on the doorstep
This year, foot-and-mouth disease, a dreaded animal disease that was thought to be a thing of the past on our continent, suddenly reappeared in Europe. Although it is harmless to humans, it is a death…
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Confirmation of another case of tularaemia in a hare
Following official confirmation of the tularaemia pathogen in a hare from Junglinster on 3 April 2025, another hare was brought to the Veterinary and Food Laboratory (LVA) for examination on 14 April…