EFSA’s Scientific Committee identifies priority topics requiring new guidance such as interpretation of epidemiological studies, chemical mixtures, and nanotechnologies
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junio 29, 2016
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febrero 7, 2022
EFSA publishes slides from BPA stakeholder meeting
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publishes presentation slides from stakeholder meeting on the re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA); EFSA scientists and other BPA working group members describe the re-evaluation process and reasons for suggesting the tolerable daily intake of BPA be lowered significantly
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abril 2, 2014
TTC: EFSA found guilty of maladministration
European Ombudsman condemns EFSA twice for maladministration, EFSA’s TTC evaluation biased towards TTC
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junio 22, 2016
EFSA: Reviewing immunotoxicity of BPA
EFSA expert working group starts review of potential effects of BPA on immune system; CEF Panel to issue scientific statement in September 2016
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octubre 8, 2013
EFSA conference on transparency in risk assessment
EFSA holds stakeholder conference on October 3, proposals to be included in a revised transparency policy due in 2014
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junio 21, 2022
Microplastic effects on colon cells, blood lymphocytes, and gut-liver axis
Two in vitro studies analyze plastic particle effects using human cells; find polystyrene (PS) particles change metabolism of human colon cells similar to a carcinogen; PS nanoplastics may have cytotoxic and genotoxic potential on human blood lymphocytes; mouse study indicates microplastics increase risk of insulin resistance; researchers calculate particle ingestion from takeaway containers
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noviembre 19, 2019
EFSA risk assessment of MOAH in infant formula
Rapid risk assessment uses data submitted by member states, previous Foodwatch study; finds 95th percentile exposure of 0.8 to 44.6 µg/kg body weight per day; lack of data leads EFSA to conclude possible concern for human health
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julio 17, 2014
EFSA to improve risk assessment
EFSA starts series of initiatives to strengthen support to applicants and other stakeholders
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mayo 10, 2019
EFSA: Safety of 'Alimpet' and 'Texplast' processes
EFSA’s CEP Panel considers PET recycled through ‘Alimpet’ or ‘Texplast’ processes to be safe for use in food contact applications not involving heating in microwave or conventional ovens
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julio 1, 2013
EFSA to extend adoption of BPA scientific opinion once more
EFSA introduces two-stage public consultation delaying the adoption of the scientific opinion on BPA until 2014; exposure and hazard assessments to be split in two
