Filippo Positano
@filpos.bsky.social
Comms & social media @efsa.europa.eu, previously @ec.europa.eu. EU, politics, science 🇪🇺 🇮🇹 🌐
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All these recordings — for science, of course! 🎥
From women in science to World Food Safety Day, Eurobarometer & more, every #ScienceOnTheMenu podcast episode served a bite of the science behind your food.
Here’s to more discoveries (and flavour) in 2026.
🎉Happy New Year!
👉 link.europa.eu/Tgn9Pm
From women in science to World Food Safety Day, Eurobarometer & more, every #ScienceOnTheMenu podcast episode served a bite of the science behind your food.
Here’s to more discoveries (and flavour) in 2026.
🎉Happy New Year!
👉 link.europa.eu/Tgn9Pm
December 31, 2025 at 8:04 AM
All these recordings — for science, of course! 🎥
From women in science to World Food Safety Day, Eurobarometer & more, every #ScienceOnTheMenu podcast episode served a bite of the science behind your food.
Here’s to more discoveries (and flavour) in 2026.
🎉Happy New Year!
👉 link.europa.eu/Tgn9Pm
From women in science to World Food Safety Day, Eurobarometer & more, every #ScienceOnTheMenu podcast episode served a bite of the science behind your food.
Here’s to more discoveries (and flavour) in 2026.
🎉Happy New Year!
👉 link.europa.eu/Tgn9Pm
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Behind every EFSA opinion is teamwork, trust and shared responsibility - even around the fridge.
This festive season, we celebrate collaboration that keeps food safe across Europe.
🎄 From our fridge to yours, happy holidays with safe food.
This festive season, we celebrate collaboration that keeps food safe across Europe.
🎄 From our fridge to yours, happy holidays with safe food.
December 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Behind every EFSA opinion is teamwork, trust and shared responsibility - even around the fridge.
This festive season, we celebrate collaboration that keeps food safe across Europe.
🎄 From our fridge to yours, happy holidays with safe food.
This festive season, we celebrate collaboration that keeps food safe across Europe.
🎄 From our fridge to yours, happy holidays with safe food.
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🎁 Travelling for the holidays?
Some souvenirs carry more than memories. They can carry pests.
Think before you pack:
🌱 Avoid uncertified plants
🍫 Choose packaged, safe gifts
🗣️ Inspire others to share #PlantHealth4Life message
Bring home stories, not pests.
More: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l
Some souvenirs carry more than memories. They can carry pests.
Think before you pack:
🌱 Avoid uncertified plants
🍫 Choose packaged, safe gifts
🗣️ Inspire others to share #PlantHealth4Life message
Bring home stories, not pests.
More: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🎁 Travelling for the holidays?
Some souvenirs carry more than memories. They can carry pests.
Think before you pack:
🌱 Avoid uncertified plants
🍫 Choose packaged, safe gifts
🗣️ Inspire others to share #PlantHealth4Life message
Bring home stories, not pests.
More: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l
Some souvenirs carry more than memories. They can carry pests.
Think before you pack:
🌱 Avoid uncertified plants
🍫 Choose packaged, safe gifts
🗣️ Inspire others to share #PlantHealth4Life message
Bring home stories, not pests.
More: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l
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When Europe comes together, we build a stronger Union, a safer food ecosystem, and a more resilient @efsa.europa.eu
Huge thanks to the @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @DTU for hosting the 98th EFSA Advisory Forum in Copenhagen.
Huge thanks to the @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @DTU for hosting the 98th EFSA Advisory Forum in Copenhagen.
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
When Europe comes together, we build a stronger Union, a safer food ecosystem, and a more resilient @efsa.europa.eu
Huge thanks to the @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @DTU for hosting the 98th EFSA Advisory Forum in Copenhagen.
Huge thanks to the @eu2025dk.bsky.social and @DTU for hosting the 98th EFSA Advisory Forum in Copenhagen.
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#Microplastics in food, water & air | @europarl.europa.eu has asked us to assess potential health risks.
Our experts will review the latest evidence and provide updated dietary exposure estimates based on new data.
Scientific advice expected end of 2027.
🔗 link.europa.eu/GccRBV
#FoodSafety
Our experts will review the latest evidence and provide updated dietary exposure estimates based on new data.
Scientific advice expected end of 2027.
🔗 link.europa.eu/GccRBV
#FoodSafety
Microplastics: European Parliament requests scientific advice from EFSA
EFSA experts will review the latest evidence on microplastics, including how microplastics enter and affect the human body; how they are transferred into food; and the methods to assess related risks....
link.europa.eu
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#Microplastics in food, water & air | @europarl.europa.eu has asked us to assess potential health risks.
Our experts will review the latest evidence and provide updated dietary exposure estimates based on new data.
Scientific advice expected end of 2027.
🔗 link.europa.eu/GccRBV
#FoodSafety
Our experts will review the latest evidence and provide updated dietary exposure estimates based on new data.
Scientific advice expected end of 2027.
🔗 link.europa.eu/GccRBV
#FoodSafety
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Changing diets & ageing populations may be driving a rise in serious infections across Europe.
One health is key to addressing public health risks from foodborne diseases.
Read EFSA & @ecdc.europa.eu latest One Health #Zoonoses report: 🔗 link.europa.eu/wGhqWv
#OneHealth | @cgdasneves.bsky.social
One health is key to addressing public health risks from foodborne diseases.
Read EFSA & @ecdc.europa.eu latest One Health #Zoonoses report: 🔗 link.europa.eu/wGhqWv
#OneHealth | @cgdasneves.bsky.social
Serious Listeria infections rising in Europe, EU report warns
Every year, thousands of people across Europe fall ill after eating contaminated food, with eggs, meat and ready-to-eat (RTE) food products among the most frequent sources of infection. The report sho...
link.europa.eu
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Changing diets & ageing populations may be driving a rise in serious infections across Europe.
One health is key to addressing public health risks from foodborne diseases.
Read EFSA & @ecdc.europa.eu latest One Health #Zoonoses report: 🔗 link.europa.eu/wGhqWv
#OneHealth | @cgdasneves.bsky.social
One health is key to addressing public health risks from foodborne diseases.
Read EFSA & @ecdc.europa.eu latest One Health #Zoonoses report: 🔗 link.europa.eu/wGhqWv
#OneHealth | @cgdasneves.bsky.social
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Pests often hide where you least expect 👀
Check under leaves, keep plants strong, and look for a plant passport when buying.
A healthy garden starts with awareness 🌿
More here: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/res...
#PlantHealth4Life
Check under leaves, keep plants strong, and look for a plant passport when buying.
A healthy garden starts with awareness 🌿
More here: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/res...
#PlantHealth4Life
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Pests often hide where you least expect 👀
Check under leaves, keep plants strong, and look for a plant passport when buying.
A healthy garden starts with awareness 🌿
More here: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/res...
#PlantHealth4Life
Check under leaves, keep plants strong, and look for a plant passport when buying.
A healthy garden starts with awareness 🌿
More here: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/res...
#PlantHealth4Life
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Live from Brussels!
We open the 2025 EFSA Stakeholder Forum - a key moment to engage with our stakeholder community as we advance risk assessment faster, smarter and with uncompromised safety.
Looking forward to meaningful dialogue today.
link.europa.eu/FhPMFF
#EFSASHF25 #FoodSafety
We open the 2025 EFSA Stakeholder Forum - a key moment to engage with our stakeholder community as we advance risk assessment faster, smarter and with uncompromised safety.
Looking forward to meaningful dialogue today.
link.europa.eu/FhPMFF
#EFSASHF25 #FoodSafety
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Live from Brussels!
We open the 2025 EFSA Stakeholder Forum - a key moment to engage with our stakeholder community as we advance risk assessment faster, smarter and with uncompromised safety.
Looking forward to meaningful dialogue today.
link.europa.eu/FhPMFF
#EFSASHF25 #FoodSafety
We open the 2025 EFSA Stakeholder Forum - a key moment to engage with our stakeholder community as we advance risk assessment faster, smarter and with uncompromised safety.
Looking forward to meaningful dialogue today.
link.europa.eu/FhPMFF
#EFSASHF25 #FoodSafety
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚-𝟖 𝐓𝐇𝐂 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝?
Our scientists have reviewed the latest data on delta-8 THC - a psychoactive cannabinoid found in some hemp products - and established a safe intake level.
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/delt...
Our scientists have reviewed the latest data on delta-8 THC - a psychoactive cannabinoid found in some hemp products - and established a safe intake level.
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/delt...
Delta-8 THC: EFSA sets safe intake level
Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid occasionally detected in products from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa such as hemp leaves, seeds and oil. It is also detected in food products such as candies...
www.efsa.europa.eu
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚-𝟖 𝐓𝐇𝐂 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝?
Our scientists have reviewed the latest data on delta-8 THC - a psychoactive cannabinoid found in some hemp products - and established a safe intake level.
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/delt...
Our scientists have reviewed the latest data on delta-8 THC - a psychoactive cannabinoid found in some hemp products - and established a safe intake level.
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/delt...
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💙 𝐀 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞, 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞.
This Movember, we’re raising awareness about men’s health — from mental health and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer.
Every moustache starts a conversation that can save a life.
#Movember #MensHealth
This Movember, we’re raising awareness about men’s health — from mental health and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer.
Every moustache starts a conversation that can save a life.
#Movember #MensHealth
November 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
💙 𝐀 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞, 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞.
This Movember, we’re raising awareness about men’s health — from mental health and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer.
Every moustache starts a conversation that can save a life.
#Movember #MensHealth
This Movember, we’re raising awareness about men’s health — from mental health and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer.
Every moustache starts a conversation that can save a life.
#Movember #MensHealth
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🧬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 (𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐬)!
We’ve just published a new guidance to harmonise the characterisation of microorganisms across areas such as food and feed additives, food enzymes, novel foods and beyond.
Check it out 👉 link.europa.eu/xP9xfg
#FoodSafety #Microorganisms
We’ve just published a new guidance to harmonise the characterisation of microorganisms across areas such as food and feed additives, food enzymes, novel foods and beyond.
Check it out 👉 link.europa.eu/xP9xfg
#FoodSafety #Microorganisms
November 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🧬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 (𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐬)!
We’ve just published a new guidance to harmonise the characterisation of microorganisms across areas such as food and feed additives, food enzymes, novel foods and beyond.
Check it out 👉 link.europa.eu/xP9xfg
#FoodSafety #Microorganisms
We’ve just published a new guidance to harmonise the characterisation of microorganisms across areas such as food and feed additives, food enzymes, novel foods and beyond.
Check it out 👉 link.europa.eu/xP9xfg
#FoodSafety #Microorganisms
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Some pests pose far greater risks than others. EFSA’s Priority Pests list names the top 20 threats to Europe’s plants – from apples and potatoes to olives and citrus.
Learn how science helps stop them: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr...
#PlantHealth4Life
Learn how science helps stop them: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr...
#PlantHealth4Life
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Some pests pose far greater risks than others. EFSA’s Priority Pests list names the top 20 threats to Europe’s plants – from apples and potatoes to olives and citrus.
Learn how science helps stop them: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr...
#PlantHealth4Life
Learn how science helps stop them: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr...
#PlantHealth4Life
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✨ 𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐅𝐒𝐀!
Our second intake has arrived in Parma — bringing fresh ideas, global perspectives and big energy to the world of #FoodSafety.
Here’s to learning, growing & making an impact together!
Curious about joining next time? 👉 europa.eu/!rVgpB9
Our second intake has arrived in Parma — bringing fresh ideas, global perspectives and big energy to the world of #FoodSafety.
Here’s to learning, growing & making an impact together!
Curious about joining next time? 👉 europa.eu/!rVgpB9
November 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
✨ 𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐅𝐒𝐀!
Our second intake has arrived in Parma — bringing fresh ideas, global perspectives and big energy to the world of #FoodSafety.
Here’s to learning, growing & making an impact together!
Curious about joining next time? 👉 europa.eu/!rVgpB9
Our second intake has arrived in Parma — bringing fresh ideas, global perspectives and big energy to the world of #FoodSafety.
Here’s to learning, growing & making an impact together!
Curious about joining next time? 👉 europa.eu/!rVgpB9
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🌍 One Health. One Planet. Our Responsibility.
On #OneHealthDay, we join EU and regional partners to act where human, animal & environmental health meet.
Protecting one means protecting all.
🔗 link.europa.eu/dKPyFY
On #OneHealthDay, we join EU and regional partners to act where human, animal & environmental health meet.
Protecting one means protecting all.
🔗 link.europa.eu/dKPyFY
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🌍 One Health. One Planet. Our Responsibility.
On #OneHealthDay, we join EU and regional partners to act where human, animal & environmental health meet.
Protecting one means protecting all.
🔗 link.europa.eu/dKPyFY
On #OneHealthDay, we join EU and regional partners to act where human, animal & environmental health meet.
Protecting one means protecting all.
🔗 link.europa.eu/dKPyFY
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📣 Are you a mid-career professional in public administration?
Join us as a Seconded National Expert — helping connect EU partners, strengthen collaboration in food safety, gain new skills, and share your expertise across Europe.
✍️ Apply now: link.europa.eu/3JjVTW
#EFSACareers #FoodSafety
Join us as a Seconded National Expert — helping connect EU partners, strengthen collaboration in food safety, gain new skills, and share your expertise across Europe.
✍️ Apply now: link.europa.eu/3JjVTW
#EFSACareers #FoodSafety
October 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📣 Are you a mid-career professional in public administration?
Join us as a Seconded National Expert — helping connect EU partners, strengthen collaboration in food safety, gain new skills, and share your expertise across Europe.
✍️ Apply now: link.europa.eu/3JjVTW
#EFSACareers #FoodSafety
Join us as a Seconded National Expert — helping connect EU partners, strengthen collaboration in food safety, gain new skills, and share your expertise across Europe.
✍️ Apply now: link.europa.eu/3JjVTW
#EFSACareers #FoodSafety
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🌍 What do citizens in your country think about food safety?
Our national factsheets break down the 2025 #Eurobarometer results for each of the 27 EU Member States and seven Candidate Countries.
Explore the country factsheets here👉 link.europa.eu/VwtkCk
#FoodSafety
Our national factsheets break down the 2025 #Eurobarometer results for each of the 27 EU Member States and seven Candidate Countries.
Explore the country factsheets here👉 link.europa.eu/VwtkCk
#FoodSafety
October 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🌍 What do citizens in your country think about food safety?
Our national factsheets break down the 2025 #Eurobarometer results for each of the 27 EU Member States and seven Candidate Countries.
Explore the country factsheets here👉 link.europa.eu/VwtkCk
#FoodSafety
Our national factsheets break down the 2025 #Eurobarometer results for each of the 27 EU Member States and seven Candidate Countries.
Explore the country factsheets here👉 link.europa.eu/VwtkCk
#FoodSafety
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📢 2025 #Eurobarometer on Food Safety is out!
✅ Awareness of how EU food safety works in the EU is up (+6 p.p.) since 2022
✅ 7 in 10 Europeans are interested in food safety
✅ Cost & taste lead food choices
✅ Awareness of microplastics in food is rising fast
link.europa.eu/XHP9tj
#FoodSafety
✅ Awareness of how EU food safety works in the EU is up (+6 p.p.) since 2022
✅ 7 in 10 Europeans are interested in food safety
✅ Cost & taste lead food choices
✅ Awareness of microplastics in food is rising fast
link.europa.eu/XHP9tj
#FoodSafety
More and more Europeans know how EU food safety works, says latest citizen survey
These findings and a wealth of additional results on what drives food choices in Europe are available in the new “2025 Eurobarometer Survey on Food Safety in the EU”. EFSA conducts the survey every 3 ...
link.europa.eu
September 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📢 2025 #Eurobarometer on Food Safety is out!
✅ Awareness of how EU food safety works in the EU is up (+6 p.p.) since 2022
✅ 7 in 10 Europeans are interested in food safety
✅ Cost & taste lead food choices
✅ Awareness of microplastics in food is rising fast
link.europa.eu/XHP9tj
#FoodSafety
✅ Awareness of how EU food safety works in the EU is up (+6 p.p.) since 2022
✅ 7 in 10 Europeans are interested in food safety
✅ Cost & taste lead food choices
✅ Awareness of microplastics in food is rising fast
link.europa.eu/XHP9tj
#FoodSafety
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Today we welcomed a delegation from the @europarl.europa.eu's AGRI Committee.
We presented EFSA’s contribution to the EU food safety system and engaged in an exchange with the Members, highlighting our commitment to transparency and collaboration.
#EUFoodSafety
We presented EFSA’s contribution to the EU food safety system and engaged in an exchange with the Members, highlighting our commitment to transparency and collaboration.
#EUFoodSafety
September 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today we welcomed a delegation from the @europarl.europa.eu's AGRI Committee.
We presented EFSA’s contribution to the EU food safety system and engaged in an exchange with the Members, highlighting our commitment to transparency and collaboration.
#EUFoodSafety
We presented EFSA’s contribution to the EU food safety system and engaged in an exchange with the Members, highlighting our commitment to transparency and collaboration.
#EUFoodSafety
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Think you really know what Europeans eat?
🎙️ Our latest #ScienceOnTheMenu episode busts food myths with real data, reveals who eats the most pasta & chocolate, and explores AI’s role in future food monitoring.
🎧 Tune in now: link.europa.eu/XxgmFG
#DataConsumption #Nutrition #FoodData
🎙️ Our latest #ScienceOnTheMenu episode busts food myths with real data, reveals who eats the most pasta & chocolate, and explores AI’s role in future food monitoring.
🎧 Tune in now: link.europa.eu/XxgmFG
#DataConsumption #Nutrition #FoodData
September 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Think you really know what Europeans eat?
🎙️ Our latest #ScienceOnTheMenu episode busts food myths with real data, reveals who eats the most pasta & chocolate, and explores AI’s role in future food monitoring.
🎧 Tune in now: link.europa.eu/XxgmFG
#DataConsumption #Nutrition #FoodData
🎙️ Our latest #ScienceOnTheMenu episode busts food myths with real data, reveals who eats the most pasta & chocolate, and explores AI’s role in future food monitoring.
🎧 Tune in now: link.europa.eu/XxgmFG
#DataConsumption #Nutrition #FoodData
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Today we welcome Nikolaus Kriz as our new Executive Director
With over 30 years of expertise in science, public health, and EU collaboration, Dr Kriz is committed to advancing food safety through innovation, partnerships, and empowering our team.
→ europa.eu/!W698Yq
#EFSA #FoodSafety
With over 30 years of expertise in science, public health, and EU collaboration, Dr Kriz is committed to advancing food safety through innovation, partnerships, and empowering our team.
→ europa.eu/!W698Yq
#EFSA #FoodSafety
Nikolaus Kriz assumes role as EFSA’s new Executive Director
An Austrian veterinary surgeon with more than 30 years of international experience, Dr. Kriz has dedicated his career to science, public health, and European cooperation. He previously held senior pos...
europa.eu
September 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Today we welcome Nikolaus Kriz as our new Executive Director
With over 30 years of expertise in science, public health, and EU collaboration, Dr Kriz is committed to advancing food safety through innovation, partnerships, and empowering our team.
→ europa.eu/!W698Yq
#EFSA #FoodSafety
With over 30 years of expertise in science, public health, and EU collaboration, Dr Kriz is committed to advancing food safety through innovation, partnerships, and empowering our team.
→ europa.eu/!W698Yq
#EFSA #FoodSafety
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🦊 𝐅𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞
Our scientists reviewed how current fur farming systems affect mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas.
Check out our infographic and scientific output ⤵️
europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #FurFarming
Our scientists reviewed how current fur farming systems affect mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas.
Check out our infographic and scientific output ⤵️
europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #FurFarming
Welfare of animals kept for fur production
Welfare of animals kept for fur production
europa.eu
July 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🦊 𝐅𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞
Our scientists reviewed how current fur farming systems affect mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas.
Check out our infographic and scientific output ⤵️
europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #FurFarming
Our scientists reviewed how current fur farming systems affect mink, foxes, raccoon dogs and chinchillas.
Check out our infographic and scientific output ⤵️
europa.eu/!R6RPhg
#AnimalWelfare #FurFarming
Reposted by Filippo Positano
🆕 Update on #Xylella spp. host plants (Jul–Dec 2024)
🌿 14 new hosts incl. 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑎, 𝑃𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑎, 𝐿𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑠, 𝑃ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 var. 𝑎𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑠.
Now:
• 463 confirmed species (Cat A)
• 870 tolerance/resistance records
📄 doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9563
#PlantHealth
🌿 14 new hosts incl. 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑎, 𝑃𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑎, 𝐿𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑠, 𝑃ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 var. 𝑎𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑠.
Now:
• 463 confirmed species (Cat A)
• 870 tolerance/resistance records
📄 doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9563
#PlantHealth
July 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🆕 Update on #Xylella spp. host plants (Jul–Dec 2024)
🌿 14 new hosts incl. 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑎, 𝑃𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑎, 𝐿𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑠, 𝑃ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 var. 𝑎𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑠.
Now:
• 463 confirmed species (Cat A)
• 870 tolerance/resistance records
📄 doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9563
#PlantHealth
🌿 14 new hosts incl. 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑎, 𝑃𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑠𝑎, 𝐿𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑠, 𝑃ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑑𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 var. 𝑎𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑠.
Now:
• 463 confirmed species (Cat A)
• 870 tolerance/resistance records
📄 doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2025.9563
#PlantHealth
Reposted by Filippo Positano
🗣️ Plant lectins in food: We want to hear from you!
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
July 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🗣️ Plant lectins in food: We want to hear from you!
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
Join us for a public online hearing on 9 September to discuss our draft scientific opinion on the risks related to plant lectins in food.
We'll also discuss how these risks are perceived.
✍️ Register by 6 Sept: europa.eu/!vcXcXK
#lectins #EFSA
Reposted by Filippo Positano
🐮 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞
Our scientists have reviewed the latest evidence and provided recommendations to improve it, focusing on housing, diet, and overall wellbeing.
Learn more with our infographic and full opinion ⤵️
europa.eu/!TnBJmy
#OneHealth #AnimalWelfare | @efsa-animals.bsky.social
Our scientists have reviewed the latest evidence and provided recommendations to improve it, focusing on housing, diet, and overall wellbeing.
Learn more with our infographic and full opinion ⤵️
europa.eu/!TnBJmy
#OneHealth #AnimalWelfare | @efsa-animals.bsky.social
Welfare of beef cattle on farm
Welfare of beef cattle on farm
europa.eu
July 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🐮 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞
Our scientists have reviewed the latest evidence and provided recommendations to improve it, focusing on housing, diet, and overall wellbeing.
Learn more with our infographic and full opinion ⤵️
europa.eu/!TnBJmy
#OneHealth #AnimalWelfare | @efsa-animals.bsky.social
Our scientists have reviewed the latest evidence and provided recommendations to improve it, focusing on housing, diet, and overall wellbeing.
Learn more with our infographic and full opinion ⤵️
europa.eu/!TnBJmy
#OneHealth #AnimalWelfare | @efsa-animals.bsky.social
Reposted by Filippo Positano
💧 New opinion out now: Our experts update fluoride intake levels for all ages.
Typical exposure in Europe, including from food and drinking water, poses no health concern.
Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!4KQm9X
#Fluoride #PublicHealth #FoodSafety
Typical exposure in Europe, including from food and drinking water, poses no health concern.
Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!4KQm9X
#Fluoride #PublicHealth #FoodSafety
Fluoride safety: updated intake levels for all ages
EFSA has re-assessed the potential risks to consumers from fluoride in drinking water, food, fluoridated table salt, and ingested fluoridated dental care products.
europa.eu
July 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
💧 New opinion out now: Our experts update fluoride intake levels for all ages.
Typical exposure in Europe, including from food and drinking water, poses no health concern.
Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!4KQm9X
#Fluoride #PublicHealth #FoodSafety
Typical exposure in Europe, including from food and drinking water, poses no health concern.
Learn more 👉 europa.eu/!4KQm9X
#Fluoride #PublicHealth #FoodSafety