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Safety evaluation of a food enzyme containing oryzin and leucyl aminopeptidase activities and a heat‐treated food enzyme containing only leucyl aminopeptidase activity from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus sp. strain FL 72‐230

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract This assessment addressed two food enzymes produced with the non‐genetically modified microorganism Aspergillus sp. strain FL 72‐230 by Shin Nihon Chemical Co., Ltd. The native food enzyme contains leucyl aminopeptidase (EC 3.4.11.1) and oryzin (EC 3.4.21.63) activities.
EFSA Panel on Food Enzymes (FEZ), Holger Zorn, José Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Francesco Catania, Gabriele Gadermaier, Ralf Greiner, Baltasar Mayo, Alicja Mortensen, Yrjö Henrik Roos, Marize L. M. Solano, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Cristina Andreoli, Andrea Terron, Daniele Cavanna, Jaime Aguilera, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Silvia Peluso, Rita Ferreira de Sousa, Yi Liu   +21 more
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Safety of zinc l‐carnosine as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and bioavailability of zinc from this source in the context of Directive 2002/46/EC

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on zinc l‐carnosine as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and as a source of zinc for use in food supplements. The NF is produced by chemical synthesis.
EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Montaña Cámara, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Ángeles Jos, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Breige McNulty, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Ursula Gundert‐Remy, Francesca Marcon, Harry J. McArdle, Monika Neuhäuser‐Berthold, Matthew Wright, Irene Nuin Garciarena, Ruth Roldán‐Torres, Areti Favata, Karen Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst   +25 more
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Ricin and Abrin in Biosecurity: Detection Technologies and Strategic Responses

Toxins
Plant-derived toxins such as ricin and abrin represent some of the most potent biological agents known, posing significant threats to public health and security due to their high toxicity, relative ease of extraction, and widespread availability.
Wojciech Zajaczkowski, Ewelina Bojarska, Elwira Furtak, Michal Bijak, Rafal Szelenberger, Marcin Niemcewicz, Marcin Podogrocki, Maksymilian Stela, Natalia Cichon   +8 more
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Potential entry pathways for 25 vector‐borne disease agents

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract This Scientific Report identifies the potential entry pathways for 25 selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) into currently free EU Member States. The diseases comprise 12 listed under the Animal Health Law (AHL) and 13 non‐listed diseases, selected using predefined eligibility criteria.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Sofie Dhollander, Ieva Baltusyte, Fabio Bigoni, Alessandro Broglia, Jordi Figuerola, Hans‐Hermann Thulke, Miguel Angel Chueca Miranda   +7 more
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Modern Methods for Detection of Fentanyl and Its Analogues: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies and Applications

Molecules
Fentanyl and its analogues represent a severe threat due to their extreme potency and increasing prevalence in illicit drug supplies. Even trace amounts (on the order of a couple of milligrams) can be lethal, contributing to a surge in opioid overdose ...
Ewelina Bojarska, Wojciech Zajaczkowski, Elwira Furtak, Maksymilian Stela, Leslaw Gorniak, Marcin Podogrocki, Michal Bijak   +6 more
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Knowledge mapping of risk mitigation measures against vector‐borne diseases

EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract A comprehensive synthesis of current evidence on surveillance, prevention and control measures for 25 selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) affecting animals in the EU is presented here. The assessment integrates evidence from systematic literature reviews, modelling studies, field investigations and expert judgement.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Ieva Baltusyte, Fabio Bigoni, Alessandro Broglia, Sofie Dhollander, Stefania Tampach, Jordi Figuerola, Hans Hermann Thulke, Miguel Ángel Chueca Miranda   +8 more
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A Practical Classification Approach for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Hazards Based on Toxicological and Situational Parameters

Applied Sciences
CBRN incidents are characterized by high uncertainty in terms of agent identity, dissemination methods, and situational context. This unpredictability complicates effective and timely response, especially in the initial phase before specialist services ...
Leslaw Gorniak, Natalia Cichon, Maksymilian Stela, Marcin Niemcewicz, Marcin Podogrocki, Adrian Siadkowski, Michal Ceremuga, Michal Bijak   +7 more
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Fungal Polysaccharides as Modulators of Molecular Pathways in Liver Health

Molecules
Fungal polysaccharides represent a structurally diverse group of bioactive compounds with increasing recognition for their hepatoprotective potential.
Rafał Szelenberger, Magdalena Więckowska   +1 more
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Does Gender Influence Physiological Tolerance in Resuscitators When Using Personal Protection Equipment against Biological Hazards?

Emergency Medicine International, 2018
Introduction. Certain professions, such as those related to emergency services, have usually been performed by men, progressively incorporating women into these professions.
Francisco Martín-Rodríguez, José Luis Martín Conty, Verónica Casado Vicente, Pedro Arnillas Gómez, Alicia Mohedano-Moriano, Miguel Ángel Castro Villamor   +5 more
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Selective Cytotoxicity of Ochratoxin A: Pro-Apoptotic Effects on Healthy Immune Cells Compared to Leukemia Cells

Molecules
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a widespread mycotoxin with documented nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, immunotoxic, and carcinogenic effects, while its role in hematological malignancies and immune cells remains insufficiently defined.
Magdalena Więckowska, Edyta Janik-Karpinska, Natalia Cichon, Ewelina Synowiec, Rafał Szelenberger, Maksymilian Stela, Marcin Podogrocki, Leslaw Gorniak, Tomasz Poplawski, Tomasz Sliwinski, Lukasz Krzowski, Michal Bijak   +11 more
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