Scientific Opinion on Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and its derivatives in food [PDF]
EFSA was asked by the European Commission to deliver a scientific opinion on tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) and its derivatives in food. TBBPA and its derivatives are widely used as flame retardants.
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM)
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Are Local Food Chains More Sustainable than Global Food Chains? Considerations for Assessment [PDF]
This paper summarizes the main findings of the GLAMUR project which starts with an apparently simple question: is “local” more sustainable than “global”? Sustainability assessment is framed within a post-normal science perspective, advocating the integration of public deliberation and scientific research. The assessment spans 39 local, intermediate and
Gianluca Brunori+17 more
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The occurrence of microplastics in the marine ecosystem and aquatic organisms, their trophic transfer along the food web, and the identification of seafood species as suitable indicators have become a research priority.
R. Mercogliano+5 more
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Statement on recent scientific information on the toxicity of Ochratoxin A
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to assess recent scientific information on the toxicity of ochratoxin A and, if necessary, to update its opinion on ochratoxin A in food adopted on 4 April 2006 by the ...
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain
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Scientific Opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the annex to Commission Directive 96/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils – Part III of III [PDF]
Shipping of edible fats and oils into Europe is permitted in bulk tanks, in which substances, included in a positive list, had been previously transported.
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM)
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The impact of high-pressure processing (HPP) alone and combined with sous-vide cooking (SVCOOK) on the physicochemical and sensory traits of patties from different fat and protein matrices was evaluated.
Rasmi Janardhanan+3 more
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Food Supply Chain Management using Block chain in Food Traceability
A blockchain enlivened web of-things design for making a straightforward food flexibly chain. The engineering utilizes a proof-of-object based validation convention, which is undifferentiated from the cryptographic money's evidence of-work convention.
Sudha Mercy S+3 more
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Scientific Opinion on marine biotoxins in shellfish – Emerging toxins: Ciguatoxin group
The EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) assessed the risks to human health related to the consumption of ciguatoxin (CTX)‐group toxins in fish.
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain
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Scientific Opinion on the risk for public and animal health related to the presence of sterigmatocystin in food and feed [PDF]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to deliver a scientific opinion on sterigmatocystin (STC) in food and feed. STC is a polyketide mycotoxin that shares its biosynthetic pathway with aflatoxins.
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM)
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Antibiotics in Food Chain: The Consequences for Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotics have been used as essential therapeutics for nearly 100 years and, increasingly, as a preventive agent in the agricultural and animal industry.
S. B. Kumar+2 more
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