European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

🎯 Get ready! The 2025 #EFSATraineeship call opens this week. This is your chance to kick-start a rewarding career in food safety and contribute to Europe’s food system. Stay tuned! → europa.eu/!rVgpB9 #EFSACareers

🐝 Pesticide risk assessment | ApisRAM.03, our latest agent-based honey bee model for the pesticide risk assessment is now available. This model, published as an external scientific report, will be used to design protocols and field methods and to calibrate tools for harmonised assessment of honey bee colony health. Read the external scientific report for full details: europa.eu/!GcNJck EU Health and Food Safety

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that can have serious impacts on livestock. Proper biosecurity measures and early detection are key to protecting animal health. Learn more → https://europa.eu/!vR9Hdq #AnimalHealth EU Health and Food Safety

Has your Art. 36 organisation found a potential #EUFORA fellow but needs help identifying a consortium partner?    Check the latest 'partner searches for the creation of consortia' and apply by 20/03/25: https://europa.eu/!69BTFr   To learn more about the European Food Risk Assessment Programme, visit →   https://europa.eu/!ubnNQy    #EFSAFellowship

Last days to register as an observer for the 131st Plenary Meeting of the #PlantHealth Scientific Panel. The open session will be held online on 26 Feb 2025 from 09:00 to 13:00 CET. ⏰ Register by 21 Feb → https://europa.eu/!46gP9D #OpenEFSA 

Last day to register for our webinar on 20 Feb to explore the updated OPEX Calculator—a key tool for assessing exposure to plant protection products. ⏰ Registration closes tomorrow at 12:00 CET. Sign up now: europa.eu/!bdcnVq #PlantProtection

This #ValentinesDay 💖 let’s talk heart health. Did you know that what you eat plays a key role in cardiovascular health? Certain nutrients support normal heart function and circulation. A balanced diet can help keep your cardiovascular system healthy. Check out the Food-Based Dietary Guidelines in Europe and expert advice on heart healthy eating → europa.eu/!c4QYv6

The 6th Plenary Meeting of the Panel on Food Contact Materials (FCM) is now open for observers. 📅 Open Session: 19 March 📍 Parma, Italy and Online Register by 14 March to observe onsite or online. For more information and registration, visit: → https://europa.eu/!Yb8T3G #OpenEFSA

The 57th #FocalPoints meeting successfully concluded. Over two days, we exchanged on FP activities, deep-dived into the FP framework Health Check, and discussed topics like the Seconded National Experts scheme, Advisory Group on Data, and expert training. Thank you to all participants for the rich discussions, action-oriented presentations, and for strengthening the FP role as connecting hubs between EFSA and national organisations and experts. See you all at the 58th meeting in May! Learn more about Focal Points 👉 https://europa.eu/!m6jtfm

Join us for the Workshop on Read-Across in Chemical Risk Assessment on 27-28 March, in Brussels. Discover the latest methodologies that enhance screening, classification, and hazard assessment while minimising animal testing. This workshop will provide invaluable insights into using toxicological data from similar chemicals to support risk assessments effectively. Let’s discuss how read-across can help address data gaps and contribute to safer chemicals for a sustainable future. 🔗 Register by 28 Feb: https://europa.eu/!yJgY3t #ChemicalAssessment