EFSA is working closely with the European Commissionβs Directorate General for Health and Consumers, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Member States to help identify the origin of the recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A virus infection in humans. The outbreaks occurred in Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Just today the Italian Ministry … Continue reading EFSA helps investigate the source of hepatitis A outbreaks
Written Q&A to EU Commission – High levels of Bisphenol A in widely consumed food
β E-011591/2011: Written question to the Commission by Nikolaos Salavrakos(EFD), Member of the European Parliament: According to scientists at Harvard University, canned food and refreshments stored in plastic bottles contain excessively high levels of the chemical bisphenol A, which is linked to cancer and cardiovascular and sexual maturation problems. The scientists found that some food … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – High levels of Bisphenol A in widely consumed food
