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2. Bi- and Multi-directional Gene Transfer in the Natural Populations of Polyvalent Bacteriophages, and Their Host Species Spectrum Representing Foodborne Versus Other Human and/or Animal Pathogens
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Gabashvili, Ekaterine, Kobakhidze, Saba, Koulouris, Stylianos, Robinson, Tobin, and Kotetishvili, Mamuka
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- 2021
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3. TKPlate 1.0: An Open‐access platform for toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic modelling of chemicals to implement new approach methodologies in chemical risk assessment
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Dorne, Jean Lou C. M., primary, Cortiñas‐Abrahantes, José, additional, Spyropoulos, Fotis, additional, Darney, Keyvin, additional, Lautz, Leonie, additional, Louisse, Jochem, additional, Kass, George E. N., additional, Carnesecchi, Edoardo, additional, Liem, A. K. Djien, additional, Tarazona, José V., additional, Billat, Pierre‐André, additional, Beaudoin, Rémy, additional, Zeman, Florence, additional, Bodin, Cléo, additional, Smith, Anthony, additional, Nathanail, Alexis, additional, Di Nicola, Matteo R., additional, Kleiner, Juliane, additional, Terron, Andrea, additional, Parra‐Morte, Juan Manuel, additional, Verloo, Didier, additional, and Robinson, Tobin, additional
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- 2023
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4. The microbiology of food microenvironments
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Robinson, Tobin
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664 ,Food technology & food microbiology - Published
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5. Risk Assessment of Combined Exposure to Multiple Chemicals at the European Food Safety Authority: Principles, Guidance Documents, Applications and Future Challenges
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Cattaneo, Irene, primary, Kalian, Alexander D., additional, Di Nicola, Matteo R., additional, Dujardin, Bruno, additional, Levorato, Sara, additional, Mohimont, Luc, additional, Nathanail, Alexis V., additional, Carnessechi, Edoardo, additional, Astuto, Maria Chiara, additional, Tarazona, Jose V., additional, Kass, George E. N., additional, Liem, Antoine K. Djien, additional, Robinson, Tobin, additional, Manini, Paola, additional, Hogstrand, Christer, additional, Price, Paul S., additional, and Dorne, Jean Lou C. M., additional
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- 2023
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6. Communication on plant health risks:Social science research, audience segmentation, and communication strategy for an EU awareness‐raising campaign
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Lourenço, Joana S., Vrbos, Domagoj, Adeboye, Adeniran K., Zanetti, Irene, Mancarella, Giovanni, Luca, Anatolie, Robinson, Tobin, Jansen, Tom, Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, and UCL - SSH/IPSY - Psychological Sciences Research Institute
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Settore SPS/08 - Sociologia dei Processi Culturali e Comunicativi ,risk communication ,risk perception ,EU campaign ,awareness-raising ,audience segmentation ,plant health - Abstract
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) carried out preparatory work to inform an EU awareness-raising communication campaign on plant health risks. In a first phase, this included social science research and audience segmentation to inform appropriate choices regarding targeting and topics to be covered. Mixed methods research was carried out – including analysis of survey data, literature review and in-depth interviews –, to identify plant health awareness, knowledge, risk perception, preferred information sources and trust in different actors. Four “personas” were developed based on the results, representing four potential audience segments: “curious traveller” (P1), “home gardener and hobby farmer” (P2), “conscious young parent” (P3), and “adventurous and green foodie” (P4). The research also included an additional focus on stakeholders involved in plant health, agriculture, and related sectors since they can support the objectives and reach of a campaign. Then, in a second phase, the communication strategy for the 3-year campaign was designed, building on the social research as well as on situational analysis and a stakeholder mapping. The proposed strategy for the campaign foresees targeting of P1, P2 and P3, and entails using a progressive model aimed at raising target audiences’ awareness (Year 1), triggering critical thinking (Y2), and activating and creating advocacy (Y3). A crucial role will also be played by plant sector operators, who will be involved in dedicated activities and act as touchpoints and amplifiers for the campaign. The strategy provides a common framework allowing Member States (MSs) to fully localise the national implementation and to join the campaign throughout its 3-year course. The report outlines the objectives and topics defined for the different years of the campaign per target audience, as well as the tactics and the evaluation methodology. EFSA plans to launch the campaign in summer 2023 in collaboration with participating MSs.
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- 2023
7. EU Insights study on consumers and dietary sugars
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Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, Rasche, Matthias, Ortega, Paul, Robinson, Tobin, Rogers, Claire, Vrbos, Domagoj, Zamariola, Giorgia, Smith, Anthony, UCL - SSH/IPSY - Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, Rasche, Matthia, Ortega, Paul, Robinson, Tobin, Rogers, Claire, Vrbos, Domagoj, Zamariola, Giorgia, and Smith, Anthony
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knowledge and risk perception ,nutrition ,risk communication ,nutrition and dietary sugars awareness ,consumer insights ,risk perception ,dietary sugars ,trust ,Settore SPS/07 - Sociologia Generale ,audience segmentation ,consumer insights, risk perception, audience segmentation, risk communication, dietary sugars, nutrition - Abstract
EFSA undertook consumer research on nutrition and dietary sugars awareness, knowledge and risk perception, preferred information sources and trust in different actors, plus additional research on stakeholder perspectives. The research results informed EFSA’s communications and engagement for a public consultation on its draft scientific assessment of a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for dietary sugars, and upon its subsequent final publication. Interviews with the representatives of nine stakeholder organisations and two institutional partners were analysed for qualitative insights, which were used to validate and reinforce EFSA’s outreach to partners and civil society organisations. A consumer survey was conducted among a representative sample of 7,469 citizens (aged between 18 and 76) across EU Member States, Iceland and Norway in October and November 2020. The analysis of the quantitative data using segments derived from knowledge and risk perception indexes delivered important improvements for audience identification, messaging and choice of formats and channels for communication to the general public. The production of tips for risk communication on this topic used in combination with country-specific data, provided both accessible and comprehensive support to risk communicators at the national competent authorities in EU Member States, Iceland and Norway.
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- 2022
8. EFSA's activities on emerging risks in 2020.
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Bottex, Bernard, Gkrintzali, Georgia, Matas, Raquel Garcia, Georgiev, Milen, Maggiore, Angelo, Merten, Caroline, Agnes, Rortais, Afonso, Ana, and Robinson, Tobin
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RISK assessment - Abstract
The main objectives of EFSA's activities on emerging risks are: (i) to carry out activities to identify emerging risks; (ii) to develop and improve emerging risk identification (ERI) methodologies and approaches; and (iii) communicate the issues and risks identified. The outcome of these activities also allows EFSA to prepare for future risk assessment challenges. The current technical report summarises the activities of all groups involved in the ERI procedure, the issues identified in the course of 2020, a description of the methodologies that have been considered, and collaborative activities. EFSA networks of knowledge contributing to the ERI activity include the Emerging Risks Exchange Network (EREN), the Stakeholder Discussion Group on Emerging Risks, EFSA's scientific units, scientific panels and the Scientific Committee. In total, 13 potential emerging issues were discussed in 2020. Six were concluded to be emerging issues. The potential issues were organised according to the hazard or driver identified. In addition, in 2020, EREN network members presented and discussed a total of 35 signals/potential emerging issues that had been identified by their own horizon‐scanning activities. Member State representatives shared their work on signal identification with the objective of collecting additional information that could be used for better characterisation. It is crucial to introduce more dynamic and interactive approaches to gather and disseminate knowledge, while also taking into consideration the potential risks that may arise in new areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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9. Review of the existing maximum residue levels for dithiocarbamates according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner Santonja, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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DITHIOCARBAMATES ,PLANT residues ,RISK managers ,LIVESTOCK auctions ,MANCOZEB ,CONSUMERS - Abstract
According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the group of pesticide active substances dithiocarbamates. To assess the occurrence of metiram, ziram, maneb and mancozeb residues in plants, processed commodities, rotational crops and livestock, EFSA considered the conclusions derived in the framework of Regulation (EU) No 1107/2009, the MRLs established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (codex maximum residue limits; CXLs) as well as the European authorisations and the import tolerances reported by Member States and the UK (including the supporting residues data) for metiram and mancozeb. Propineb and thiram were not considered further in this assessment since it is expected that all uses for these compounds, including import tolerances, have been withdrawn after the lowering of all the MRLs to the limit of quantification (LOQ) following the EFSA MRLs reviews completed, respectively, in 2020 and 2021. When reviewing the MRLs for the common residue definition (determined and expressed as CS2), EFSA was requested to consider also the monitoring data from organic samples collected and made available by the EURLs, reflecting the sulfur naturally occurring in crops and not related to the uses of the dithiocarbamates. Based on the assessment of the available data, MRL proposals were derived, and a consumer risk assessment was carried out. Some information required by the regulatory framework was missing and a possible chronic/acute risk to consumers was identified. Hence, the consumer risk assessment is considered indicative only, all MRL proposals derived by EFSA still require further consideration by risk managers and measures for reduction of the consumer exposure should also be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. EU Insights study on consumers and dietary sugars
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UCL - SSH/IPSY - Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, Rasche, Matthias, Ortega, Paul, Robinson, Tobin, Rogers, Claire, Vrbos, Domagoj, Zamariola, Giorgia, Smith, Anthony, UCL - SSH/IPSY - Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, Rasche, Matthias, Ortega, Paul, Robinson, Tobin, Rogers, Claire, Vrbos, Domagoj, Zamariola, Giorgia, and Smith, Anthony
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EFSA undertook consumer research on nutrition and dietary sugars awareness, knowledge and risk perception, preferred information sources and trust in different actors, plus additional research on stakeholder perspectives. The research results informed EFSA’s communications and engagement for a public consultation on its draft scientific assessment of a Tolerable Upper Intake Level for dietary sugars, and upon its subsequent final publication. Interviews with the representatives of nine stakeholder organisations and two institutional partners were analysed for qualitative insights, which were used to validate and reinforce EFSA’s outreach to partners and civil society organisations. A consumer survey was conducted among a representative sample of 7,469 citizens (aged between 18 and 76) across EU Member States, Iceland and Norway in October and November 2020. The analysis of the quantitative data using segments derived from knowledge and risk perception indexes delivered important improvements for audience identification, messaging and choice of formats and channels for communication to the general public. The production of tips for risk communication on this topic used in combination with country-specific data, provided both accessible and comprehensive support to risk communicators at the national competent authorities in EU Member States, Iceland and Norway.
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- 2022
11. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for imazalil in courgettes, cucumbers and gherkins.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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PICKLES ,ZUCCHINI ,CUCUMBERS ,AGRICULTURE ,COMPETENT authority ,EDIBLE coatings ,PROFESSIONAL peer review - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Certis Europe B.V. submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance imazalil in cucumbers, courgettes and gherkins. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an MRL proposal of 0.08 mg/kg for the whole group of cucurbits with edible peel. It is noted that the derived MRL is proposed to replace the existing tentative MRL of 0.1 mg/kg for courgettes, thus also addressing the data gap identified in the context of the MRL review. As regards to cucumbers and gherkins, it is noted that the MRL proposal derived in the current application is covered by the MRL of 0.5 mg/kg currently in place for these commodities. Nevertheless, it is also noted that the aforementioned MRLs are based on Codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) which were revoked in 2019 following the JMPR proposal. Should this proposal be implemented in the EU regulation in the future, the proposed MRL of 0.08 mg/kg as derived in the current application would be considered an appropriate fall‐back option for the whole group of cucurbits with edible peel. Further risk management considerations are therefore required. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of imazalil on the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.005 mg/kg (QuEChERS method based on LC–MS/MS) and 0.01 mg/kg (HPLC–MS/MS method). Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of imazalil according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. However, it should be noted that a high degree of uncertainty on the overall long‐term exposure calculation remains due to the data gaps identified in the context of the MRL review on full toxicological assessment of the metabolite R014821, which is expected to occur following post‐harvest uses of imazalil, and animal metabolites FK‐772 and FK‐284. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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12. Evaluation of confirmatory data following Article 12 MRL review and modification of the existing MRLs in pome fruits for pyridaben.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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FRUIT ,AGRICULTURE ,APRICOT ,QUINCE ,PEACH ,APPLE orchards - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Nissan Chemical Europe SAS submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Czech Republic to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) in pome fruits and to evaluate the confirmatory data identified in the framework of the MRL review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as not available. To address the data gaps on residue trials, new trials according to the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on apples, pears, medlars, quinces, loquats/Japanese medlars, apricots, peaches and beans with pods evaluated during the MRL review were not provided. These data gaps are not addressed. However, residue trials on apples and pears for an alternative GAP were provided and resulted by extrapolation in an MRL proposal for pome fruits lower than the current (tentative) MRL in EU legislation. The provided information may require a revision of the existing MRLs for pome fruits, apricots, peaches and beans with pods. Information on storage temperature of samples from the feeding study and a validated analytical method for animal commodities were submitted. The two data gaps on animal commodities were satisfactorily addressed. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of pyridaben in plant matrices under consideration and in all animal matrices, where currently an limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.02 mg/kg is considered at the validated LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the uses of pyridaben according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Setting of import tolerances for fipronil in potatoes, sugar canes and commodities of animal origin.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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SUGARCANE ,FIPRONIL ,CHEMICAL laws ,POTATOES ,SHEEP farming ,PLANT residues ,COMPETENT authority ,CONSUMER protection - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant BASF SE submitted a request to the competent national authority in Austria to set an import tolerance for the active substance fipronil in potatoes, maize, rice, sugar canes and to modify the existing EU MRLs (maximum residue levels) for fipronil in commodities of animal origin. During the assessment, the applicant withdrew the import tolerance requests on maize and rice. The data submitted in support of the present assessment were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposal for sugar canes. For potatoes, data gaps were identified which precluded the derivation of MRL proposal. The livestock exposure to fipronil residues from the intake of sugar canes molasses required the setting of MRL in fat of bovine, sheep and goat. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the total residues of fipronil in plant and animal matrices at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) 0.005 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that consumer intake concerns are not associated with fipronil residues in food commodities under consideration: sugar canes and fat of bovine, sheep and goat. There are no EU authorisations of fipronil as well as no Codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) or import tolerances are set for fipronil in the EU MRL legislation; therefore, other plant and animal commodities were not considered in the consumer exposure assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review and modification of the existing maximum residue levels for penconazole in various crops.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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STONE fruit ,CROPS ,AGRICULTURE ,WATERMELONS ,GOOSEBERRIES - Abstract
The applicant Syngenta Crop Protection AG submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for penconazole in the framework of the maximum residue level (MRL) review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as not available. Moreover, in the application submitted to Germany, the applicant also included a request to raise the existing MRLs in pome fruits, raspberries and blackberries. To address the data gaps, detailed results on the metabolism substudy in tomato, a new storage stability on metabolites CGA127841, CGA132465 and CGA190503 and new residue trials were submitted. The data gap on metabolism was considered satisfactorily addressed. The data gap on complete sets of residue trials analysing simultaneously for monitoring and risk assessment residue definitions was considered addressed for raspberries, blackberries, pumpkins and watermelons; not addressed for pome fruits, stone fruits, grapes, gooseberries, tomatoes and aubergines. The new information provided justified an increase of the existing MRLs for pome fruits, plums, blackberries and raspberries and a revision of the risk assessment performed for penconazole. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of penconazole on the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of penconazole according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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15. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for metaldehyde in flowering brassica and leafy brassica.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner Santonja, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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BRASSICA ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,COMPETENT authority ,RISK assessment ,AGRICULTURE - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Glanzit Pfeiffer Gmbh & Co. KG submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance metaldehyde in flowering brassica and leafy brassica. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for both brassica crop groups. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of metaldehyde on the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.05 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the intended uses of metaldehyde according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. The long‐term consumer risk assessment shall be regarded as indicative only due to the data gaps identified for certain existing MRLs in the framework of the MRL review of metaldehyde according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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16. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for pendimethalin in peas (with pods), beans (with pods) and leeks.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner Santonja, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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LEEK ,PENDIMETHALIN ,BEANS ,AGRICULTURE ,COMPETENT authority ,PROFESSIONAL peer review - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant BASF Agro B.V. submitted a request to the competent national authority in France to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance pendimethalin in peas (with pods), beans (with pods) and leeks. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for the commodities under assessment. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of pendimethalin on the commodities under consideration at the validated LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of pendimethalin according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for tebufenpyrad.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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APRICOT ,PEACH ,PLANT protection ,COMPETENT authority ,BLACKBERRIES ,FOOD of animal origin - Abstract
The applicant Belchim Crop Protection submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for tebufenpyrad in the framework of the maximum residue level (MRL) review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as not available. To address the data gaps, new residue trials on peaches, apricots and raspberries (extrapolated to blackberries and dewberries) as well as a new analytical method for enforcement in animal commodities and its independent laboratory validation were submitted. The data gaps were considered satisfactorily addressed. The new information provided required a revision of the existing MRLs for peaches and apricots while the existing MRLs for blackberries and dewberries could be confirmed. An update of the consumer risk assessment for tebufenpyrad was performed in light of the new data submitted and it did not indicate any consumer intake concerns in relation to the chronic exposure and the acute exposure of the crops under consideration in the present assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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18. Setting of import tolerance for tricyclazole in rice.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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RICE ,COMPETENT authority ,AGRICULTURE ,IMPORTS ,RISK assessment - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Corteva Agriscience submitted a request to the competent national authority in Italy to set an import tolerance for the active substance tricyclazole in rice. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an maximum residue level (MRL) proposal for rice. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of tricyclazole in rice at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of tricyclazole according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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19. Setting of import tolerances for mandipropamid in papayas.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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PAPAYA ,AGRICULTURE ,PLANT protection ,COMPETENT authority ,RISK assessment - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Syngenta Crop Protection AG submitted a request to the competent national authority in Austria to set an import tolerance for the active substance mandipropamid in papayas. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an maximum residue level (MRL) proposal of 0.8 mg/kg for papayas. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of mandipropamid on the commodity under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of mandipropamid according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. The reliable end points, appropriate for use in regulatory risk assessment are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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20. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for prothioconazole in garlic, onions and shallots.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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SHALLOT ,GARLIC ,ONIONS ,CROP science ,AGRICULTURE ,CHEMICAL laws - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Bayer SAS – Crop Science Division submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance prothioconazole in garlic, onions and shallots. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for garlic, onion and shallots. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of prothioconazole on the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.02 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of prothioconazole according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. An indicative exposure assessment to triazole derivative metabolites from the intended uses of prothioconazole did not indicate consumer intake concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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21. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for spirotetramat in herbs and edible flowers.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner Santonja, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Gartenbau (LLG) submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance spirotetramat in herbs and edible flowers. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for the group of herbs and edible flowers. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of spirotetramat and its metabolite spirotetramat‐enol on the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg for each analyte. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of spirotetramat according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Targeted review of maximum residues levels (MRLs) for haloxyfop‐P.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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CANOLA ,SOYBEAN ,SUNFLOWER seeds ,FOOD safety ,REFERENCE values ,FLAXSEED ,CONSUMER protection - Abstract
In compliance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) received a mandate from the European Commission to perform a targeted review of the existing maximum residues levels (MRLs) for the active substance haloxyfop‐P to check whether the existing EU MRL in onions, sunflower seeds and soya beans (covering codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) or import tolerances) and the proposed import tolerance MRLs in linseeds, rapeseeds/canola seeds are safe for consumers and can eventually be maintained in the MRL Regulation after the expiry of the approval of the active substance. EFSA screened these MRLs considering the toxicological reference values established during the EU peer review process for the renewal of the approval of haloxyfop‐P and identified chronic consumer intake concerns for two diets when for the remaining plant and animal commodities, the input values were at the LOQ. Fall‐back MRLs could not be proposed, but the additional information provided by EURLs allowed to resolve the chronic intake concerns using lower validated LOQs for a range of plant commodities and milk. EFSA concludes that the existing EU MRLs in soya beans and onions, the CXL in sunflower seeds and the proposed import tolerances in linseed and rapeseed/canola seeds are not expected to pose a risk to consumers. However, to guarantee consumer's safety regarding the chronic exposure to haloxyfop‐P residues, the enforcement LOQs in several plant commodities and milks would have to be lowered to the levels reported by the EURLs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for paclobutrazol.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Del Aguila, Monica, Ferreira, Lucien, Santonja, German Giner, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, and Scarlato, Alessia Pia
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PACLOBUTRAZOL ,TRIAZOLE derivatives ,COMPETENT authority ,PLANT protection ,APRICOT - Abstract
The applicant Proplan Plant Protection Company submitted a request to the competent national authority in Austria (originally the United Kingdom) to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for paclobutrazol in the framework of the MRL review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as not available. To address the data gaps, two new metabolism studies performed on apples were submitted. In addition, two studies on the magnitude of residues in apples and pears providing data for triazole derivative metabolites were also submitted. The data gaps were considered satisfactorily addressed. The new information provided did not require a revision of the existing MRLs for pome fruits, apricots and peaches. An update of the risk assessment was performed for paclobutrazol and for the triazole derivative metabolites in light of the new data submitted and did not indicate any consumer intake concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Review of the existing maximum residue levels for pyriproxyfen according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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PYRIPROXYFEN ,LIVESTOCK auctions ,PLANT residues ,RISK managers ,CONSUMERS ,RISK assessment - Abstract
According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance pyriproxyfen. To assess the occurrence of pyriproxyfen residues in plants, processed commodities, rotational crops and livestock, EFSA considered the conclusions derived in the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the MRLs established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission as well as the import tolerances and European authorisations reported by Member States and the UK (including the supporting residues data). Based on the assessment of the available data, MRL proposals were derived and a consumer risk assessment was carried out. Although no apparent risk to consumers was identified, some information required by the regulatory framework was missing. Hence, the consumer risk assessment is considered indicative only and most MRL proposals derived by EFSA still require further consideration by risk managers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for pyriproxyfen in apricots and peaches.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe S.A.S. submitted a request to the competent national authority in Greece to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance pyriproxyfen in apricots and peaches. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposal of 0.4 mg/kg for apricots, whereas for peaches an MRL amendment is not necessary. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of pyriproxyfen on the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short-term and long-term intake of residues resulting from the intended use of pyriproxyfen on apricots and peaches according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Setting of an import tolerance for pyridaben in grapefruits.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Nissan Chemical Europe S.A.S. submitted a request to the competent national authority in the Netherlands to set an import tolerance for the active substance pyridaben in grapefruits imported from the United States of America. The data submitted in support of the requests were found to be sufficient to derive an MRL proposal of 0.5 mg/kg for grapefruits. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of pyridaben on the commodity under consideration, at or above the validated LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short-term and long-term intake of residues resulting from the uses of pyridaben on imported grapefruits from United States according to the reported agricultural practices, is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for triclopyr in oranges, lemons and mandarins.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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LEMON ,ORANGES ,PLANT residues ,COMPETENT authority ,CHEMICAL laws ,RISK assessment - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Agriphar SA submitted a request to the competent national authority in Ireland to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance triclopyr in oranges, lemons and mandarins. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an MRL proposal for these commodities. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of triclopyr in the plant matrices under consideration at the validated LOQ of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of triclopyr according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Modification of the existing maximum residue level for pyridate in chives.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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FOOD chains ,MUNICIPAL services ,RISK assessment ,FOOD safety ,CONSUMERS - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the Federal Public Service (FPS) Health, Food chain Safety and Environment submitted a request on behalf of Belgium (evaluating Member State, EMS) to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance pyridate in chives. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an MRL proposal for chives. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of pyridate on the commodity under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.05 mg/kg pyridate equivalent. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of pyridate according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for thiabendazole.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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ANIMAL products ,PLANT protection ,COMPETENT authority ,NEW trials ,RISK assessment - Abstract
The applicant Syngenta Crop Protection AG submitted a request to the competent national authority in Spain to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for in the framework of the maximum residue level (MRL) review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as not available. To address the data gaps, a new storage stability study, new residues trials and a validated analytical enforcement method for the determination of the relevant residues in animal products were submitted. The data gaps were considered satisfactorily addressed for the plant commodities. The new information provided required a revision of the existing MRL for avocados. As regards the commodities of animal origin, the data gaps were only partially addressed and therefore further risk management considerations are required regarding the revision of the existing MRLs which were derived from Codex MRLs. The risk assessment performed for thiabendazole was also updated. No risk was identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for acetamiprid in honey and various oilseed crops.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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HONEY ,OILSEEDS ,MUSTARD seeds ,CROPS ,RISK managers ,HONEY plants - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Nufarm Europe Gmbh submitted a request to the competent national authority in Austria to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance acetamiprid in honey, linseeds, poppy seeds, mustard seeds and gold of pleasure seeds. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for linseeds, poppy seeds, mustard seeds and gold of pleasure seeds. For honey, however, data gaps were identified by EFSA and were not fully addressed by the justification provided by the applicant. Considering the remaining uncertainties, risk managers are given the option to either accept the justification provided and the related uncertainties or to merge the provided data with a data set from a previous application to derive an MRL proposal. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of acetamiprid in plant matrices and in honey at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of acetamiprid according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Targeted review of maximum residues levels (MRLs) for indoxacarb.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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RISK managers ,REFERENCE values ,CONSUMERS ,MANUSCRIPTS - Abstract
In compliance with Article 43 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA received a mandate from the European Commission to perform a targeted review of the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for indoxacarb based on Codex maximum residue limits (CXLs) or on import tolerances which might still be maintained after the expire of the approval of the active substance. EFSA screened the existing MRLs based on CXLs or on import tolerances considering the new toxicological reference values established during the peer review process for the renewal of the approval of indoxacarb and identified the MRLs for which an acute risk could not be excluded and several MRLs that are unlikely to pose a risk for consumers. Fall‐back MRLs could not be proposed for the commodities exceeding the new toxicological reference values as no further data were provided during the call for data. Therefore, risk managers may consider maintaining only the MRLs identified during the screening as safe for consumers. However, for some of the proposed MRLs, further consideration by risk managers is needed due to the uncertainties identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for copper compounds in other small fruits and berries.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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COPPER compounds ,BERRIES ,FRUIT ,COMPETENT authority ,CONSUMERS ,CROP insurance - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Spiess‐Urania Chemicals GmbH submitted a request to the competent national authority in Austria to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance copper compounds in the whole group of other small fruits and berries. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for the whole subgroup of other small fruits and berries. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement of mineral copper independently from its chemical form are available for matrices under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 5 mg/kg. Based on indicative risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the long‐term intake of copper residues resulting from the intended and existing uses, natural background levels and monitoring levels might present a risk to consumer health. Although residues in other small fruits and berries are minor contributors to the overall consumer exposure, a risk management decision has to be taken on whether it is appropriate to increase the existing MRLs for these crops, given that a potential consumer intake concern could not be excluded. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Technical assistance in the field of risk communication
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Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, Robinson, Tobin, Rogers, Claire, Vrbos, Domagoj, Zamariola, Giorgia, Smith, Anthony, and UCL - SSH/IPSY - Psychological Sciences Research Institute
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disinformation ,risk communication ,risk proling ,risk profiling ,risk perceptions ,trust ,audience analysis ,misinformation ,risk communication [Keywords] - Abstract
This report assesses peer-reviewed and grey literature on risk communication concepts and practices,as requested by the European Commission to support the implementation of a ‘General Plan for RiskCommunication’, i.e. an integrated framework for EU food safety risk assessors and risk managers atUnion and national level, as required by the revised EU General Food Law Regulation. We conducted ascoping review of social research studies and ofcial reports in relati on to risk communication in thefollowing areas: understanding and awareness of risk analysis roles and tasks, reducingmisunderstanding of the different meaning of the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’, tackling misinformation anddisinformation, enhancing condence in EU food safety, taking account of risk perceptions, key factorsin trade-offs about risks, audience segmentation and tools, channels and mechanisms for coordinatedrisk communications. We structured our ndings as follows: i) denitions of key concepts, ii) audienceanalysis and information requirements, iii) risk proling, models and mechanisms, iv) contributions tocommunication strategies. We ma ke several recommendations for consideration by the Commission,both in terms of actions to support the design and implementation of the general plan, and researchneeds that we consider crucial to further inform appropriate risk communication in the EU. EFSAcarried out a targeted consultation of experts and a public consultation open to all interested partiesincluding the general public, in preparing and nalising this report.
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34. Technical assistance in the field of risk communication
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UCL - SSH/IPSY - Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, Robinson, Tobin, Rogers, Claire, Vrbos, Domagoj, Zamariola, Giorgia, Smith, Anthony, UCL - SSH/IPSY - Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Maxim, Laura, Mazzocchi, Mario, Van den Broucke, Stephan, Zollo, Fabiana, Robinson, Tobin, Rogers, Claire, Vrbos, Domagoj, Zamariola, Giorgia, and Smith, Anthony
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This report assesses peer-reviewed and grey literature on risk communication concepts and practices,as requested by the European Commission to support the implementation of a ‘General Plan for RiskCommunication’, i.e. an integrated framework for EU food safety risk assessors and risk managers atUnion and national level, as required by the revised EU General Food Law Regulation. We conducted ascoping review of social research studies and ofcial reports in relati on to risk communication in thefollowing areas: understanding and awareness of risk analysis roles and tasks, reducingmisunderstanding of the different meaning of the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’, tackling misinformation anddisinformation, enhancing condence in EU food safety, taking account of risk perceptions, key factorsin trade-offs about risks, audience segmentation and tools, channels and mechanisms for coordinatedrisk communications. We structured our ndings as follows: i) denitions of key concepts, ii) audienceanalysis and information requirements, iii) risk proling, models and mechanisms, iv) contributions tocommunication strategies. We ma ke several recommendations for consideration by the Commission,both in terms of actions to support the design and implementation of the general plan, and researchneeds that we consider crucial to further inform appropriate risk communication in the EU. EFSAcarried out a targeted consultation of experts and a public consultation open to all interested partiesincluding the general public, in preparing and nalising this report.
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35. EFSA International Workshop on RA of Combined Exposure to Multiple Chemicals.
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Dorne, Jean‐Lou CM, Hogstrand, Christer, Dujardin, Bruno, Kass, George EN, Liem, AK Djien, Tarazona, Jose, Machera, Kyriaki, Robinson, Tobin, Manini, Paola, Benfenati, Emilio, te Biesebeek, Jan Dirk, Schlatter, Josef, Price, Paul, Browne, Patience, Boobis, Alan R, Moretto, Angelo, Smith, Anthony, Testai, Emanuela, Hernández‐Jerez, Antonio, and Hougaard‐Bennekou, Susanne
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HEALTH risk assessment ,RISK assessment - Abstract
Human Risk Assessment (RA) of combined exposure to multiple chemicals follows the steps of RA namely problem formulation, exposure assessment, hazard assessment and risk characterisation. Over the last decade, scientific advisory bodies have published a range of harmonised guidance documents to provide practical approaches for risk assessors. These include the WHO, the US‐EPA, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, the OECD and the recent EFSA MIXTOX guidance document dealing with harmonised methodologies for the human health, animal health and ecological RA areas. On May 21st 2021, the Scientific Committee of EFSA published a draft guidance document on scientific criteria to group chemicals in assessment groups using hazard‐driven criteria and prioritisation methods using exposure‐driven and risk‐based approaches. The latter guidance and future challenges were the topic of this international workshop which was held online in the afternoons of the 18th, 19th and 20st October 2021. First, a plenary session provided overviews of European and international activities in the field including WHO, OECD, US‐EPA, JRC and EFSA. With a total of 118 participants including national and international scientific advisory bodies, academics and researchers, NGOs, industry, risk assessors, risk managers, four discussions groups were created for three break‐out group sessions: 1) Hazard‐driven criteria for grouping multiple chemicals into assessment groups; 2) Exposure‐driven and risk‐based criteria for the prioritisation of multiple chemicals 3) Data gaps and future challenges for human health and environmental RA of combined exposure to multiple chemicals to identify priority topics of international relevance and a way forward to address these topics. A final discussion and wrap‐up session concluded the meeting. This event report provides a summary of the discussions together with conclusions and recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Setting of an import tolerance for oxathiapiprolin in blueberries.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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BLUEBERRIES ,VACCINIUM corymbosum ,PLANT residues ,COMPETENT authority ,VACCINIUM - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant DuPont submitted a request to the competent national authority in Ireland to set an import tolerance for the active substance oxathiapiprolin in blueberries in support of an authorised use in the United States. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive a maximum residue level (MRL) proposal for highbush blueberries by noting that lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are excluded from the authorised use in the United States. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of oxathiapiprolin in plant matrices at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of oxathiapiprolin according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for prosulfocarb in herbs and edible flowers.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Carrasco Cabrera, Luis, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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HERBS ,FLOWERS ,PLANT protection ,COMPETENT authority ,RISK assessment ,EDIBLE coatings - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Syngenta Crop Protection AG submitted a request to the competent national authority in Portugal to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance prosulfocarb in herbs and edible flowers. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for the group of herbs and edible flowers. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of prosulfocarb in the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of prosulfocarb according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Maggiore Angelo, Gkrintzali Georgia, Afonso Ana, Garcia Matas Raquel, Rortais Agnes, Robinson Tobin, and Merten Caroline
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39. Modification of the existing maximum residue level for folpet in lettuces.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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LETTUCE ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,COMPETENT authority ,RISK assessment - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Probelte SA submitted a request to the competent national authority in Spain to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance folpet in lettuces. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive an MRL proposal for lettuces. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of folpet and phthalimide in high water content commodities at the validated LOQ values of 0.05 mg/kg for folpet and 0.01 mg/kg for phthalimide. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of folpet according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for sulfoxaflor in various crops.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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CROPS ,CHEMICAL laws ,COMPETENT authority ,LETTUCE ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,RISK assessment - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Dow AgroSciences Ltd submitted a request to the competent national authority in Greece to modify the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the active substance sulfoxaflor in lettuce and salad plants (except lettuce), beans with pods and peas without pods. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposals for all crops under consideration. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of sulfoxaflor in the commodities under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of sulfoxaflor according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Setting of import tolerances for deltamethrin in mangoes and papayas.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Castellan, Irene, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Scarlato, Alessia Pia, and Theobald, Anne
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DELTAMETHRIN ,PAPAYA ,MANGO ,CHEMICAL laws ,COMPETENT authority ,IMPORTS ,PROFESSIONAL peer review - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Bayer SAS submitted a request to the competent national authority in Austria to set import tolerances for the active substance deltamethrin in mangoes and papayas. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive maximum residue level (MRL) proposals for mangoes and papayas. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of deltamethrin (cis‐deltamethrin) in plant matrices under consideration at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of deltamethrin according to the reported agricultural practices is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. The risk assessment shall be regarded as indicative and affected by non‐standard uncertainties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Modification of the existing maximum residue level for acequinocyl in sweet peppers/bell peppers.
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Bellisai, Giulia, Bernasconi, Giovanni, Brancato, Alba, Cabrera, Luis Carrasco, Ferreira, Lucien, Giner, German, Greco, Luna, Jarrah, Samira, Leuschner, Renata, Magrans, Jose Oriol, Miron, Ileana, Nave, Stefanie, Pedersen, Ragnor, Reich, Hermine, Robinson, Tobin, Ruocco, Silvia, Santos, Miguel, Pia Scarlato, Alessia, Theobald, Anne, and Verani, Alessia
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SWEET peppers ,BELL pepper ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,COMPETENT authority ,PEPPERS ,RISK assessment - Abstract
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Agro‐Kanesho submitted a request to the competent national authority in Germany to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance acequinocyl in sweet peppers/bell peppers. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive MRL proposal for peppers. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of acequinocyl in peppers at the validated limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.01 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of residues resulting from the use of acequinocyl according to the reported agricultural practice is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Editorial: Exploring the need to include microbiomes into EFSA's scientific assessments
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Merten, Caroline, primary, Schoonjans, Reinhilde, additional, Di Gioia, Diana, additional, Peláez, Carmen, additional, Sanz, Yolanda, additional, Maurici, Daniela, additional, and Robinson, Tobin, additional
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- 2020
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44. Variation in resistance of natural isolates of Escherichia coli O157 to high hydrostatic pressure, mild heat, and other stresses
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Benito, Amparo, Ventoura, Georgia, Casadei, Maria, Robinson, Tobin, and Mackey, Bernard
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Escherichia coli -- Research ,Escherichia coli infections -- Research ,Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Research ,Hydrostatic pressure -- Research ,Foodborne diseases -- Research ,Biological sciences - Abstract
Strains of Escherichia coli O157 found in patients with clinical cases of food-borne diseases and in other sources differ significantly in resistance to high hydrostatic pressure. C9490, a representative pressure-resistant strain, was found to be more resistant to oxidative, osmotic and acid stresses than the pressure-sensitive strain NCTC 12079, while the most pressure-resistant strains exhibited more resistance to mild heat than other strains. These wide differences in resistance may be attributed to the susceptibility to membrane damage, suggesting the importance of including stress-related strains of Escherichia coli O157 when testing the effectiveness of a novel or mild food preservation treatment.
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- 1999
45. Advancing biological hazards risk assessment
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Messens, Winy, primary, Hugas, Marta, additional, Afonso, Ana, additional, Aguilera, Jaime, additional, Berendonk, Thomas U, additional, Carattoli, Alessandra, additional, Dhollander, Sofie, additional, Gerner‐Smidt, Peter, additional, Kriz, Nikolaus, additional, Liebana, Ernesto, additional, Medlock, Jolyon, additional, Robinson, Tobin, additional, Stella, Pietro, additional, Waltner‐Toews, David, additional, and Catchpole, Mike, additional
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- 2019
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46. Conducting fit‐for‐purpose food safety risk assessments
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Devos, Yann, primary, Elliott, Kevin C, additional, Macdonald, Philip, additional, McComas, Katherine, additional, Parrino, Lucia, additional, Vrbos, Domagoj, additional, Robinson, Tobin, additional, Spiegelhalter, David, additional, and Gallani, Barbara, additional
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- 2019
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47. EFSA's third Scientific Conference ‘Science, Food, Society’: concluding remarks
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Verhagen, Hans, primary, Robinson, Tobin, additional, Gallani, Barbara, additional, Hugas, Marta, additional, Kleiner, Juliane, additional, Hardy, Anthony, additional, and Devos, Yann, additional
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- 2019
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48. Qualified presumption of safety (QPS): a generic risk assessment approach for biological agents notified to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
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Leuschner, Renata G K, Robinson, Tobin P., Hugas, Marta, Cocconcelli, Pier Sandro, Richard-Forget, Florence, Klein, Günter, Licht, Tine R., Nguyen-The, Christophe, Querol, Amparo, Richardson, Malcolm, Suarez, Juan E., Thrane, Ulf, Vlak, Just M., von Wright, Atte, European Food Safety Authority = Autorité européenne de sécurité des aliments, Unité de recherche Mycologie et Sécurité des Aliments (MycSA), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Sécurité et Qualité des Produits d'Origine Végétale (SQPOV), Avignon Université (AU)-Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement (INRAE), Radiopharmaceutiques biocliniques, Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble 1 (UJF)-Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), DTU Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark [Lyngby] (DTU), University of Kuopio, Institute of Applied Biotechnology, Department of Microbiological Food Safety, Danish Institute for Food and Veterinary Research, Area Microbiol, Inst Univ Biotecnol, Universidad de Oviedo, Unité de recherche Mycologie et Sécurité des Aliments (MSA), and Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA)-Avignon Université (AU)
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Engineering ,[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio] ,bacillus-cereus ,Laboratory of Virology ,EFSA ,Microbial contamination ,susceptibility ,QPS ,Body of knowledge ,strains ,Laboratorium voor Virologie ,03 medical and health sciences ,Environmental health ,COMITÉ SCIENTIFIQUE ,030304 developmental biology ,yellow mosaic-virus ,0303 health sciences ,030306 microbiology ,business.industry ,Presumption ,Food safety ,PE&RC ,ITIS Education ,lactobacillus ,antibiotic-resistance ,Risk analysis (engineering) ,cross protection ,pediococcus-acidilactici ,Settore AGR/16 - MICROBIOLOGIA AGRARIA ,dairy microorganisms ,escherichia-coli ,Risk assessment ,business ,biological agent ,Food Science ,Biotechnology - Abstract
Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) is a generic risk assessment approach applied by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to notified biological agents aiming at simplifying risk assessments across different scientific Panels and Units. The aim of this review is to outline the implementation and value of the QPS assessment for EFSA and to explain its principles such as the unambiguous identity of a taxonomic unit, the body of knowledge including potential safety concerns and how these considerations lead to a list of biological agents recommended for QPS which EFSA keeps updated through an annual scientific review and assessment. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
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49. Editorial: OpenFoodTox: EFSA's open source toxicological database on chemical hazards in food and feed
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Dorne, Jean Lou, primary, Richardson, Jane, additional, Kass, Georges, additional, Georgiadis, Nikolaos, additional, Monguidi, Mario, additional, Pasinato, Luca, additional, Cappe, Stefano, additional, Verhagen, Hans, additional, and Robinson, Tobin, additional
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50. EFSA Scientific Colloquium 22 – Epigenetics and risk assessment: where do we stand?
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Bahadori, Tina, Bell, David, Ceccatelli, Sandra, Corvi, Raffaella, Hogstrand, Christer, Munn, Sharon, Nilsson, Eric, Spurgeon, David, Vom Brocke, Jochen, Wright, Matt, Binaglia, Marco, Dorne, Jean‐Lou, Georgiadis, Nikolaos, Germini, Andrea, Kass, George, Robinson, Tobin, Rossi, Annamaria, Schoonjans, Reinhilde, Terron, Andrea, Noteborn, Hubert, Bahadori, Tina, Bell, David, Ceccatelli, Sandra, Corvi, Raffaella, Hogstrand, Christer, Munn, Sharon, Nilsson, Eric, Spurgeon, David, Vom Brocke, Jochen, Wright, Matt, Binaglia, Marco, Dorne, Jean‐Lou, Georgiadis, Nikolaos, Germini, Andrea, Kass, George, Robinson, Tobin, Rossi, Annamaria, Schoonjans, Reinhilde, Terron, Andrea, and Noteborn, Hubert
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Event report. The issue of epigenetic changes and their impact on human health and life span was prominently discussed at EFSA’s second scientific conference ‘Shaping the future of food safety, together’ in Milan. Epigenetic changes are molecular changes mainly in chromatin, such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, that modulate gene expression directly or indirectly through the expression of noncoding RNAs. There is increasing evidence to suggest that individual lifestyles, nutrition and environmental stressors can affect epigenetic processes and as a result, alter phenotypes, longevity, health and disease both within generations (from embryogenesis to adulthood) and in a transgenerational manner. In response to the interest in this issue, EFSA has selected epigenetics as the subject of its 22nd scientific colloquium, which was held on 14 and 15 June 2016 in Valencia, Spain. About 100 scientists, risk managers and policymakers discussed where we stand regarding our knowledge of epigenetic mechanisms. The overall objective of the discussions was to identify the potential role of epigenetics in food safety risk assessment. The colloquium was organised around four discussion groups looking at the following themes: incorporating epigenetics data in mode of action analysis; epigenetics and chemical risk assessment in humans; epigenetics in risk assessment of farmed animals for food production; epigenetics and environmental risk assessment. The main takehome message from the colloquium was to ask and seek answers to those questions that will increase our understanding of epigenetics. What do epigenetic modifications mean for safety assessment? How do we study them? What is the size of such modifications that we need worry about? Cooperation and collaboration between the various scientific disciplines and with the clinical side of epidemiology was identified as a necessary strategic element to improve scientific risk assessment.
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