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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is advancing new guidance for feed additive safety, building on a decade of evolving scientific and regulatory standards.

Dr. Nikolaus Kriz will take over EFSA’s top post for a five-year period in September 2025, following a vote by its Management Board.

The bird flu strain affecting US dairy herds may find pathways into Europe through wild bird migration and select imports, EFSA warns. The agency highlights the importance of early detection in key migratory hotspots and vigilance in trade controls.

Industry groups call for a more efficient European Food Safety Authority to streamline regulations and foster innovation in the EU’s vital agri-food sector.

Turkey has joined the European Union’s "Safe2Eat" food safety campaign, aimed at raising awareness on food safety issues.

The recently published 2023 EFSA report on veterinary drug residues confirms continued high compliance with EU limits, with non-compliant samples remaining at an impressively low 0.11%.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals remains a pressing concern, with recent findings from EFSA revealing continued resistance in bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter.