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Jun 12
Coming soon: The new issue of our science magazine, BfR2GO. This time, the cover story focuses on "forever chemicals" (PFAS). Also featured: viruses in food, lead, raw milk, food colorings, iodine, chemicals in clothing, and much more. Subscribe for free: bfr.bund.de/en/publication…
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Jun 1
The 47th Mycotoxin Workshop is held at the BfR. Over the course of three days, international experts will present their latest work and results. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…
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Jun 3
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Madeleine Plötz from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover on mycotoxins in cheese toppings such as edible flowers, pepper, or herbs.
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Jun 3
Michail Evgeniou on the influence of weather on mycotoxin contamination in crops.
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May 22
BfR Vice President Tewes Tralau spoke on May 21 & 22 at the international conference “Risk Assessment Driving Food Safety: Europe & Latin America,” organized by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) in Madrid. The two agencies have been cooperating since 2016.
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May 20
The results of the symposium have now been published in the journal ‘Environment International’. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…
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May 20
The study was published as a fast-track article in the journal ‘Archives of Toxicology’ to make the results quickly available to researchers, health authorities and other stakeholders. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…
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May 20
Omega-3 fatty acids: Important – but in moderation Read our new FAQ: bfr.bund.de/en/service/fre…
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May 20
Methylmercury: Why pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid certain types of fish The BfR has compiled FAQ on the topic: bfr.bund.de/en/service/fre…
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Apr 23
The conference is organized by the Society for Mycotoxin Research in collaboration with the BfR and will take place at the BfR site in Berlin-Marienfelde. Find further information, the scientific program and registration (until April 30, 2026) here: mycotoxin-workshop.eu
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Apr 28
The 14. BfR-Summer Academy is a professional expert training course on risk assessment & risk communication in the area of food safety. The digital event is open to participants from public institutions engaged in risk assessment of food. Apply by 31 May: bfr-akademie.de/english/events…
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Mar 10
Read the essay here: bfr.bund.de/en/release/the…
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Mar 10
The Pesticides Safety Department at the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has a new head: Dr Vera Ritz is a biologist specialising in molecular genetics, pharmacology and toxicology and has been working at the BfR since 2006. More: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…
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Feb 25
The German Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has been investigating the incidence of animal poisoning by biocidal products for years. To this end, the BfR has analysed data from three poison centres (PCs) from different periods. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…
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Feb 24
A total of over 200 research institutions and authorities from 28 countries participate in PARC - the “European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals”. Read our FAQ to learn more about the project: bfr.bund.de/en/service/fre…
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