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What is aged meat? 🥩
Scientifically, during aging, microbes & enzymes break down the connective tissue, thereby tenderising the meat & giving it a richer flavour 👌
As consumer interest is increasing, we've asked @EFSA_EU for a scientific opinion ⬇
#EUFoodSafety
RT @EFSA_EU: 📣Just published |🥩Our experts concluded that aged #meat does not pose any additional risks compared to standard fresh meat, provided that specific combinations of time, & temperature are obs…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1615997950789828608
The second meeting of the European Citizens’ Panel on food waste takes place online this weekend.
But what is this all about?
Read our brand-new #FoodWasteEU newsletter ⬇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1615987325061808129
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Today, I had the opportunity to exchange with MEPs @NKizilyurek and @CorinaCretuEU on a wide range of concerns and priorities in the areas of health and food safety.
I very much look forward to continuing our strong cooperation in the coming months.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SKyriakidesEU/status/1615746692678025225
RT @EUinDE: Ein Thread zu 🦗, aus Gründen.
Ja: in der🇪🇺 sind 4 #Insekten als Lebensmittel zugelassen.
Ja: die Produkte müssen entsprechend gekennzeichnet sein.
Nein: niemand wird gezwungen, Insekten zu essen.
Nein: die #EU mischt nicht heimlich Insektenpulver in den Kuchenteig. Die Fakten👇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1615686413126701056
Nearly 57 million tonnes of #FoodWaste were generated in the EU in 2020.
What can we do about it?
📢 This weekend, Europeans gather virtually for the 2nd meeting of the Citizens' Panel to work on recommendations that will feed into the policy-making process.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1615669008270823424
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150 citizens met in Brussels for the first of a new generation of Citizens' Panels launched as a follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe.
They will meet again, in January and February, to deliver recommendations on EU policies to reduce food waste.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Commission/status/1604865388755398657
RT @Animals_EFSA: Kick-off meeting on ‘More Welfare’ took place in @EFSA_EU with @Ecorys @WURanimal @UABBarcelona and https://oreade-breche.fr/ consortium led by @HSpoolder to prepare EFSA for future mandates on #AnimalWelfare of #Dairy cows #beefcattle #pigs #poultry #rabbits #horses #fish
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1615272038251241474
RT @EMA_News: At its January meeting, our safety committee 🔎💊, the #PRAC, recommended aligning dose recommendations for Janus kinase inhibitors for chronic inflammatory disorders.
#chronicillness #SafetyOfMedicines
Read more in our highlights: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/meeting-highlights-pharmacovigilance-risk-assessment-committee-prac-9-12-january-2023
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1613888043802394627
RT @EFSA_EU: Sometimes producers add vitamins🌾& minerals to food to boost its nutritional content.
But is it safe & are the nutrients absorbable?🤔
Help us update how we assess the safety & #bioavailability of nutrient sources.
Take our survey & #EUHaveYourSay⤵️
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1613864804766318593
RT @EFSA_EU: Anyone else mesmerised by the colours of cupcakes?🧁
Sometimes #foodcolours🎨 may be used to make them!👩🍳
Don’t worry, 👨🔬 scientists carefully assess the safety of all food colours before they are approved for use in the EU!
Find out more👇
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/food-colours
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1613204881296302082
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Have you seen our glossary? 📚
Here we explain the scientific terminology and acronyms to help you learn more about #FoodSafety 🍅🍞🥦 in the EU. 🇪🇺
Take a look.👇
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/glossary-taxonomy-terms
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EFSA_EU/status/1612456589511856129
✋Protecting endangered animal breeds is at the 💚 of #EUFarm2Fork
On 1 January 2023, the EU Reference Centre for the preservation of endangered animal breeds started its work.
📄More: https://europa.eu/!x6mgdv
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1611626187872239616
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Episode 2 of our #podcast 🎙️ series "Science on the menu" is also available on YouTube 👇
Tune in & 🎧 to the risks linked to #food contamination & how we can make sure that the food we prepare & eat is safe.
Listen now 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTXZbFIo-aM
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EFSA_EU/status/1611030755110535168
This is shocking⬇
In 2023, by the month of June, we aim to propose new targets to accelerate food waste reduction in the EU.
Read more on #FoodWasteEU
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1611263926213165059
In food, the levels of harmful chemicals must be limited.From 1 January 2023 on, new rules on 4 perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) apply as they can have negative consequences on the immune system, the development of foetuses & babies, or cholesterol.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1610901538083377152
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We're starting a new year and a new month, take a look at some of the seasonal fruits and vegetables you can enjoy during January!🥝🍊
🍏Which ones are your favourites?
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CPVOTweets/status/1610271354607001602
Did you know?
4⃣6⃣ % of Europeans say that #EUFoodSafety is a major factor when buying food 📢
Help us to revise EU legislation on food packaging, kitchenware, tableware & other articles used in the production & transport of food.
By 11 Jan 2023 #EUHaveYourSay
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1610539149173432323
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The #NewCAP entered into force on 1 January 2023.
€264 billion of EU funding will support the transition towards a greener and fairer agricultural sector.
All details: https://europa.eu/!wK9Ng4
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUAgri/status/1610193495632887809
Check out 2023's Health & Food Audits and Analysis Programme.
It explains how we verify that the standards set out in EU legislation on #EUFoodSafety, #EU4AnimalWelfare, #PlantHealth are correctly implemented.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1610176636321767426
2023 will be the year when we will propose to
#EndTheCageAge
Because the phasing out of cages for farm animals will contribute to reach the objectives of the #EUFarm2Fork Strategy leading to more sustainable farming
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1609817645083148289
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ We are ensuring Safe Food 🍏, Animal Welfare 🐮 & Plant Health 🌱 within the 🇪🇺 through coherent #EUFarm2Fork measures
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