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  • keyvisual_2 Risk assessment BfR assesses risks from many areas of daily life. This includes the large spectrum of chemicals as well as foods of plant or animal origin, cosmetics and toys.
  • Reagenzgläser Identify risks - Protect Health These are the tasks which are incumbent on the Federal Institute for risk assessment (BfR) when it comes to progressive consumer protection. They encompass the assessment of existing and the identification of new health risks.
  • Institutsgebäude Marienfelde (jpg) Scientific excellence as the basis for long lasting confidence BfR gathers the latest scientific findings through an ongoing international exchange with experts from other scientific institutions but also from its own research.
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The intake of nicotinic acid in excessive dosage can have damaging health effects

In the opinion of the BfR, consumers should refrain from taking products, marketed as food supplement, that contain nicotinic acid in such excessive doses.

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"Natural" does not always mean "safe"

BfR scientific brochure on the risk assessment of plants and plant preparations published.

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Liquid agents for nail modelling with high methyl methacrylate contents present a health risk

The BfR concludes that high concentrations of methyl methacrylate in products used for nail modelling may be harmful to health during their application onto the nail.

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Aluminium contents in infant and follow-on formula

The BfR assesses aluminium contents in baby food with regard to their potential health effects. The trigger for the BfR opinion was a British study which measured aluminium contents in infant food.

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The Institute

The Institute

The Institute was set up in November 2002 to strengthen consumer health protection. It is the scientific agency of the Federal Republic of Germany which is responsible for preparing expert reports and opinions on food and feed safety as well as on the safety of substances and products.

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Food Safety

Food Safety

BfR endeavours to constantly undertake topical assessments of the risks associated with foods - be it from heavy metals, pesticide residues, toxic ingredients or the like (substance risks), be it from bacteria, viruses or fungi (microbial risks) or be it risks from novel technologies in food production (novel foods).

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Product safety

Product safety

For health assessment the decisive factor is whether and, if so, on what scale consumers come into contact with the substances contained in the products and what health risks these might entail. This requires knowledge about the numerous substances, materials and their processing into various products. 

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Chemicals

Chemicals

Chemicals are encountered in almost all areas of daily life. That's why stiff requirements must be imposed to ensure the safe handling of chemicals. The proper handling of chemicals may not constitute a risk to the health of man or to the environment.

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Contact allergens in toys: Health assessment of nickel and fragrances

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Identify risks - Protect health

"Science to serve humanity" is the guiding principle of BfR. This film provides insight into the Institute's work.

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