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  • Reagenzgläser Identify Risks - Protect Health These are the tasks which are incumbent on the German Federal Institute for risk assessment (BfR) when it comes to progressive consumer protection. They encompass the independent assessment of existing and the identification of new health risks.
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Researching and progressing together: BfR and KIT sign co-operation agreement

On 6 and 7 March 2024, the joint symposium of the Korea Institute of Toxicology (KIT) and the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) took place in Berlin. The focus was on the scientific exchange on new methods for the identification and assessment of possible risks of chemicals and (nano)particles. 

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Metal fragments in game meat: How soap blocks help to minimise health risks

Two-day symposium dedicated to the health risks of eating game meat

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Residues of plant protection products with PFAS active ingredients in fruit and vegetables: Is there a health risk?

There are currently some reports in the media about an increase in the use of PFAS pesticides in fruit and vegetables traded in Europe.

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Video of the symposium "Risk assessment of genotoxic compounds"

What are the challenges, which approaches are discussed? Insights, statements, results

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Product notifications: Why do companies have a notification obligation?

New explanatory video: Chemical products are typically complex mixtures composed of various ingredients. Companies have an obligation to submit product notifications to the BfR. We explain the reason for this notification obligation in a new video.

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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.

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).

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. 

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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