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Science reports

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19.12.2014
Final report of the BfR
 Research project "Safety of game meat obtained through hunting" (LEMISI) 137.2 KB
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Information

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27.01.2015
BfR Information
 Determination of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in honey by SPE-LC-MS/MS: Method Protocol 309.2 KB
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24.10.2014
BfR Information
 Determination of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in plant material by SPE-LC-MS/MS: Method Protocol 433.8 KB
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Opinion

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18.02.2025
BfR Communication No. 004/2025
 Glycerol in slush ice drinks can cause undesirable health effects 383.4 KB
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06.11.2024
BfR Opinion No. 050/2024
 PFAS: Not all “forever chemicals” are persisting in the body 197.8 KB
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01.11.2024
BfR Communication No. 048/2024
 Climate change and foodborne diseases 242.9 KB
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06.08.2024
BfR Opinion No 037/2024
 Salmonella control programme – results for 2023: stable situation with low levels 716.0 KB
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19.03.2024
BfR Opinion No. 016/2024
 Prevention of Foodborne Illness When Keeping Food Hot 698.2 KB
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25.09.2023
BfR Opinion No 041/2023
 Assessment of health risks from ergot alkaloids in selected cereal products 1.3 MB
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28.08.2023
Communication No. 038/2023
 Does treatment with UV-C LED light reduce the number of Salmonella and Campylobacter on eggs? 483.1 KB
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19.06.2023
BfR Opinion No 028/2023
 Salmonella control programme – results for 2022: no consistent trend for all poultry and production types 1001.7 KB
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19.06.2023
BfR Opinion No 026/2023
 Salmonella control programme – results for 2020: Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium amongst laying hens continues to decline 1006.6 KB
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19.06.2023
BfR Opinion No 027/2023
 Salmonella control programme – results for 2021: declining trend for Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium in laying hens has not continued 998.4 KB
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07.02.2023
BfR Opinion No 004/2023
 Sweeteners: majority of studies confirm no adverse health effects – however, the study situation is insufficient 1.0 MB
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13.01.2023
BfR Opinion No 001/2023 (assessment as of 30 November 2020)
 Spelt can also trigger allergies - low level of public knowledge about spelt being a type of wheat 348.0 KB
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30.11.2022
Joint Opinion No. 036/2022 from the BfR and MRI
 New Findings concerning "Bovine Meat and Milk Factors" (BMMF) 156.1 KB
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20.10.2022
BfR Opinion No.027/2022
 Acute botulism in German dairy herds: human cases of botulism from the consumption of milk and dairy products are very unlikely 213.3 KB
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30.06.2022
BfR Opinion No 017/2022
 Results of the National Residue Control Plan and the Import Monitoring Plan 2020: Health Impairments Due to Residues and Contaminants in Food from Animals Are Not to be Expected 35.8 KB
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29.03.2022
Updated BfR Opinion No 009/2022
 Recommendations for the hygienic preparation of powdered infant formula 327.7 KB
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05.01.2022
BfR Opinion No. 002/2022
 Evaluation Report on the Results of the National Residue Control Plan and the Import Monitoring Plan 2019 29.1 KB
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14.12.2021
BfR Opinion No 040/2021
 Curcumin in food supplements: Acceptable daily intake may be exceeded 120.2 KB
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24.11.2021
BfR Opinion no. 037/2021
 PFAS maximum levels in feedstuffs: BfR recommends improved analytical methods 399.7 KB
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05.11.2021
BfR opinion No 034/2021 of 5 November 2021
 Marking Eels with Alizarin Red S: Additional Studies Needed to Assess Health Risks 359.4 KB
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28.06.2021
BfR Opinion no. 020/2021
 PFAS in food: BfR confirms critical exposure to industrial chemicals 734.5 KB
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15.06.2021
Joint Opinion No 018/2021 by the BfR and MRI
 Assessment of the annual number of newly available products that are sweetened with fructose-glucose syrup or glucose-fructose syrup 1.4 MB
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04.06.2021
Updated BfR Opinion No 017/2021
 Infant nutrition: Health risks due to erucic acid are not to be expected 639.7 KB
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24.03.2021
BfR Opinion No. 010/2021
 Evaluation Report on the Results of the National Residue Control Plan and the Import Monitoring Plan 2018 119.2 KB
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15.03.2021
BfR Opinion No. 009/2021
 Updated recommended maximum levels for the addition of vitamins and minerals to food supplements and conventional foods 478.3 KB
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17.02.2021
BfR Opinion No 006/2021
 The BfR recommends acute reference dose as basis for assessing hemp-containing foodstuff 186.2 KB
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30.10.2020
Updated BfR Opinion No. 048/2020
 Bacillus cereus bacteria in foodstuffs may cause gastrointestinal diseases 369.1 KB
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14.09.2020
BfR Opinion No. 041/2020
 Health risk assessment of mineral water with very low mineral content 501.5 KB
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27.08.2020
Updated BfR Opinion No 037/2020
 Prevention of Foodborne Illness When Keeping Food Hot 616.1 KB
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06.07.2020
BfR Opinion no. 028/2020
 The consumption of sheep or beef liver can contribute considerably to the total intake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) 294.1 KB
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17.06.2020
BfR Opinion No 026/2020
 Updated risk assessment on levels of 1,2-unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) in foods 1016.0 KB
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20.04.2020
BfR opinion No 020/2020
 Possible health risks due to high concentrations of 3-MCPD and glycidyl fatty acid esters in certain foods 1.4 MB
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30.03.2020
BfR opinion No 017/2020
 Ergosterol in fruit - a marker for mould toxins? 173.0 KB
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09.03.2020
BfR opinion No 015/2020
 'VITAL 3.0': New and updated proposals for reference doses of food allergens 250.1 KB
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02.03.2020
BfR opinion No 012/2020
 Popcorn quantities consumed by toddlers as basis for assessment of possible health risks 283.6 KB
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20.01.2020
BfR opinion No 004/2020
 Escherichia coli in flour – sources, risks and prevention 429.2 KB
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09.01.2020
BfR Opinion No. 002/2020
 Evaluation Report on the Results of the National Residue Control Plan and the Import Monitoring Plan 2017 112.3 KB
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28.11.2019
BfR Opinion No 047/2019
 Comparing the genetic material of pathogens to explain disease outbreaks 245.2 KB
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25.11.2019
Opinion No. 046/2019 of BfR
 Fillable articles made from melamine formaldehyde resin, such as coffee-to-go cups sold as 'bambooware', may leak harmful substances into hot foods 1.6 MB
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22.10.2019
BfR opinion No 041/2019
 Single case assessment of mould toxins on popcorn kernels 246.2 KB
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19.09.2019
BfR Opinion No 014/2019 of 18 April 2019, updated on
 New pathogens in beef and cow’s milk products: More research required 186.9 KB
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17.09.2019
BfR Opinion No. 036/2019
 Polyamide Kitchen Utensils: Keep contact with hot food as brief as possible 427.7 KB
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25.07.2019
BfR Opinion No 027/2019
 High aluminium levels in some matcha tea samples 284.5 KB
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29.05.2019
BfR Opinion No 020/2019
 Micro-ribonucleic acid in milk: health risk very unlikely 200.7 KB
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27.05.2019
BfR Opinion No 018/2019
 Children and adolescents: Excessive consumption of energy drinks Increases health risk for cardiovascular system 837.6 KB
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13.05.2019
BfR Opinion No 017/2019
 Pyrrolizidine alkaloid levels in dried and deep-frozen spices and herbs too high 151.2 KB
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09.04.2019
BfR Opinion No. 011/2019
 Results of the National Residue Control Plan and Import Control Plan for 2016 123.7 KB
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05.04.2019
BfR Opinion No. 010/2019
 Results of the National Residue Control Plan and Import Control Plan for 2015 121.1 KB
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21.12.2018
BfR Opinion No 045/2018
 Game meat: health assessment of human-pathogenic parasites 661.3 KB
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20.12.2018
BfR Opinion No 044/2018
 Erucic acid: BfR endorses proposed maximum levels, but foods with added fats should be restricted too 176.8 KB
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07.12.2018
Opinion No 039/2018 of the BfR
 Poppy seeds in food: The content of opium alkaloid thebaine should be reduced as much as possible 318.0 KB
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08.11.2018
BfR Opinion No 034/2018
 Tetrahydrocannabinol levels are too high in many hemp-containing foods - health impairments are possible 686.3 KB
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05.09.2018
BfR Opinion No 028/2018
 Brucellosis: Although risk of infection from mare's milk is low in Germany, BfR still recommends heat treatment 245.9 KB
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07.08.2018
BfR Opinion No 026/2018
 EU maximum levels for cadmium in food for infants and young children sufficient - Exposure to lead should fundamentally be reduced to the achievable minimum 160.8 KB
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26.07.2018
BfR Opinion No 024/2018
 Release of metals from enamel-coated grill racks: Several give off too much 23.6 KB
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18.06.2018
BfR Opinion No 021/2018
 Francisella tularensis infections from foods unlikely 41.1 KB
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30.05.2018
BfR Opinion No. 014/2018
 Polyamide oligomers: plastic components from kitchenware 183.2 KB
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19.04.2018
BfR Opinion No 009/2018
 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in food: Prediction of the disease-causing potential of the various strains not yet possible 43.8 KB
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15.02.2018
Updated BfR Opinion No 006/2018
 The entry of perchlorate into the food chain should be reduced 35.4 KB
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15.02.2018
Updated BfR Opinion No 007/2018
 The entry of chlorate into the food chain should be reduced 36.5 KB
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11.09.2017
BfR Opinion No.026/2017
 Botulism risk through salted and dried roach 57.1 KB
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07.09.2017
Opinion No. 025/2017 of BfR
 Suffocation risk from small hard sugar balls 47.5 KB
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10.07.2017
BfR Opinion No. 013/2017
 Grass and leaf products for consumption may be contaminated with human pathogen bacteria 64.1 KB
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27.03.2017
BfR Opinion No 003/2017
 Risk assessment of the occurrence of alkaloids in lupin seeds 312.7 KB
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28.09.2016
BfR Opinion No. 030/2016
 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: Levels in foods should continue to be kept as low as possible 42.4 KB
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10.08.2016
BfR Opinion No. 023/2016
Levels of styrene oligomers measured in food simulants show that health risks are unlikely 30.7 KB
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05.07.2016
BfR Opinion No 019/2016 upon consultation with the RKI
 Possible health risks from contaminated foods in hospital kitchens can be minimised through suitable measures 31.8 KB
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15.04.2016
BfR opinion 022/2016
 Epoxide resin coatings of cans: substance transfer to oil-containing foods possible 23.7 KB
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01.10.2015
BfR Opinion No. 035/2015
 Results of the National Residue Control Plan and Import Control Plan for 2013 confirm a high level of safety with foods of animal origin 63.8 KB
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14.08.2015
BfR Opinion No. 025/2015
 Infant and follow-on formula: no evidence for health benefits of probiotic additives 23.1 KB
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30.04.2015
BfR Opinion No. 013/2015
 Microplastic Particles in Food 18.8 KB
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11.03.2014
BfR Opinion No. 014/2014
 New EU maximum levels for dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs and non-dioxin-like PCBs in livers of terrestrial animals and in sheep liver 108.4 KB
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13.12.2013
BfR Opinion Nr. 022/2014
 Food hygiene: Derogation from the official testing requirement for Trichinella 38.4 KB
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13.11.2013
Opinion No 035/2014 of the BfR
 High tropane alkaloid levels in cereal products: Health impairments are possible in individuals with heart problems 115.7 KB
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10.09.2013
BfR Opinion No. 022/2013
 Health assessment of perchlorate residues in foods 95.1 KB
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09.08.2013
BfR Opinion No. 021/2013
 Melons: Health Hazard through Contamination with Pathogenic Bacteria 128.8 KB
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24.07.2013
BfR Opinion Nr. 021/2014
 Primary aromatic amines from printed food contact materials such as napkins or bakery bags 86.6 KB
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05.07.2013
BfR Opinion No. 018/2013
 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal teas and teas 313.6 KB
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03.06.2013
Updated BfR Opinion No. 011/2013
 Baseline study on the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in specific ready-to-eat foods 26.0 KB
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18.01.2013
BfR Opinion No. 002/2013
 Yersinia in food: recommendations for protection against infections 116.6 KB
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14.01.2013
BfR Opinion No. 001/2013
 Healthy cattle slaughtered above 8 years of age should continue to be tested for BSE in Germany 49.9 KB
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16.11.2012
BfR Opinion Nr. 019/2014
 Food hygiene: UV-C treatment is an effective method for microbial reduction on shell eggs 27.7 KB
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06.10.2012
BfR Opinion No. 038/2012
 Tenacity (resistance) of noroviruses in strawberry compote 75.1 KB
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18.09.2012
BfR Opinion No. 044/2012
 THC in feeds made from hemp and hemp products with regard to animal health and the carry-over to foods of animal origin 30.9 KB
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02.07.2012
BfR Opinion Nr. 025/2012
 BfR Advises Against Intake of the Product "Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS)" 30.7 KB
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27.09.2010
Opinion No. 006/2011 of BfR
 Risk of suffocation through hard sugar balls with chewing gum core 30.5 KB
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BfR-Corona-Monitor

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04.04.2023
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 04 - 05 April 2023 606.2 KB
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07.03.2023
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 07 - 08 March 2023 606.0 KB
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07.02.2023
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 07 - 08 February 2023 607.7 KB
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03.01.2023
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 03 - 05 January 2023 608.1 KB
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06.12.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 6 - 7 December 2022 602.3 KB
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02.11.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 November 2022 614.2 KB
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04.10.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 4 - 5 October 2022 613.5 KB
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06.09.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 6 - 7 September 2022 610.5 KB
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03.08.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 August 2022 563.5 KB
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05.07.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 - 6 July 2022 612.6 KB
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09.06.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 - 8 June 2022 600.6 KB
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24.05.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 24 - 25 May 2022 769.4 KB
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10.05.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 10 - 12 May 2022 765.2 KB
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26.04.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 - 27 April 2022 740.0 KB
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12.04.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 12 - 13 April 2022 735.2 KB
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29.03.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 29 - 30 March 2022 640.2 KB
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15.03.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 15 - 16 March 2022 654.5 KB
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01.03.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 1 - 2 March 2022 834.7 KB
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15.02.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 15 - 16 February 2022 671.2 KB
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01.02.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 1 - 2 February 2022 847.0 KB
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18.01.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 18 - 19 January 2022 914.7 KB
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04.01.2022
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 4 - 5 January 2022 919.4 KB
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21.12.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 21 - 22 December 2021 904.0 KB
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07.12.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 - 8 December 2021 880.2 KB
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23.11.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 23 - 24 November 2021 875.6 KB
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09.11.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 9 - 10 November 2021 868.1 KB
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26.10.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 - 27 October 2021 859.2 KB
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12.10.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 12 - 13 October 2021 856.9 KB
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28.09.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 28 - 29 September 2021 810.8 KB
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14.09.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 14 - 15 September 2021 805.6 KB
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20.08.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 17 - 18 August 2021 803.8 KB
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03.08.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 3 - 4 August 2021 830.5 KB
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20.07.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 20 - 21 July 2021 738.4 KB
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06.07.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 6 - 8 July 2021 739.3 KB
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22.06.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 22 - 23 June 2021 776.6 KB
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08.06.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 8 - 9 June 2021 778.4 KB
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25.05.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 25 - 26 May 2021 779.2 KB
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11.05.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 11 - 12 May 2021 599.8 KB
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27.04.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 27 - 28 April 2021 600.1 KB
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13.04.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 13 - 14 April 2021 588.1 KB
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30.03.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 30 - 31 March 2021 584.0 KB
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16.03.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 16 - 17 March 2021 611.6 KB
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02.03.2021
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16.02.2021
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02.02.2021
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19.01.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 19 - 20 January 2021 518.8 KB
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05.01.2021
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 - 6 January 2021 504.6 KB
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17.12.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 17 - 18 December 2020 469.1 KB
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08.12.2020
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24.11.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 24 - 25 November 2020 465.0 KB
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10.11.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 10 - 11 November 2020 458.8 KB
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27.10.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 27 - 28 October 2020 433.7 KB
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13.10.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 13 - 14 October 2020 440.7 KB
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29.09.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 29 - 30 September 2020 439.9 KB
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15.09.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 15 - 16 September 2020 435.3 KB
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01.09.2020
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18.08.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 18 - 19 August 2020 432.5 KB
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04.08.2020
 BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 4 - 6 August 2020 427.0 KB
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21.07.2020
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07.07.2020
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23.06.2020
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09.06.2020
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26.05.2020
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19.05.2020
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28.04.2020
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24.03.2020
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Presentation

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15.03.2024
Presentation, Dr. Monika Lahrssen-Wiederholt, BMEL, Berlin
 Results of the expert discussion “Methods of recording bullet fragments and measurement procedures for describing a reliable killing effect in simulants” 272.3 KB
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15.03.2024
Präsentation, Ingo Rottenberger, Annett Martin, Dr. Ellen Ulbig, BfR, Berlin
 Untersuchung des Einflusses von Gussformmaterialien, Abkühlphase und Lagerdauer auf große Gelatineblöcke als Prüfsimulanz für Jagdgeschosse 1.6 MB
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15.03.2024
Presentation, Annett Martin, Dr. Ellen Ulbig, Ingo Rottenberger, BfR, Berlin
 Suitability of two gelatin block sizes as ballistic simulants for hunting rifle bullets with 2900 J 2.8 MB
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15.03.2024
Präsentation, Ingo Rottenberger, BfR, Berlin
 Konzept des Ringversuchs 320.5 KB
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15.03.2024
Präsentation, Ingo Rottenberger, BfR, Berlin
 Standardarbeitsanweisung Seife 1.4 MB
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15.03.2024
Presentation, Dr. Ellen Ulbig, Annett Martin, Ingo Rottenberger, BfR, Berlin
 Suitability test of gelatin as a test simulant in two block sizes when fired with a very high-energy hunting bullet > 5000 J and test of a modified crack length measurement method 1.7 MB
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14.03.2024
Presentation, Dr. Anneluise Mader, BfR, Berlin
 The SafeGameMeat network (COST Action 22166) 5.6 MB
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14.03.2024
Presentation, Dr. Niels Kanstrup, Aarhus Universität, Dänemark
 Hunting rifle ammunition – a technical, sociological view on benefits, performance, availability and monitoring the success 2.4 MB
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14.03.2024
Presentation, Dr. Kirsten Schulz, BfR, Berlin
 Bioavailability of lead – influence of culinary preparation 1.4 MB
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14.03.2024
Presentation, Dr. Ulrike Pabel, BfR, Berlin
 Health risks of lead, copper, zinc in game meat 1.3 MB
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14.03.2024
Präsentation, Annina Haase, BfR, Berlin
 Analysis of bullet fragments in roe deer carcasses 1.8 MB
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14.03.2024
Presentation, PD Dr. Robert Pieper, BfR, Berlin
 Food safety of game meat obtained from hunting 2.0 MB
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14.03.2024
Präsentation, Dr. Eva Trojnar, BfR, Berlin
 Rotaviren und Hepatitis E-Viren in Wildschweinen und Wildwiederkäuern in Brandenburg, 2019-2022 2.6 MB
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14.03.2024
Präsentation, Finn Schrader, Universität Göttingen
 Überprüfung der Gelatine-Angaben des Herstellers Gelita 1021.5 KB
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29.11.2016
Presentation Richard Brereton, University of Bristol, UK
 Multivariate Pattern Recognition for Chemometrics 1.0 MB
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29.11.2016
Presentation Federico Marini, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
 Validation of Chemometric Models and Aspects of Data Fusion 3.5 MB
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29.11.2016
Presentation Martin Alewijn, RIKILT Wageningen UR, The Netherlands
 Validation of Multivariate Classification Methods 2.0 MB
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29.11.2016
Presentation Michael Dickinson, Fera Science Ltd., UK
 Validation of LC-Mass Spectrometry based methods and routine quality control 1.8 MB
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29.11.2016
Presentation Christiano Garino, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Italy
 INTELLItrace: a Food Integrity Procurement for the Standardisation and Harmonisation of Untargeted Methods 1.5 MB
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28.11.2016
Presentation Michèle Lees, Independent Expert, France
 The Importance of Standardised Non-Targeted Methods in Food Authentication 2.8 MB
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28.11.2016
Presentation Jeffrey Moore, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, USA
 Standardization of Non-Targeted Approaches for Food Fraud Detection 1.7 MB
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28.11.2016
Presentation Christoph Steinbeck, European Bioinformatics Institute, UK
 Developing an Efficient Infrastructure, Standards and Data-Flow for Metabolomics 16.1 MB
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28.11.2016
Presentation Paul Brereton, Fera Science Ltd., UK
 Introduction to FoodIntegrity 4.7 MB
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28.11.2016
Presentation Vincent Baeten, Walloon Agricultural Research Centre, Belgium
 Challenges in Infrared Spectroscopy Based Non-Targeted Analysis 2.5 MB
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28.11.2016
Presentation Freddy Thomas, Eurofins Analytics, France
 Challenges in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Based Non-Targeted Analysis 3.2 MB
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28.11.2016
Presentation Milena Stránská-Zachariášová, University of Chemistry and Technology, Czech Republic
 Challenges in Mass Spectrometry Based Non-Targeted Analysis 10.2 MB
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02.06.2016
Presentation Vadims Bartkevics, BIOR
 Detection of Natural and Accidental Contamination of Spices and Herbs 2.0 MB
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02.06.2016
Presentation Saskia van Ruth/Isabelle Silvis, DLO
 Deliberate Contamination - Detection by Spectrometric Fingerprinting Methods 2.5 MB
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02.06.2016
Presentation Bettina Horn, BfR
 Detection of spice adulteration using spectroscopic fingerprinting techniques 2.3 MB
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02.06.2016
Presentation Ildikó Bata-Vidács, NARIC
 Decontamination of Spice Paprika 1.3 MB
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02.06.2016
Presentation Ute Gramm, Authority for Health and Consumer Protection, Hamburg, Germany
 Keynote: Import Control of Food of Non-Animal Origin 1.8 MB
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02.06.2016
Presentation David Trigo, Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), Germany
 Overview on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) 1.5 MB
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02.06.2016
Presentation Armin Weiser, BfR
 FoodChain-Lab: Tracing software supporting foodborne disease outbreak investigations 2.7 MB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Gerhard Weber, European Spice Association
 Challenges in the production of safe spices and herbs 682.1 KB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Zoltán Lakner, Budapest Corvinus University
 Network and vulnerability analysis of international spice trade 1.0 MB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Nora Adányi, NARIC
 Vulnerable Points in Spice Production Chains 2.2 MB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Anselm Lehmacher, Institute for Hygiene and Environment Hamburg, Germany
 Overview on biological hazards and detection methods 747.9 KB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Anneluise Mader, BfR
 Biological hazards and their tenacity in spices and dried herbs 2.6 MB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Hendrik Frentzel, BfR
 Survival, detection and toxinogenic potential of Bacillus cereus group species in spices and herbs 817.6 KB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Svetlana Cvetkova, BIOR
 Detection of Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes DNA in artificially contamined spices 708.5 KB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Mai Dinh-Thanh, BfR
 Impact of spiking techniques on the survival of Staphylococcus aureus in artificially contaminated condiments 1.3 MB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Ioanna Stratakou, Wageningen University (WU), the Netherlands
 Predictive Microbiology for Spices and Herbs 7.4 MB
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01.06.2016
Presentation Matthias Filter, BfR
 Available Community Tools for Predictive Modelling 983.8 KB
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FAQs

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Date Title
18.11.2024 Campylobacter: The diarrhoea pathogen is often found on poultry meat
14.10.2024 Question and Answers on methanol in spirits
18.09.2024 STEC/EHEC infections from food: recognising and preventing risks
05.09.2024 Noroviruses – recognizing and avoiding sources of infection
25.06.2024 Mould in foods – health risks and how to avoid them
31.01.2024 Smoke flavourings in food
22.12.2023 Coenzyme Q10: what is known about the health risks – and what isn’t?
20.07.2023 Sweeteners in food – Selected questions and answers
20.07.2023 C. difficile - An intestinal germ with pathogenic potential
11.05.2023 Selected Questions & Answers on Grayanotoxins in Honey
14.02.2023 Correct cooling: Frequently asked questions on refrigerating foods in private households
19.12.2022 Questions and answers on the health risks of food and feed containing hemp
10.05.2022 Can SARS-CoV-2 Be Transmitted Via Food And Objects?
20.04.2022 Hygienic handling of mineral, spring and table water as well as drinking water in the household
16.07.2021 Frequently asked questions about African swine fever (ASF)
25.08.2020 FAQs about aluminium in food and products intended for consumers
25.11.2019 Questions and answers on tableware and kitchen utensils made of melamine-formaldehyde resin
10.04.2017 Questions and Answers on Chemical Decontamination of Poultry Meat
28.07.2016 Frequently asked questions regarding the contamination of foods with 3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and glycidyl fatty acid esters
11.06.2014 Questions and Answers on Hormones in Meat and Milk
17.01.2014 Frequently asked questions about the release of lead from coffee and espresso machines
11.06.2013 Frequently Asked Questions on nitrate and nitrite in food
08.11.2012 FAQs about the trendy drink Bubble Tea
08.11.2012 Selected Questions and Answers on Vitamin D
02.03.2012 Rare but avoidable: questions and answers about botulism

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07.05.2024
Information
 Safe Food - Especially Vulnerable Groups in Community Institutions 695.9 KB
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15.10.2021
Information
 Protection against food-borne diseases caused by bacterial toxins 349.1 KB
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Publications - EU-Almanac

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06.07.2018
BfR Information Brochure
 EU Food Safety Almanac in chinese language (2017) 4.2 MB
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10.04.2018
BfR Information Brochure
 EU Food Safety Almanac in russian language (2017) 3.9 MB
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20.12.2017
BfR Information Brochure
 EU Food Safety Almanac in spanish language (2017) 4.0 MB
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10.11.2017
BfR Information Brochure
 EU Food Safety Almanac in french language (2017) 3.8 MB
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08.11.2017
BfR Information Brochure
 EU Food Safety Almanac in portuguese language (2017) 3.7 MB
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03.11.2017
BfR Information Brochure
 EU Food Safety Almanac in german language (2017) 4.1 MB
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Publications - Flyers

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13.09.2012
Flyer
 Research jointly Assess together Act as a network 653.4 KB
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Other documents

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04.03.2025
Table
 The BfR's recommended maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplement and fortfied foods 542.5 KB
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11.04.2023
 Overview of the BfR-Corona-Monitor questionnaire (status 11 April 2023) 880.4 KB
03.09.2012
Minutes of an expert discussion held at the BfR
 Hygiene in sprout production 50.0 KB
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04.06.2012
BfR Report
 Assessment of the current situation and future perspectives: improving meat hygiene through decontamination? 52.7 KB
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Press releases

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Date Title Keywords
20.11.2024
35/2024
 More than just insects: Alternative protein sources complement conventional feed and food
20.11.2024
34/2024
 Melatonin in food supplements: not a “gentle sleeping aid”
10.09.2024
28/2024
 Food additives in the spotlight
25.06.2024
23/2024
 Strengthening food safety – promoting exchange
17.05.2024
15/2024
 Global commodity chains: The numerous stations to greater feed and food safety
07.05.2024
13/2024
 Safe food: Protection against foodborne diseases in communal facilities
29.04.2024
12/2024
 Making food safer across continents
17.04.2024
08/2024
 Together for Safe Food: BfR and SFA sign cooperation agreement
22.03.2024
05/2024
 Straw or bellows: tools for blowing out eggs protect against food-borne infections
15.12.2023
32/2023
 Sociable, enjoyable, dangerous? What is important when preparing fondue and raclette
08.11.2023
23/2023
 Germs in food - food-borne infections and how to prevent them
04.10.2023
17/2023
 Meat of wild game animals should become safer
26.06.2023
12/2023
 Strengthen global scientific exchange for food safety
06.06.2023
10/2023
 World Food Safety Day: 600 million reasons for good kitchen hygiene
16.05.2023
09/2023
 German-Tunisian cooperation for increased food safety
06.10.2022
35/2022
 Tunisia: Food safety crisis exercise
17.08.2022
29/2022
 Working together for better food and nutrition safety
07.06.2022
21/2022
 Now also online: The BfR World Food Safety Almanac
16.05.2022
19/2022
 German-Tunisian cooperation in consumer protection
07.02.2022
04/2022
 Infection with the coronavirus: Two thirds of the population see a high risk in schools and day-care centres
24.01.2022
01/2022
 Coronavirus: Around one third believe they cannot protect themselves from an infection
13.12.2021
47/2021
 Corona measures: New regulations met with broad acceptance
15.11.2021
45/2021
 COVID-19 pandemic: Population feels less safe
04.10.2021
40/2021
 3G or 2G? How the rules are received
07.09.2021
38/2021
 Colourful, extended shelf life, and flavourful - What does the population think about food additives?
06.09.2021
37/2021
 3G rule: Three out of four support the new regulations
11.08.2021
35/2021
 Who does what? Reference book gives an overview of the food safety institutions in Europe
26.07.2021
34/2021
 Latest BfR-Corona-Monitor: population limits its leisure behaviour less
16.07.2021
33/2021
 African swine fever: No risk to consumers
28.06.2021
28/2021
 PFAS industrial chemicals: Some population groups sometimes exceed the health-based guidance value
14.06.2021
27/2021
 Growing feeling of safety among the population
04.06.2021
25/2021
 World Food Safety Day puts the focus on the global importance of high-quality food
03.05.2021
19/2021
 Nighttime curfew met with mixed acceptance
19.04.2021
15/2021
 Infection with Corona: Sense of security among the population has slightly increased
16.03.2021
11/2021
 Maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements and fortified foods
30.03.2021
13/2021
 Germany and Tunisia - working together to improve food safety
18.03.2021
12/2021
 If using salt, use iodised salt
08.03.2021
10/2021
 Corona: Nearly half of the population has already gotten tested
08.02.2021
06/2021
 Working from home: Majority supports the new regulation
25.01.2021
04/2021
 Corona vaccination: Approach receives approval
20.01.2021
03/2021
 What's in your food: a look into the BfR MEAL Study kitchen
11.01.2021
02/2021
 Protection against corona: 82 percent ventilate more frequently
23.12.2020
45/2020
 The majority of respondents approves the tightening of measures
14.12.2020
42/2020
 Coronavirus pandemic: Entering the Christmas season with caution
18.11.2020
39/2020
 Chia, goji & co. - Superfoods are part of a healthy diet for approximately half of the population
11.11.2020
37/2020
 Tracking down listeria
02.11.2020
36/2020
 Even before the new corona rules come into force, many have become more cautious
19.10.2020
34/2020
 Population currently sees coronavirus as the greatest health risk
16.10.2020
33/2020
 Ban on accommodation meets with mixed acceptance among the population
30.09.2020
32/2020
 Invisible threat: listeria in smoked fish
21.09.2020
30/2020
 Despite coronavirus: Social contacts increase again
11.09.2020
29/2020
 African swine fever: No risk to consumers
24.08.2020
27/2020
 Vast majority supports mandatory corona tests for returnees
11.08.2020
25/2020
 Population still considers coronavirus pandemic relevant
26.06.2020
23/2020
 A quarter say they use the Corona-Warn-App
15.06.2020
22/2020
 Coronavirus: The majority is not worried, but still cautious
05.06.2020
20/2020
 Keep diarrhoea and jaundice at bay
29.05.2020
18/2020
 The risk of coronavirus is still taken seriously
15.05.2020
16/2020
 Coronavirus infection: Perceived safety grows
07.05.2020
15/2020
 Coronavirus pandemic: Increased desire for social contacts
29.04.2020
13/2020
 Consumer health protection: Over half of the population trusts state authorities
30.04.2020
14/2020
 Coronavirus: health and economic concerns
24.04.2020
12/2020
 Mandatory wearing of masks finds broad approval
17.04.2020
11/2020
 Fear of coronavirus declines
09.04.2020
10/2020
 Coronavirus pandemic: risk awareness is higher in old age
03.04.2020
08/2020
 More people protect themselves from coronavirus
27.03.2020
07/2020
 Infection with the coronavirus: Most feared are other people - and door handles
14.01.2020
02/2020
 Well wrapped: enjoying food safely and sustainably
29.11.2019
49/2019
 "Fingerprint" helps to convict food counterfeiters
25.11.2019
47/2019
 Do not use "bamboo ware" tableware for hot drinks and meals
31.10.2019
41/2019
 On the trail of pathogens in meat, eggs and raw milk
23.10.2019
40/2019
 Listeria: hunting the culprit using genetic profiling
17.10.2019
38/2019
 What's in your food? The BfR MEAL Study newsletter provides up-to-date and concise information
27.05.2019
17/2019
 Excessive consumption of energy drinks increases health risk for children and adolescents
26.03.2019
10/2019
 Cooking for large numbers: hygiene rules make foods from commercial kitchens safer
21.12.2018
44/2018
 Game meat should be thoroughly cooked before eating
25.10.2018
34/2018
 How much active substance gets into the feeding trough and onto the plate?
27.09.2018
30/2018
 Listeriosis: Rare but dangerous for the elderly, expectant mothers and immunocomprimised persons
14.09.2018
28/2018
 African swine fever: No risk to consumers
24.01.2018
05/2018
 Kitchen hygiene in the spotlight: Do TV cooking shows influence our hygiene behaviour?
19.01.2018
04/2018
 Germs and more - Clever kitchen hygiene
16.01.2018
02/2018
 African swine fever: No risk to consumers
03.11.2017
46/2017
 Together for more food safety in Europe and its neighbouring countries
11.09.2017
32/2017
 Botulism risk through salted and dried roach
10.07.2017
28/2017
 Food made from leaves and grasses may contain pathogens
07.07.2017
27/2017
 Further education and networking of risk experts from all over the world
27.03.2017
12/2017
 Lupin seeds: Health impairments possible with bitter taste
05.04.2017
13/2017
 Study analyses foods for radioactive substances
25.01.2017
02/2017
 Safe preparation of food in commercial kitchens
18.01.2017
01/2017
 Breakfast at the BfR - with certainty!
02.12.2016
48/2016
 New procedures to authenticate foods as a step towards standardisation
17.11.2016
47/2016
 Tracking Down the Food Fraudsters
09.11.2016
45/2016
 Salmonella, Listeria and Co.: Old and new challenges for food safety
16.08.2016
32/2016
 High season for salmonella and campylobacter
03.08.2016
30/2016
 Energy Drinks & Co: BfR film provides information on health risks posed by caffeine-containing beverages
22.06.2016
24/2016
 Cooked on the inside, but not charred on the outside: BfR web film on the art of grilling
06.06.2016
20/2016
 Adulterated animal-based foods to become easier to detect in future
31.05.2016
19/2016
 Spices and herbs: Ingredients which may pose a health risk
24.05.2016
16/2016
 Insects as Food and Feed - Food of the Future?
18.02.2016
09/2016
 Global food trade poses new challenges to consumer health protection
27.01.2016
05/2016
 Hygiene rules in the catering sector: ensuring safe handling of food
17.08.2015
22/2015
 Advanced training and networking for risk experts from all over the world
02.04.2015
09/2015
 Hygiene Keeps You Healthy
16.03.2015
08/2015
 Omics methods: Towards a better prediction of the effects of substances at very low doses
24.11.2014
32/2014
 Aluminium in everyday life: a health risk?
07.11.2014
31/2014
 Pathogens in foods: progress and challenges
10.10.2014
26/2014
 What to do with the chicken in the kitchen? A lack of kitchen hygiene can make you sick
15.08.2014
22/2014
 Advanced training and networking for experts from all over the world
02.06.2014
13/2014
 Food safety and globalisation - challenges and opportunities
29.01.2014
05/2014
 People consuming high amounts of energy drinks ignore the pick-me-up risk
15.01.2014
02/2014
 Don’t catch anything - consumer tips for handling fish
10.01.2014
01/2014
 Germs in the kitchen: tips on food hygiene
16.12.2013
33/2013
 Invisible enemies - tips to ensure that viruses don’t spoil your appetite
02.12.2013
32/2013
 Food safety in Europe - who does what?
12.08.2013
23/2013
 Second BfR Summer School on the topic of food safety
09.08.2013
22/2013
 Melons can transfer pathogenic germs
23.07.2013
19/2013
 Globally Traded Foods: How can the health and economic risks be reduced?
02.08.2013
21/2013
 Spices and Herbs: A Risk-free Taste Experience
30.04.2013
12/2013
 Cooking in industrial kitchens: preparing foods safely
13.03.2013
05/2013
 Deep frozen berries are better thoroughly cooked before consumption
07.02.2013
03/2013
 Current situation and future perspectives: continuing development of meat inspection
23.11.2012
40/2012
 Pathogens in food: Progress and new challenges for zoonosis control
08.10.2012
32/2012
 Outbreak of acute vomiting with diarrhoea in children and youths over, cause identified
05.10.2012
31/2012
 A batch of deep-frozen strawberries is probably the cause of a major outbreak of acute vomiting with diarrhoea in children and young adults in the eastern federal states
27.09.2012
26/2012
 Cassia cinnamon with high coumarin contents to be consumed in moderation

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BfR Commission for Biological Hazards and Hygiene*
BfR-Corona-Monitor
Consultant laboratory for Leptospira
Consultant laboratory for vibrios
Correct Cooling
Educational videos about kitchen hygiene
Foodborne disease outbreaks
Germany and Tunisia - working together to improve food safety
Germs travel with you
Horse meat in the food chain
Kitchen hygiene
Overview of the presentations at the BfR Symposium "Insects as Food and Feed - Food of the Future?" on 24 May 2016
Overview of the presentations at the BfR Symposium SPICED Symposium "Spices and Herbs - A Risk Free Taste Experience?" on 1 June 2016
Overview of the presentations at the BfR Symposium SPICED Symposium "Spices and Herbs - A Risk Free Taste Experience?" on 2 June 2016
Overview of the presentations at the BfR-Symposium: Principles and measures: How to overcome a life-threatening crisis in the food chain on 14 and 15 November 2013
Reclaimed wastewater in agriculture
Specialised laboratory for spore formers
Unit Risks of Subpopulations and Human Studies

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Third party projects

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Project
Innovative Tools for Assessment and Authentication of chicken and beef meat, and dairy products' QualiTies (INTAQT)
01.06.2021 - 31.05.2026

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Communication

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Date Title Size
25.04.2025
BfR Communication No. 013/2025
 Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in wine 208.2 KB
PDF-File
26.03.2025
BfR Communication No. 011/2025
 Strengthening existing Indo-German cooperation 245.5 KB
PDF-File
21.03.2025
BfR Communication No. 009/2025
 EDKAR study: Data collection on the consumption of energy drinks and their health effects in adolescents completed 165.8 KB
PDF-File
04.03.2025
BfR Communication No. 007/2025
 Foodborne infections: New video makes the invisible visible 463.9 KB
PDF-File
03.12.2024
BfR Communication No. 054/2024
 New ways of working together on food safety: BfR agrees on work plan with UK authorities 212.2 KB
PDF-File
02.12.2024
BfR Communication No. 053/2024
 Risk assessment of chemicals in food and feed: An international endeavour 269.4 KB
PDF-File
28.11.2024
BfR Communication No. 052/2024
 German-Tunisian leadership programme to strengthen food safety 270.9 KB
PDF-File
11.10.2024
Communication Nr. 045/2024
 “Scientifically sound and independent of politics” BfR President Professor Andreas Hensel honoured by the German Feed Association 160.8 KB
PDF-File
14.03.2024
Communication No. 014/2024
 Researching and progressing together: BfR and KIT sign co-operation agreement 170.4 KB
PDF-File
12.03.2024
Communication No. 013/2024
 Metal fragments in game meat: How soap blocks help to minimise health risks 201.0 KB
PDF-File
16.11.2023
Communication No. 058/2023
 Smoke flavourings may contain substances that are hazardous to health 191.7 KB
PDF-File
16.11.2023
Communication No. 057/2023
 Omega-3 fatty acid supplements can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in heart patients 192.4 KB
PDF-File
06.11.2023
Communication No. 056/2023
 Innovative Solutions and Consistent Standards for International Food Safety 194.7 KB
PDF-File
27.10.2023
Communication No. 051/2023
 Fish and seafood - improved trace detection of life-threatening allergy sources 345.6 KB
PDF-File
05.10.2023
Communication No. 044/2023
 Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) in foodstuffs: Indications of psychoactive effects 398.8 KB
PDF-File
02.08.2023
Communication No. 036/2023
 Foods and food supplements containing soy: health aspects 623.7 KB
PDF-File
27.07.2023
Communication No. 035/2023
 New EFSA risk assessment: Some mineral oil residues in food remain a health concern 590.3 KB
PDF-File
21.07.2023
Communication No. 033/2023
 Measured: What amount of cannabinoids is transferred into the hemp tea infusion? 219.6 KB
PDF-File
17.07.2023
Communication No. 032/2023
 Successful conclusion of the 11th BfR Summer Academy 201.5 KB
PDF-File
27.06.2023
Communication No. 029/2023
 Still little knowledge on allergic reactions following insect consumption 278.6 KB
PDF-File
14.06.2023
Communication No. 025/2023
 Plant protection products - high standards for risk assessment also in case of mixtures 319.7 KB
PDF-File
08.06.2023
Communication No. 024/2023
 Cyprus and Germany: Working together for safe food 207.3 KB
PDF-File
07.06.2023
Communication No 022/2023
 Residues of plant production products in strawberries – no health effects expected 470.8 KB
PDF-File
02.05.2023
BfR Communication No 019/2023
 How are impurities modified during the food production process? 89.7 KB
PDF-File
29.12.2022
BfR Communication No. 033/2022
 Nickel: estimate of long-term intake via food based on the BfR MEAL Study 321.9 KB
PDF-File
13.12.2022
Communication No. 038/2022
 Food safety in Europe: Supporting cooperation and young talent in risk assessment 50.4 KB
PDF-File
06.12.2022
BfR Communication No. 037/2022
 Scientific evidence for health benefits of infant formula and follow-on formula with human-identical milk oligosaccharides and/or galactooligosaccharides is insufficient 387.5 KB
PDF-File
24.10.2022
Joint Communication No. 028/2022 of the BfR and the FLI
 Is African Swine Fever also transmitted through feed? 97.6 KB
PDF-File
08.10.2022
BfR Communication No. 022/2022
 Alkenylbenzenes in food: How large is the health risk? 123.2 KB
PDF-File
07.07.2022
Communication No. 018/2022
 Escherichia coli in flour - First results of the technical exchange on BfR statement 004/2020 110.9 KB
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15.07.2021
Joint communication No 022/2021 by the BfR and MRI
 Does the bovine paratuberculosis pathogen play a role in the development of Crohn's disease in humans? 204.8 KB
PDF-File
14.05.2021
BfR Communication No. 015/2021
 Vitamin D, the immune system and COVID-19 244.9 KB
PDF-File
25.11.2020
BfR Communication No. 055/2020
 Food Trend "Dragon Breath": Cool Snack - "Burnt" Mouth 162.0 KB
PDF-File
18.11.2020
BfR Communication No. 052/2020
 Superfoods - super good? 173.2 KB
PDF-File
09.11.2020
BfR Communication No. 051/2020
 Infection with SARS-CoV-2 via pork meat unlikely according to current state of knowledge 140.3 KB
PDF-File
24.09.2020
BfR Opinion No 044/2020
 Food allergy caused by insects? 136.9 KB
PDF-File
19.06.2020
BfR Communication No. 027/2020
 Meat products and coronavirus: transmission unlikely 105.3 KB
PDF-File
02.06.2020
BfR Communication No. 025/2020
 Risks of disease from microbial pathogens in food can be predicted more quickly 142.0 KB
PDF-File
14.05.2020
BfR Communication No. 022/2020
 Next-generation sequencing: opportunities and limitations for human and animal health protection 237.4 KB
PDF-File
02.03.2020
BfR Opinion No 013/2020
 Shooting with lead on gelatine and soap 169.3 KB
PDF-File
29.01.2020
BfR Communication No 008/2020
 Respiratory tract disorders due to new type of coronavirus (2019-nCoV): Virus transmission through the consumption of food products or contact with consumer goods is unlikely 142.0 KB
PDF-File
11.10.2019
BfR Communication No 040/2019
 Milk recall: Questions and answers about the "waterborne bacteria" Aeromonas hydrophila 153.3 KB
PDF-File
03.07.2019
BfR Communication No. 024/2019
Jequirity bean, castor oil plant & Co. – exotic souvenirs can contain poisonous plant seeds 551.2 KB
PDF-File
03.12.2018
BfR Communication No 037/2018
 Non-dioxin-like PCBs are undesirable in food and feed 193.0 KB
PDF-File
20.11.2018
BfR Communication No 036/2018
 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) proposes new health-based guidance value for dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls 145.4 KB
PDF-File
29.10.2018
BfR Communication No 033/2018
 Is there a risk to human health from microplastics? More research and scientific data needed 112.6 KB
PDF-File
08.06.2018
BfR Communication No 019/2018
 Isoglucose and sucrose (household sugar) can be assessed similarly in terms of the potential to damage health 49.1 KB
PDF-File
05.06.2018
BfR Communication No 018/2018
 Levels of pharmacologically active opium alkaloids in poppy seeds should be lowered to the minimum technologically achievable level 39.9 KB
PDF-File
26.01.2018
BfR Communication 003/2018
 Small errors, fatal consequences: Why kitchen hygiene is not only important in canteens and restaurants but also at home 41.7 KB
PDF-File
09.08.2017
BfR Communication No 018/2017
 Outcomes of the expert discussion "Potential Effects of Caffeine on the Cardiovascular System of Children and Adolescents" 45.9 KB
PDF-File
13.12.2016
BfR Communication No. 035 /2016
 EFSA and BfR to work jointly on global food safety tools 23.8 KB
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17.06.2016
BfR Communication No. 016/2016
 The BfR launches scientific network for authenticity testing of food and feed 24.1 KB
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05.01.2016
BfR Communication No. 002/2016
 Provisional BfR recommendations on the analysis of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in herbal tea and tea (analyte spectrum and sampling method) 31.0 KB
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04.01.2016
BfR communication No. 001/2016
 Self-made herbal oils and vegetables marinated in oil conceal health risks 23.0 KB
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04.09.2015
BfR communication No. 027/2015
 Caution when eating bitter-tasting courgettes (zucchini) 56.0 KB
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06.01.2015
Communication of DTU, ANSES and BfR No. 001/2015
 More knowledge needed to ensure safe use of botanicals in food 52.0 KB
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21.10.2014
BfR communication No 036/2014
 Anthrax outbreak in Slovakian cattle herd: health hazard to consumers from meat brought into Germany unlikely 29.1 KB
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11.06.2014
Communication No 020/2014
 Chemical decontamination procedures: no substitute for integrated hygiene concepts 43.7 KB
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Events

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BfR Academy Training School for experts: Transfer of substances along the food chain - part 2
BfR Academy Training School: Transfer of substances along the food chain for experts - part 1
BfR Symposium "Zoonoses and Food Safety"
BfR Workshop Assessment of residues and contaminants in processed food and feed
Enjoying food safely and sustainably - The BfR at International Green Week 2020

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Videos

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  • 17.01.2023 6:00 Min
    „Tasty with safety“ – video 2
    „Tasty with safety“ – video 2 The three-part BfR video series “Tasty with safety” takes a closer look at hygiene practices in the kitchen: A...
  • 17.01.2023 8:00 Min
    „Tasty with safety“ – video 3
    „Tasty with safety“ – video 3 The three-part BfR video series “Tasty with safety” takes a closer look at hygiene practices in the kitchen: A...
  • 17.01.2023 5:02 Min
    „Tasty with safety“ – video 1
    „Tasty with safety“ – video 1 The three-part BfR video series “Tasty with safety” takes a closer look at hygiene practices in the kitchen: A...
  • 04.03.2025 1:37 Min
    Explainer: Don't touch raw chicken
    Explainer: Don't touch raw chicken Raw chicken meat is often contaminated with pathogenic bacteria such as Campylobacter or Salmonella. They can cause...

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Publikationen - BfR-Wissenschaft

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15.05.2012
BfR-Wissenschaft 03/2012
 EHEC Outbreak 2011 - Investigation of the Outbreak Along the Food Chain 6.3 MB
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