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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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Opinion

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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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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 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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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 028/2023
Salmonella control programme – results for 2022: no consistent trend for all poultry and production types 1001.7 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 537.4 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
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 March 2021 520.4 KB
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16.02.2021
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 16 - 17 February 2021 514.0 KB
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02.02.2021
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 2 - 3 February 2021 506.2 KB
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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
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 8 - 9 December 2020 463.5 KB
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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
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 1 - 2 September 2020 443.1 KB
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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
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 21 - 22 July 2020 419.6 KB
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07.07.2020
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 - 8 July 2020 415.3 KB
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23.06.2020
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 23 - 24 June 2020 417.4 KB
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09.06.2020
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 9 - 10 June 2020 382.8 KB
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26.05.2020
BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 26 May 2020 1.2 MB
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BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 19 May 2020 1.2 MB
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BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 12 May 2020 1.1 MB
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BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 5 May 2020 1.1 MB
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BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 21 April 2020 1.1 MB
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BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 14 April 2020 1.1 MB
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BfR-Corona-Monitor - as to 7 April 2020 1.1 MB
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Presentation

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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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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
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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
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13.09.2012
Flyer
Research jointly Assess together Act as a network 653.4 KB
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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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14.03.2024
Communication No. 014/2024
Researching and progressing together: BfR and KIT sign co-operation agreement 170.4 KB
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12.03.2024
Communication No. 013/2024
Metal fragments in game meat: How soap blocks help to minimise health risks 201.0 KB
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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
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16.11.2023
Communication No. 058/2023
Smoke flavourings may contain substances that are hazardous to health 191.7 KB
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06.11.2023
Communication No. 056/2023
Innovative Solutions and Consistent Standards for International Food Safety 194.7 KB
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27.10.2023
Communication No. 051/2023
Fish and seafood - improved trace detection of life-threatening allergy sources 345.6 KB
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05.10.2023
Communication No. 044/2023
Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) in foodstuffs: Indications of psychoactive effects 398.8 KB
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02.08.2023
Communication No. 036/2023
Foods and food supplements containing soy: health aspects 623.7 KB
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27.07.2023
Communication No. 035/2023
New EFSA risk assessment: Some mineral oil residues in food remain a health concern 590.3 KB
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21.07.2023
Communication No. 033/2023
Measured: What amount of cannabinoids is transferred into the hemp tea infusion? 219.6 KB
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17.07.2023
Communication No. 032/2023
Successful conclusion of the 11th BfR Summer Academy 201.5 KB
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27.06.2023
Communication No. 029/2023
Still little knowledge on allergic reactions following insect consumption 278.6 KB
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14.06.2023
Communication No. 025/2023
Plant protection products - high standards for risk assessment also in case of mixtures 319.7 KB
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08.06.2023
Communication No. 024/2023
Cyprus and Germany: Working together for safe food 207.3 KB
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07.06.2023
Communication No 022/2023
Residues of plant production products in strawberries – no health effects expected 470.8 KB
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02.05.2023
BfR Communication No 019/2023
How are impurities modified during the food production process? 89.7 KB
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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
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13.12.2022
Communication No. 038/2022
Food safety in Europe: Supporting cooperation and young talent in risk assessment 50.4 KB
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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
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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
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08.10.2022
BfR Communication No. 022/2022
Alkenylbenzenes in food: How large is the health risk? 123.2 KB
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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
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14.05.2021
BfR Communication No. 015/2021
Vitamin D, the immune system and COVID-19 244.9 KB
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25.11.2020
BfR Communication No. 055/2020
Food Trend "Dragon Breath": Cool Snack - "Burnt" Mouth 162.0 KB
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18.11.2020
BfR Communication No. 052/2020
Superfoods - super good? 173.2 KB
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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
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24.09.2020
BfR Opinion No 044/2020
Food allergy caused by insects? 136.9 KB
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19.06.2020
BfR Communication No. 027/2020
Meat products and coronavirus: transmission unlikely 105.3 KB
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02.06.2020
BfR Communication No. 025/2020
Risks of disease from microbial pathogens in food can be predicted more quickly 142.0 KB
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14.05.2020
BfR Communication No. 022/2020
Next-generation sequencing: opportunities and limitations for human and animal health protection 237.4 KB
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02.03.2020
BfR Opinion No 013/2020
Shooting with lead on gelatine and soap 169.3 KB
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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
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11.10.2019
BfR Communication No 040/2019
Milk recall: Questions and answers about the "waterborne bacteria" Aeromonas hydrophila 153.3 KB
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03.07.2019
BfR Communication No. 024/2019
Jequirity bean, castor oil plant & Co. – exotic souvenirs can contain poisonous plant seeds 551.2 KB
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03.12.2018
BfR Communication No 037/2018
Non-dioxin-like PCBs are undesirable in food and feed 193.0 KB
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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