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- Which chemical compounds disrupt metabolic processes in the body?
January 2019 saw the launch of the EU research project EDCMET, in which scientists from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) are also involved. EDCMET stands for "Metabolic effect...
- From civil war to the laboratory
Like many employers in the public and private sector, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) as a scientific institution also makes a contribution towards the integration of people from th...
- Re-evaluation of possible health risks posed by glyphosate-containing pesticides
In view of the public discussion of the evaluation of possible health risks posed by glyphosate-containing pesticides, the Federal Office for Risk Assessment (BfR) is organising a scientific sympos...
- Grilling with charcoal is not for indoors
If you are grilling indoors with charcoal then it's very dangerous because significant amounts of toxic gases, especially carbon monoxide (CO) are released from the glowing charcoal. Even if window...
- Mineral oils are undesirable in chocolate and other types of food
According to investigations conducted by the Stiftung Warentest, various hydrocarbon mixtures (mineral oils) have been detected in chocolate pieces enclosed in some of the tested advent calendars. ... - Nanosilver: progress in the sphere of analysis, gaps in toxicology and exposure
According to industry and trade sources, nanoscale silver is the nanomaterial most often used in products intended for consumers. However, consumers are frequently not told which products actually ...
- New analytical method for detecting the mineral oil contents in foodstuffs resulting from recycled cardboard
On 22 and 23 September 2011, about 400 representatives from the worlds of science, business and society as well as politics and government institutions discussed how food packaging made of recycled... - Food safety in Europe - who is responsible for what?
The EHEC outbreak event in 2011 which affected numerous citizens of European Member States has shown that a Europe-wide network of all food safety authorities for the protection of consumers is abs... - BfR website with an optimised structure and new design
With a completely revamped website, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) presents itself now. With a new, revised user navigation and a modern, transparent design, guests of the website ... - Uniform standards ensure harmonised risk assessment in Europe
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has published a guidance document for health assessments in the field of consumer protection. It also includes information on the correct wording to ... - Environmental contaminants in foodstuffs
The final report of the research project "Foodborne exposure to environmental contaminants" (LExUKon) is now available. In this project scientists of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)...
- Hair straightening products with formaldehyde are harmful
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) advises against the use of hair straightening products which contain formaldehyde in partly high concentrations. Products containing free formaldehyd... - Food packaging from recycled materials must be safe
Around 300 participants discussed at the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in Berlin within the framework of the ninth BfR Forum on Consumer Protection entitled "How to package food safel... - Children's toys must not cause allergies: BfR calls for stricter regulations for nickel and fragrances
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is of the opinion that toys containing metal alloys should only release minimal amounts of nickel. This would help to afford children better protecti... - Nanosilver has no place in food, textiles or cosmetics
The manufacturers of consumer products have made use of the antimicrobial properties of silver ions for some time now. Recently, silver particles in the nanorange have likewise been used. For insta...
- BfR publishes EU Food Safety Almanac
The state structures of food and feed safety in 30 European states are presented in the EU Food Safety Almanac published by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). "Smooth cooperation betw... - Detect allergens in food within a few minutes
The Food Safety Department of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is working on the development of a rapid test to detect allergenic substances in food. Within the framework of a resear... - EFSA confirms BfR position on detection methods for algal toxins in mussels
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated regulatory limits and detection methods for biotoxins in mussels. Up to now an animal experiment in mice had been prescribed as the reference...