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EFSA identifies new chemical risks to food safety

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EFSA identifies new chemical risks to food safety

A recent technical report from the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) summarises the emerging chemical risks to food safety identified by the Agency and its corresponding processes for the period 2020-2023. Emerging chemical risks are new or previously unrecognized hazards that have the potential to compromise the safety of food and feed. These risks can […]

EPA immediately suspends use of herbicide Dacthal by emergency decree

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EPA immediately suspends use of herbicide Dacthal by emergency decree

Due to the adverse health effects associated with exposure to dimethyltetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), commonly known as Dacthal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order immediately suspending all registrations of the pesticide. According to the agency, this is the first time in 40 years that the EPA has issued an emergency order to […]