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11-10-2018

Re‐evaluation of oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono‐ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 479b) as a food additive

Published on: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200 The EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) provides a scientific opinion re‐evaluating the safety of thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono‐ and diglycerides of fatty acids (TOSOM) (E 479b) when used as a food additive. The Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) derived an acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 25 and 30 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day, respectively. There was n...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

9-10-2018

MDV Sports Canada recalls Marker Kingpin Ski bindings

These bindings are being recalled because a pin in the toe piece can break, resulting in reduced release/retention posing a fall hazard.

Health Canada

8-10-2018

Public consultation: Guidance on feed additives and the environment

Public consultation: Guidance on feed additives and the environment

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Press Releases & News Stories

11-9-2018

Risk assessment of white willow (Salix alba) in food

Published on: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0200 This Technical Report contains a description of the activities within the work programme of the EU‐FORA Fellowship on the risk assessment of white willow in food. The bark of different varieties of willow has had a long history of medical use as a means to reduce fever and as a painkiller. Willow bark is also used in weight loss and sports performance food supplements. The labelling of these products usually does not mention any restrictions to the length of...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

11-9-2018

Assessment of occupational and dietary exposure to pesticide residues

Published on: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0200 Plant protection products (PPPs) are pesticides containing at least one active substance that drives specific actions against pests (diseases). PPPs are regulated in the EU and cannot be placed on the market or used without prior authorisation. EFSA assesses the possible risks of the use of active substances to humans and environment. Member States decide whether or not to approve their use at EU level. Furthermore, Member States decide at national level on ...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

1-9-2018

Spodoptera frugiperda partial risk assessment

Published on: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0200 EFSA was asked for a partial risk assessment of Spodoptera frugiperda for the territory of the EU focussing on the main pathways for entry, factors affecting establishment, risk reduction options and pest management. As a polyphagous pest, five commodity pathways were examined in detail. Aggregating across these and other pathways, we estimate that tens of thousands to over a million individual larvae could enter the EU annually on host commodities. Instigat...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

29-8-2018

Grant agreement for piloting the Framework Partnership Agreement between the National data provider organisations in Slovakia and EFSA – Final report

Published on: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0200 Presented document is the final report of the project GA/EFSA/DATA/2017/01: “Strategic Partnership with Slovakia on Data Quality (Pilot project)”. The report describes national processes and tools in order to implement internal validation and quality control of collected data according to EFSA requirements. A description of the data transmission processes from the National Databases to the EFSA databases, terminology, data mapping and data transformations fo...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

19-7-2018

Food additive re-evaluation: EFSA workshop in November focuses on foods for infants below 16 weeks of age

Food additive re-evaluation: EFSA workshop in November focuses on foods for infants below 16 weeks of age

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Press Releases & News Stories

18-7-2018

"Anti-pollution" masks: not enough data to demonstrate a health benefit and justify recommending their use

In a context where prevention of ambient air pollution is a real public health issue, questions are regularly asked about the value of recommending that the population wear personal protective equipment. This led ANSES to assess the potential health benefits of wearing "anti-pollution" masks. Its expert appraisal revealed a lack of data demonstrating a health benefit. To reduce the health impacts associated with ambient air pollution, the Agency reiterates the importance of prioritising action at the sou...

France - Agence Nationale du Médicament Vétérinaire

10-7-2018

FDA takes action to support American military personnel by granting an authorization for freeze-dried plasma product to enable broader access while the agency works toward approval of the product

FDA granted an EUA to DOD to enable the emergency use of Pathogen-Reduced Leukocyte-Depleted Freeze-Dried Plasma (referred to as French FDP).

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

4-6-2018

FDA approves first biosimilar to Neulasta to help reduce the risk of infection during cancer treatment

FDA approves Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) as the first biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) to decrease the chance of infection as suggested by febrile neutropenia in patients with non-myeloid cancer.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

31-5-2018

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on new policies to reduce the ability of brand drug makers to use REMS programs as a way to block timely generic drug entry, helping promote competition and access

FDA Commissioner on new policies to reduce ability of brand drug makers to use REMS programs to block timely generic drug entry

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

22-5-2018

HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist System: Class I Recall - Due to Potential Malfunction that may Lead to Graft Occlusion

The class I recall is due to a malfunction in the device’s outflow graft assembly that may cause the outflow graft to twist and close up (occlusion) over time. Occlusion of the outflow graft can reduce or stop pump flow and set off a persistent low flow alarm in the system. A reduction in pump can lead to serious adverse events such as blood clots and death.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

8-5-2018

Neurovascular Stents Used for Stent-Assisted Coiling (SAC): Letter to Health Care Providers - Recommendations Associated With the Use of These Devices in the Treatment of Unruptured Brain Aneurysms

The FDA has received reports associated with the use of these devices in the treatment of unruptured brain aneurysms that suggest some events of peri-procedural stroke and/or death may have been related to procedural risks or patient selection related factors. These factors include patients who had serious co-morbidities resulting in a reduced life expectancy, or who were intolerant to required anticoagulation or anti-platelet therapy.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

22-9-2016

Zarontin (ethosuximide) - Defective Capsules Associated with Reduced Efficacy (Increased Frequency of Seizures)

MedEffect Canada

8-8-2016

Efficacy of emergency contraception may be reduced when taken with other medicines

Women seeking the Norlevo or Levodonna emergency contraceptives should be aware that the efficacy may be reduced when taken with other medicines.

Danish Medicines Agency

20-7-2016

Marketing authorisation for medicine for cows suspended in the EU/EEA

On 14 July 2016, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) recommended that the marketing authorisation for the centrally authorised medicinal product Velactis (cabergoline) be suspended temporarily. Velactis is used to reduce milk production in dairy cows at the time of drying off. The recommendation follows reports of serious adverse events after treatment with Velactis.

Danish Medicines Agency

21-6-2016

Use of medicine for cows suspended

Today, the Danish Medicines Agency has decided to suspend the use of the veterinary medicine Velactis, which is used to reduce milk production (drying-off) in dairy cows.

Danish Medicines Agency

19-9-2018

#FDA issues final guidance with recommendations for labeling and safety testing of #heparin containing medical devices and device-led combination products to help reduce the risk of patient injury. To read the guidance, click here: https://go.usa.gov/x

#FDA issues final guidance with recommendations for labeling and safety testing of #heparin containing medical devices and device-led combination products to help reduce the risk of patient injury. To read the guidance, click here: https://go.usa.gov/xP2VB  #MedicalDevice pic.twitter.com/hsdX5ylKPu

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

18-9-2018

As part of FDA’s ongoing efforts to reduce the enormous public health burden of tobacco use, the agency is unveiling a new e-cigarette prevention campaign aimed at educating youth about the potential dangers and health impacts caused by e-cigarette use. h

As part of FDA’s ongoing efforts to reduce the enormous public health burden of tobacco use, the agency is unveiling a new e-cigarette prevention campaign aimed at educating youth about the potential dangers and health impacts caused by e-cigarette use. https://cards.twitter.com/cards/2m2m96/68507 …

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

27-7-2018

Scientific guideline: Reflection paper on dose optimisation of established veterinary antibiotics in the context of summary of product characteristics (SPC) harmonisation, draft: consultation open

Established veterinary antibiotics are not always used at the authorised dose, and the dose may need to be reviewed in order to maintain their effectiveness whilst limiting the risks of antimicrobial resistance. Before a new dose is introduced, the company would typically have to conduct new studies to ensure it does not negatively affect the safety of the target animal, the consumer of animal produce, or the environment. This may reduce product availability, which could have a negative impact on antimic...

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency