DARWIN EU Advisory Board meeting - 24 May 2023, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 24 May 2023, 14:30 (CEST) to 24 May 2023, 16:30 (CEST)
Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS): Walk-in clinic - November 2023, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 15 November 2023, 16:00 (CET) to 15 November 2023, 17:00 (CET)
Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS): Walk-in clinic - January 2024, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 24 January 2024, 16:00 (CET) to 24 January 2024, 17:00 (CET)
DARWIN EU Advisory Board meeting: 6 February 2023, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 6 February 2023, 10:00 (CET) to 6 February 2023, 12:00 (CET)
Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS): Walk-in clinic - March 2024, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12 March 2024, 16:00 (CET) to 12 March 2024, 17:00 (CET)
Webinar on the Union Product Database Data Quality Framework, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 11 January 2024, 15:00 (CET) to 11 January 2024, 16:30 (CET)
Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP): 11-14 December 2023, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 11 December 2023 to 14 December 2023
Contract Notice: 2023/S 115-360494 Contract Award Notice: 2023/S 234-736990 The post Inter-Joint Undertaking call for tenders: External Support to the Back Office Arrangement for the Joint Undertakings for Statutory Audit Services (Lot 1) and Accounting Services and Other Assurance Engagements (Lot 2) appeared first on Europe's Rail.
The European Commission on 6 December proposed to the Council a specific one-off extension – until 31 December 2026 – of the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). This proposal does not affect the TCA's wider rules of origin which will be applicable as […]
Bürgschaftsbank Baden-Württemberg and Bürgschaftsbank Nordrhein-Westfalen have signed up for a counter-guarantee from the EIF. The €76 million counter-guarantee, made possible by the InvestEU programme, enables the banks to support SME financing of up to €200 million. Bürgschaftsbank Baden-Württemberg (BBBW), together with Bürgschaftsbank Nordrhein-Westfalen (BBNRW), will increase their guarantee support for regional financial institutions that want to extend financing to small and medium...
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of benzoic acid (Kalama®) as a zootechnical feed additive for weaned piglets at a level of 5000 mg/kg complete feed and for pigs for fattening at a minimum content of 5000 mg/kg and a maximum content of 10,000 mg/kg complete feed. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that benzoic acid is safe for weaned piglets at 5000 mg/kg complete feed and for pigs for fattening at 10,000 mg/kg complete feed. The Panel considered the use of benzoic acid under the proposed conditions of use to be of no concern for consumer safety and the environment. Benzoic acid poses a risk by inhalation, it is irritant to skin and corrosive to eyes, but no conclusions can be drawn on dermal sensitisation. The additive, benzoic acid, is efficacious as a zootechnical feed additive for weaned piglets and for pigs for fattening at the proposed conditions of use.
European Medicines Agency (EMA) Patients' and Consumers' (PCWP) and Healthcare Professionals' (HCPWP) Working Parties meeting with all eligible organisations, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 14 November 2023
Proposal for a Regulation on the re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals
559950 On 5 December 2023, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) supported an International Conference on Sustainable Conservation and Management of Protected Areas, organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change. While we are globally confronted with a climate and biodiversity crisis, protected areas are a critical component of a life support system and a repository of biodiversity. They provide ecosystem services such as clean water, temperature regulation and food provision. They also have an inestimable social and economic value, providing livelihood security and being instrumental in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Having increased its protected areas coverage in recent years, Uzbekistan has the capacity to leverage the potential of nature to effectively address environmental challenges and achieve socio-economic benefits. The event was the occasion to exchange views and experienceon current issues in the field of protected area management in Uzbekistan, as well as to propose strategies for better management and avenues for financing. At the OSCE, we are working on the nexus betweensustainable economic development, environment and security, to find joint solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. In order to strengthen the resilience, security and livelihoods of communities in protected areas, the PCUz in particular supports efficient environmental monitoring to complementthe efforts on sustainable management of natural resources. Over the past years, the PCUz has facilitated the monitoring and assessment of pollution in the Syr Darya River Basin which led to recommendations on mitigation activities. The Mission also works in the South Aral Sea region, supporting regular monitoring to assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation activities with regards to flora and fauna species. The PCUz will continue to help building institutional and individual capacity of national stakeholders to cope with the challenges posed by environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, taking into account the impacts of climate change.
On the 30th November and 1st December 2023, CREACT4MED participated as a partner in the RedStart Tunisie’s Inno’Preneur Days, an event bringing together... The post EMEA’s Senior Project Manager, Maria Ruiz, participated in the RedStart Tunisie IP Days 2023 in Tunisia, highlighting the success of the CREACT4MED project appeared first on EMEA.
EMA and EORTC multi-stakeholder workshop on soft tissue and bone sarcoma, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 12 January 2024
Poverty and inequality are at the root of many of the human rights and the environmental issues in the global cocoa value chain. At the producer level poverty leaves those at the beginning of this chain with few choices. It forces them to rely on their children instead of fully-paid adult workers for labour. And to stay above water, it leads many to expand their farms into forest land in an effort to increase their income.
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of the authorisation of folic acid as a nutritional feed additive. The additive is authorised for use in feed and water for drinking for all animal species. The applicant provided evidence that the additive currently in the market complies with the existing conditions of authorisation and the production process has not been modified. The FEEDAP Panel considers that there is no evidence to revise the conclusions reached in the previous assessment for the safety for the terrestrial species, consumers and for the environment. The use of folic acid in aquatic animal species to cover their nutritional needs is considered safe. However, the Panel is not in a position to set a maximum safe level for all fish and crustacean species. Considering the narrow margin between the requirement and the tolerated levels seen in some aquatic animal species, the FEEDAP Panel considers that supplementation should not exceed the requirements of the different aquatic animal species. The additive is neither a skin irritant nor a dermal sensitiser. The exposure through inhalation is likely. Due to the lack of data, the FEEDAP Panel is not in the position to conclude on the potential of folic acid to be harmful to the respiratory system and irritant to eyes. The Panel retains that the previously made conclusion on the efficacy remains valid.
El 11 de diciembre, el Consejo Europeo votará la propuesta legislativa que regulará en el futuro los nuevos organismos modificados genéticamente. La entrada Carta al Ministerio de Agricultura pidiéndole que reconsidere el apoyo del Gobierno español a la propuesta de la Comisión Europea para regular las nuevas técnicas genómicas aparece primero en Ecologistas en Acción.
559803 Andrii Dziubenko Donors to the OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine Ukrainian journalists, editors, media managers, communication experts from governmental and public sectors spent four days in a Carpathian resort to withdraw from day-to-day work hassle and war-related trials in order to take a critical look at the state of affairs in country’s media sphere at a seminar organized by Aspen Institute Kyiv and the OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU). The event "Media and Reality: Dimensions of Responsibility," that took place in Polyana, Zakarpathia oblast on 29 November – 3 December 2023, involved 24 media community leaders selected through an open call for applications. Aspen methodology organizes the process of dialogue around the reading of classical works in philosophy, political science and communications, thus enabling the participants to look at their professional life and problems through the lens of values and moral dilemmas raised by modern and past thinkers. So, the discussions about the notions of freedom and democracy were closely intertwined with participants’ sharing of own experiences and challenges, also related to the ongoing war. “I recognise and salute the unwavering courage of Ukrainian journalists, media workers and all other media professionals. Their efforts to maintain a flow of journalistic information are the foundation upon which transparency and accountability are built, and which sustain the social fabric in times of adversity,” said Teresa Ribeiro, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media, at a pre-recorded video address to the participants of the seminar. “You are all high-level professionals who have so much experience, it is not up to us to give you advice on how to do your job, but we are glad to have provided to you a space and time for reflection on what you do and how do it. It is important, because in times of war, more than ever, people need accurate and balanced reporting about what is happening,” - said Pierre Baussand, OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme Manager, at the event. The seminar enabled participants to network and exchange ideas on media freedom, impact of war and propaganda on journalistic community, effects of media on sustaining international support for Ukraine, as well as media ethics and self-regulation tools. “From the governmental perspective, in a democracy it is always better if journalists themselves set the plank of standards and keep it high, so that no other regulations are needed in the name of public interest. Such meetings as this are a good tool for media community to slow down, cast a critical look at yourself and your work, assess it through the prism of values of your profession, and in the end you have a chance to lead by your own example other members of journalists’ community to more ethical and quality reporting of current affairs,” said Taras Shevchenko, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, who joined the event’s discussions. This effort is part of the project the SPU implements on request of Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Information Policy and non-governmental Commission on Journalistic Ethics to promote self-regulation among media and enhance media-literacy of the audience. This work is being done with contributions from OSCE participating States and partners, full list of which is available here.
559803 Andrii Dziubenko Donors to the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine Ukrainian journalists, editors, media managers, communication experts from governmental and public sectors spent four days in a Carpathian resort to withdraw from day-to-day work hassle and war-related trials in order to take a critical look at the state of affairs in country’s media sphere at a seminar organized by Aspen Institute Kyiv and the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU). The event "Media and Reality: Dimensions of Responsibility," that took place in Polyana, Zakarpathia oblast on 29 November – 3 December 2023, involved 24 media community leaders selected through an open call for applications. Aspen methodology organizes the process of dialogue around the reading of classical works in philosophy, political science and communications, thus enabling the participants to look at their professional life and problems through the lens of values and moral dilemmas raised by modern and past thinkers. So, the discussions about the notions of freedom and democracy were closely intertwined with participants’ sharing of own experiences and challenges, also related to the ongoing war. “I recognise and salute the unwavering courage of Ukrainian journalists, media workers and all other media professionals. Their efforts to maintain a flow of journalistic information are the foundation upon which transparency and accountability are built, and which sustain the social fabric in times of adversity,” said Teresa Ribeiro, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media, at a pre-recorded video address to the participants of the seminar. “You are all high-level professionals who have so much experience, it is not up to us to give you advice on how to do your job, but we are glad to have provided to you a space and time for reflection on what you do and how do it. It is important, because in times of war, more than ever, people need accurate and balanced reporting about what is happening,” - said Pierre Baussand, OSCE Support Programme Manager, at the event. The seminar enabled participants to network and exchange ideas on media freedom, impact of war and propaganda on journalistic community, effects of media on sustaining international support for Ukraine, as well as media ethics and self-regulation tools. “From the governmental perspective, in a democracy it is always better if journalists themselves set the plank of standards and keep it high, so that no other regulations are needed in the name of public interest. Such meetings as this are a good tool for media community to slow down, cast a critical look at yourself and your work, assess it through the prism of values of your profession, and in the end you have a chance to lead by your own example other members of journalists’ community to more ethical and quality reporting of current affairs,” said Taras Shevchenko, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, who joined the event’s discussions. This effort is part of the project the SPU implements on request of Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Information Policy and non-governmental Commission on Journalistic Ethics to promote self-regulation among media and enhance media-literacy of the audience. This work is being done with contributions from OSCE participating States and partners, full list of which is available here.
Last September, the National Renewable Energy Center (CENER) launched a new project aimed at developing and showcasing the potential of Synthetic Biology in key areas for the economic development of Navarra. Synthetic biology combines principles from biology, chemistry, engineering, and… The post SYNTHBIOMICS kicks off, a project to drive Health, Food, Sustainable Energy, and Industrial Decarbonization through Disruptive Synthetic Biology Innovations. appeared first on CENER - National Renewable Energy Centre.
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of Schizochytrium sp. (strain CABIO-A-2) oil as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. S. sp. is a single-cell microalga. The NF is a mixture of triglycerides in which docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) represents 38%–44% of fatty acids. The applicant proposed to use the NF in infant formulae (IF) and followon formulae (FOF). The use levels proposed by the applicant were derived from Regulation (EU) 2016/127, which states the mandatory addition of DHA to IF and FOF at the level of 20–50 mg/100 kcal. The evidence provided demonstrated that the strain S. sp. CABIO-A-2 is phylogenetically closely related to the strain S. sp. ATCC 20888. The assessment of some already authorised S. sp. oils in the Union list were also based on similarities with the strain ATCC 20888. The applicant provided a 90-day repeated dose toxicity study in rats with the NF. No adverse effects were observed up to the highest dose tested, i.e. 10.2 g/kg body weight (bw) per day. Taking into account the toxicity studies performed with the NF and with DHA-oils derived from strains belonging to the genus Schizochytrium, its phylogenetical profile, the production process, the composition of the NF and the absence of marine biotoxins and viable cells in the NF, the Panel considers that there are no concerns with regard to the toxicity of the NF. The Panel concludes that the NF is safe under the proposed conditions of use.
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of Schizochytrium sp. (TKD-1) oil as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Schizochytrium sp. is a single-cell microalga. The strain TKD-1, used by the applicant (ATK Biotech Co. Ltd.), belongs to the species Schizochytrium limacinum. The NF is a mixture of triglycerides in which docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) represents 53%–61% of fatty acids. The applicant proposed to use the NF in infant formulae (IF) and follow-on formulae (FOF). The use levels proposed by the applicant were derived from Regulation (EU) 2016/127, which states the mandatory addition of DHA to IF and FOF at the level of 20–50 mg/100 kcal. S. limacinum was attributed the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) status with the qualification ‘for production purposes only’. Data provided by the applicant demonstrated the absence of viable cells in the NF. No toxicological studies were performed with the NF. However, based on the available toxicological data on oils derived from Schizochytrium sp., the QPS status of the source of the NF, the production process, the composition of the NF and the absence of marine biotoxins and viable cells in the NF, the Panel considers there are no concerns with regard to toxicity of the NF. The Panel concludes that the NF is safe under the proposed conditions of use.
Joint Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA)/European Medicines Agency (EMA) Multistakeholder workshop on Patient Registries, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12/02/2024 to 13/02/2024
Joint Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA)/European Medicines Agency (EMA) Multistakeholder workshop on Patient Registries, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 12 February 2024 to 13 February 2024
The post Paper trail ends in jail time for 1013 money mules: 2822 Banks and financial institutions join forces with law enforcement agencies in global effort against money laundering appeared first on EBF.
118 countries announced their commitment to triple renewable energy capacity and double renewable energy by 2030 on the sidelines of COP28 The post Press Release: The Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge signed by 118 Countries is a positive start, but it will only become a win when it makes its way to the COP28 Outcome. appeared first on REN21.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Value Stream Deep-Dive Webinar, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 30 November 2023, 14:00 (CET) to 30 November 2023, 16:00 (CET)
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for renewal of the authorisation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 11181 (Lactiferm®) as a zootechnical additive for weaned piglets, calves for fattening and calves for rearing. The product under assessment is based on a strain originally identified as Enterococcus faecium. During the current assessment, the active agent has been reclassified as Enterococcus lactis. The additive currently authorised is marketed in two formulations: Lactiferm Basic 50 (a solid formulation to be used in feed), and Lactiferm WS200 (a solid ‘water-soluble’ formulation to be used in water for drinking). The applicant has provided evidence that the additive currently on the market complies with the existing conditions of authorisation. The Panel concludes that the use of Lactiferm® under the authorised conditions of use remains safe for the target species (calves up to 6 months and weaned piglets up to 35 kg), consumers and the environment. The Lactiferm WS200 formulation of the additive is not irritant to skin or eyes. Owing to the proteinaceous nature of the active agent, both formulations of the additive are considered respiratory sensitisers. It is not possible to conclude on the irritating potential for skin and eyes of the Lactiferm Basic 50 formulation or on the potential of both forms of the additive to cause skin sensitisation. There is no need for assessing the efficacy of the additive in the context of the renewal of the authorisation.
Update on human variations web-based electronic application form implementation on product lifecycle management portal, Online, from 6 November 2023, 13:30 (CET) to 6 November 2023, 15:00 (CET)
Europa Nostra, the European Voice of Civil Society committed to Cultural Heritage, and ALIPH, the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas, have… The post Europa Nostra and ALIPH reinforce their partnership to protect cultural heritage in EU neighbouring countries and against the impact of climate change appeared first on Europa Nostra.
The Structural Change and Economic Dynamics journal published the paper “Trade Networks and the Productivity of MENA Firms in Global Value Chains” co-authored... The post The Structural Change and Economic Dynamics journal published the paper “Trade Networks and the Productivity of MENA Firms in Global Value Chains” in their November 2022 issue appeared first on EMEA.
In the frame of the European Food Risk Assessment (EU-FORA) fellowship programme, two studies on chemical contaminants in food matrices were carried out in Warsaw, Poland, at the Department of Food Safety and Chemical Analysis, Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology. The first study addressed health concerns about the dietary exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) contamination due to consumption of soft drink by Polish population. BPA is an organic additive used in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics and because of this it is used in the internal coating of cans and in plastic bottle production. Depending on several factors, BPA can migrate from these materials to the soft drink and so, it can be ingested by consumers causing hormonal and reproductive disorders. To estimate the Polish population exposure to BPA, several soft drinks belonging to different brands were purchased from a supermarket in the city of Warsaw and analysed. The result of the analysis highlight that mean BPA exposure in the Polish population exceeds the tolerable daily intake proposed by the EFSA scientific opinion, raising health concerns. On the other hand, the second study, focused on cadmium exposure due to chocolate consumption by Polish population, did not raise any health concern. Cadmium is a heavy metal that naturally occurs in its inorganic form in the environment and its presence in chocolate derives only from the cocoa beans and not from contamination during processing. Its accumulation in the human body can create several adverse effects, including renal dysfunction and failure. To estimate the Polish population exposure to cadmium, several chocolate bars were purchased from a supermarket in the city of Warsaw and analysed. The results of the analysis show that cadmium exposure in the Polish population does not exceed the tolerable weekly intake proposed by the EFSA scientific opinion.
On the 6th October ATIEL and UEIL were pleased to announce the publication of ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and Other Specialties’, a methodology developed by a task force consisting of UEIL & ATIEL members, external advisors and Carbon Minds... The post TÜV Rheinland validates the ATIEL and UEIL methodology to calculate and report Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for Lubricants and Other Specialties. appeared first on ATIEL.
Human pathogenic Salmonella enterica strains have been infecting people since historical times. The original human pathogens, typhoid Salmonella strains (e.g. S. Typhi) played a huge role in the previous centuries but nowadays in the developed world the number of cases or outbreaks caused by these serotypes deceased due to the development of personal and public hygiene. Nowadays in these regions the animal-borne zoonotic serotypes (e.g. S. Enteritidis) became more important because of their high prevalence in intensive animal husbandry. But these bacteria can also appear in fruits and vegetables. The fellow joined the scientific work of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Spain about the safety of plant-based products, where he could gain experience in microbiological laboratory exercises and theoretical calculations of statistics and modelling. The activities in the laboratory were part of the research lines already established at the host institution, being based on the protocols they have already implemented. Nonetheless, the fellow had the opportunity to design his own experiment, do the experimental work required and analysed the data within the context of a qualitative microbiological risk assessment. The main focus was on the heat resistance of two strains of zoonotic Salmonella spp. at different temperatures. Experiments were done using a reference strain and an extremely resistant variant to evaluate this rare phenotype. The experiments were executed using a Mastia thermoresistometer, a device patented by the host institution that provides more control when studying thermal treatments than traditional methods. The data was analysed using the principles of predictive microbiology, using the D-value as an estimate of heat resistance that provides insight into the bacterial behaviour. For this, the fellow used the bioinactivation software, developed within the host group. Through the work and results the fellow learned the principles of quantitative microbiological risk assessment (QMRA) and predictive microbiology, which was the aim for the EU-FORA programme.
The prevention and control of bacterial contamination on ready-to-eat (RTE) fresh produce is an essential task to ensure food safety. Therefore, the development of novel and effective decontamination technologies to ensure microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables has gained considerable attention and new sanitisation methods are needed. The antimicrobial activity of essential oils (EOs) is well documented, but their application in fresh produce remains a challenge due to their hydrophobic nature. Thus, nanoemulsions efficiently contribute to support the use of EOs in foods by enhancing their dispersibility, their contact area and facilitating the introduction into bacterial cells. The combination of these factors ultimately increases their antimicrobial activity. Quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) is gaining more attention as an effective tool to assess and prevent potential risks associated with food-borne pathogens. In this context, the current project aims to study the effectiveness of different washing methods based on nanoemulsified EOs, comparing them against traditional methods, using a QMRA model for Escherichia coli O157:H7 on cherry tomatoes. Different simulations within a stochastic risk assessment model were implemented using the biorisk package for R, aiming to describe microbial behaviour and biological risk along the Romanian and Spanish food supply chains of RTE fresh produce. Nanoemulsions were prepared using oregano and rosemary EOs, each from Romania and Spain. The four nanoemulsions were evaluated as decontamination treatments to control the growth of E. coli O157:H7 on artificially contaminated cherry tomatoes. The decontamination treatments showed encouraging results, comparable to commonly used chlorine solutions. Therefore, oregano and rosemary nanoemulsions are promising and could be a feasible alternative for chlorine solutions in the reduction of microbiological contaminants.
On 9 and 10 November 2023, the Forum of Local Governments of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States took place at the Auditorium of the Industrial School of Barcelona (Spain), with the aim to strengthen the political dialogue between the EU and Latin America. The post Forum of Local Governments of the European Union and the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States: fostering local authorities and democracy dialogue appeared first on Alda Europe.
The post DIGITAL SME signs European Commission Pledge on Standards Education: Mobilising companies and public institutions to train the next generation of Europe’s standardisation experts appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance.
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety of a feed additive consisting of Duddingtonia flagrans NCIMB 30336 (BioWorma®) for all grazing animals. The safety and efficacy of the additive have been already assessed previously, however the FEEDAP Panel could not conclude on the safety of the additive for the target species and the consumers due to the limitations in the dataset provided. For the current assessment, the applicant submitted a new tolerance trial in dairy cows and new toxicological studies. After the assessment of the new data submitted, the FEEDAP Panel concluded that the use of the feed additive in animal nutrition under the conditions of use proposed is of no concern for dairy cows. This conclusion can be extrapolated to all dairy bovines, ovines and caprines, but not to fattening and rearing animals of those species. Due to the lack of data, the FEEDAP Panel cannot conclude on the safety of the additive for other grazing species/categories. The FEEDAP Panel concluded that the additive is safe for the consumers.
CONEBI hosted its Annual Conference at the European Parliament on 29 November 2023 on the political perspectives of public-private synergies for the cycling industry in Europe Brussels, 29 November 2023 – The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) hosted its annual conference in the European Parliament, bringing together policymakers, organisations and industry leaders to participate in […]
CONEBI hosted its Annual Conference at the European Parliament on 29 November 2023 on the political perspectives of public-private synergies for the cycling industry in Europe Brussels, 29 November 2023 – The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) hosted its annual conference in the European Parliament, bringing together policymakers, organisations and industry leaders to participate in […]
Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on mono-sodium salt of l-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid (5-MTHF) as a novel food (NF) pursu-ant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 and to address the bioavailability of folate from this source in the context of Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. The NF is produced by chemical synthesis and consists of at least 95% (w/w) of 5-MTHF and 4%–5% (w/w) of sodium. It is pro-posed to be used as a partial or complete substitute to folic acid and other sources of added folate in a number of food categories. The production process, composi-tion, specifications and stability of the NF do not raise safety concerns. When used as an ingredient in different food matrices, proper processing/storage conditions need to be considered to preserve the stability of the NF. Regarding bioavailability, the Panel considers that the NF readily dissociates into Na and l-methylfolate ions, which subsequently are absorbed and enter the circulation. Thus, the bioavailabil-ity of 5-MTHF from the NF is comparable to that of other currently authorised salts of 5-MTHF. The Panel considers that the consumption of the NF is not nutrition-ally disadvantageous as long as the combined intake of the NF and the other sup-plemental forms of folate under their authorised conditions of use is below the ULs established for the different age groups of the general population. The Panel concludes that the NF is safe under the proposed conditions of use. The Panel also concludes that the NF is a source from which folate is bioavailable.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today launched the sixth edition of its Climate Survey. These are some of the most striking results of this annual survey conducted in August and September 2023. Running since 2018, the EIB Climate Survey offers insights into the climate change-related views of people in major economies around the world, with more than 30 000 respondents in the European Union, the United States, China, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, UAE, Canada and South Korea. The EIB is the lending arm of the European Union and the world’s largest multilateral lender for climate action projects.
Présentation du projet "Digital Methods for the Study of Migration in the Aegean Region" porté par Andreas Guidi (CREE, Inalco) et Christine Philliou (Université de Californie, Berkeley).
Following the principles of the Lugano Declaration, ALDA seeks to support the inclusive recovery of Ukraine and its communities, reinforcing multilateral decentralised cooperation between Ukrainian and EU local democracy actors. The post International Conference on decentralised support for Ukrainian Communities: Vicenza becomes centre of collaboration for the reconstruction of Ukraine appeared first on Alda Europe.
BRUSSELS, 27 November 2023 – On 27 November, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe presented its assessment report for the drafts of National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) submitted by Bosnia […] The post Press Release: CAN Europe releases assessment report for Western Balkans’ NECPs: Urgent need for increased commitment and clarity to boost credibility and implementation of climate and energy policies appeared first on CAN Europe.
The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) assessed the safety of the recycling process INCOM RESOURCES RECOVERY (TIANJIN) (EU register number RECYC312), which uses the Buhler technology. The input material consists of hot washed and dried poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) flakes originating from collected post-consumer PET containers, e.g. bottles, including no more than 5% PET from non-food consumer applications. Washed and dried flakes are extruded into pellets, which are dried and crystallised in a reactor and then preheated and further treated in a solid-state polymerisation (SSP) reactor.The recycled pellets are intended to be used at up to 100% for the manufacture of materials and articles for contact with all types of foodstuffs, including drinking water, for long-term storage at room temperature or below, with or without hotfill. The Panel concluded that the information submitted to EFSA is inadequate to demonstrate that this recycling process is able to reduce potential unknown contamination of the input PET flakes to a concentration that does not pose a risk to human health.
Second bilateral meeting between European Medicines Agency and Vaccines Europe, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 27 November 2023
En la antesala de una votación decisiva, Amigos de la Tierra, ClientEarth, Ecologistas en Acción, Greenpeace, Oceana, SEO/BirdLife y WWF, subrayan la trascendencia de la próxima votación sobre el Reglamento sobre la Restauración de la Naturaleza. La entrada Grupos ecologistas instan a los partidos políticos a apoyar la votación en el Parlamento Europeo para ratificar el acuerdo sobre el Reglamento de Restauración de la Naturaleza aparece primero en Ecologistas en Acción.
Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Commissioner Iliana Ivanova has officially announced the winners of the ninth edition of the #BeActive Awards honouring projects and individuals dedicated to promoting sport and physical activity across Europe. In total, 12 finalists competed for the grand prize in four categories: education, workplace, local hero and across generations. The […]
Second bilateral meeting between European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Vaccines Europe, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 27/11/2023 to 27/11/2023
The Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Slovakia's payment request for €662 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). This is Slovakia's third payment request under the RRF. With their request, the Slovakian authorities provided detailed and comprehensive evidence demonstrating the satisfactory fulfilment of 21 milestones and six targets. On 25 September […]
Today, EIB President Werner Hoyer and Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska are visiting Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and other officials, and to inaugurate the EIB Regional Hub for Eastern Europe with the presence of the EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová alongside representatives from the Ukrainian Ministries for Restoration and Finance. The visit reaffirms the EIB’s continued commitment to working closely with Ukraine, including a series of new recovery and resilience initiatives to be financed under the EIB’s EU for Ukraine Fund. They are designed to address Ukraine’s most urgent infrastructure needs and sustain the country’s economy.
Au cœur des nombreuses guerres au Moyen-Orient, l’objectif de cette journée d'étude est de penser, ou de re-penser, l’après-guerre au Moyen-Orient, et tout particulièrement la sortie d’Empire et le passage aux États-nations. En effet, nous nous attacherons à la période d’après les armistices de 1918 et qui, de ce fait, a été dissociée de la Grande Guerre par les observateurs occidentaux.
The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) assessed the safety of the recycling process Intco Malaysia (EU register number RECYC309), which uses the VACUNITE (EREMA basic and Polymetrix SSP V-leaN) technology. The input consists of hot caustic washed and dried pol(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) flakes mainly originating from collected post-consumer PET containers, with no more than 5% PET from non-food consumer applications. The flakes are pre-decontaminated in the ■■■■■ at ■■■■■ under ■■■■■ (step 2), then extruded and pelletised. The ■■■■■ pellets are then ■■■■■ and submitted to solid-state polycondensation (SSP) at ■■■■■ under ■■■■■ and ■■■■■. Having examined the challenge tests provided, the Panel concluded that the step 2 (flake reactor) and steps 4 and 5 (preheating and SSP) are critical for determining the decontamination efficiency of the process. The operating parameters to control the performance are temperature, pressure and residence time for steps 2, 4 and 5 as well as the ■■■■■ for steps 4 and 5. It was demonstrated that this recycling process is able to ensure that the level of migration of potential unknown contaminants into food is below the conservatively modelled migration of 0.1 μg/kg food. Therefore, the Panel concluded that the recycled PET obtained from this process is not of safety concern, when used at up to 100% for the manufacture of materials and articles for contact with all types of foodstuffs, including drinking water, for long-term storage at room temperature or below, with or without hotfill. The final articles made of this recycled PET are not intended to be used in microwave and conventional ovens and such uses are not covered by this evaluation.
The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) assessed the safety of the recycling process Guangxi Wuzhou Guolong Recyclable (EU register number RECYC310), which uses the VACUNITE (EREMA basic and Polymetrix SSP V-leaN) technology. The input consists of hot caustic washed and dried poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) flakes, mainly originating from collected post-consumer PET containers, with no more than 5% PET from non-food consumer applications. The flakes are pre-decontaminated in the ■■■■■ at ■■■■■ under ■■■■■ (step 2) before being extruded, pelletised and crystallised (step 3). The ■■■■■ pellets are then ■■■■■ (step 4) and submitted to solid-state polycondensation (SSP) (step 5) at high temperature under ■■■■■ and ■■■■■. Having examined the challenge tests provided, the Panel concluded that step 2 as well as steps 4 and 5 are critical for determining the decontamination efficiency of the process. The operating parameters to control the performance are temperature, pressure and residence time for steps 2, 4 and 5 as well as the ■■■■■ for steps 4 and 5. It was demonstrated that this recycling process is able to ensure that the level of migration of potential unknown contaminants into food is below the conservatively modelled migration of 0.1 μg/kg food. Therefore, the Panel concluded that the recycled PET obtained from this process is not of safety concern, when used at up to 100% for the manufacture of materials and articles for contact with all types of foodstuffs, including drinking water, for long-term storage at room temperature or below, with or without hotfill. Articles made of this recycled PET are not intended to be used in microwave and conventional ovens and such uses are not covered by this evaluation.
The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) assessed the safety of the recycling process Rekis (EU register number RECYC311), which uses the VACUNITE (EREMA basic and Polymetrix SSP V-leaN) technology. The input is hot caustic washed and dried poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) flakes mainly originating from collected post-consumer PET containers, with no more than 5% PET from non-food consumer applications. The flakes are pre-decontaminated in the ■■■■■ at ■■■■■ under ■■■■■ (step 2) before being extruded, pelletised and ■■■■■ (step 3). The crystallised pellets are then ■■■■■ (step 4) and submitted to solid-state polycondensation (SSP) (step 5) at ■■■■■, under ■■■■■ and ■■■■■. Having examined the challenge tests provided, the Panel concluded that step 2 as well as steps 4 and 5 are critical for determining the decontamination efficiency of the process. The operating parameters to control the performance are temperature, pressure and residence time for steps 2, 4 and 5 as well as the gas velocity for steps 4 and 5. It was demonstrated that this recycling process is able to ensure that the level of migration of potential unknown contaminants into food is below the conservatively modelled migration of 0.1 μg/kg food. Therefore, the Panel concluded that the recycled PET obtained from this process is not of safety concern, when used at up to 100% for the manufacture of materials and articles for contact with all types of foodstuffs, including drinking water, for long-term storage at room temperature or below, with or without hotfill. The final articles made of this recycled PET are not intended to be used in microwave and conventional ovens and such uses are not covered by this evaluation.
558549 Marina Živaljević How to investigate and report on gender-based violence with a victim-centred approach, was the focus of a training course the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized for students from the Media Studies and Journalism Department of the Faculty of Political Science on 23 November. As part of continuous support to the University of Montenegro, the Mission gathered 30 journalism students and introduced them with the Mission’s Handbook on media reporting on gender-based violence against women, distributed to national TV stations, newspapers, news portals and local broadcasters last year. During the training course, Slaven Živković, executive director of the DeFacto Consultancy, presented to the students an Analysis of media reporting and the effects of media reporting on gender-based violence against women and girls in family and partner relationships, which was undertaken to measure how the media reports on violence against women and girls. This analysis was an innovative experimental method to assess the extent and nature of the influence that media reporting on gender-based violence has on citizens’ attitudes, opinions, and subsequent behaviour. Živković explained that through an analysis of 2,661 media reports, the research found that “the media predominantly reported on cases of physical (76.9%) and sexual (68.3%) violence while online or digital violence comprised only 9.8% and selective abortion cases (7%). Further the analysis revealed that the majority of reported cases describe gender-based violence and domestic violence as a private matter. OSCE-engaged media expert Duška Pejović said that the media create public opinion and have a significant influence on shaping attitudes, changing social and cultural patterns and gender roles. “To this reason it is important to constantly educate journalists and raise their awareness about discrimination against women and gender-based violence,” said Pejović. She elaborated that the media should develop a critical, emancipatory spirit, promote human rights and gender equality, and promote positive societal change. “Unfortunately, there are stereotypes and prejudices based on the inferiority of women and the superiority of men, which are used to justify violence against women and make it part of traditions and culture. This needs to be constantly challenged,” said Pejović. OSCE-engaged expert Paula Petričević explained that the handbook provides guidelines and recommendations to improve how journalists report on gender-based violence. Reporting should be based on two key principles - that violence is the responsibility of the abuser, not the victim or survivor, and that reporting must not jeopardize victim’s safety and dignity at any cost,” said Petričević. The Mission will continue to support journalism students and journalists in enhancing their capacities when reporting on gender-based violence.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2488 of 9 November 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894 concerning restrictive measures in view of Turkey’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
European Medicines Agency (EMA) Patients' and Consumers' (PCWP) and Healthcare Professionals' (HCPWP) Working Parties joint meeting, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 19 September 2023
Multi-stakeholder workshop on the guideline on clinical investigation of medicinal products in the treatment of epileptic disorders , Online, 29 January 2024
558525 Therese Abrahamsen Edita Buçaj The OSCE Mission in Kosovo, in co-operation with the Council of Europe and the Kosovo Assembly, organized on 22 November 2023 in Prishtinë/Priština a high-level panel on the role of the Assembly in monitoring the implementation of the Istanbul Convention. Preceding the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence” campaign, the event brought together MPs, representatives of the government, civil society organisations, international institutions and organisations active in the field of combating violence against women and domestic violence. Through carefully-structured discussion, these leading experts and practitioners explored the modalities for strengthening the institutional instruments for monitoring the implementation of the Istanbul Convention, including the requirement to establish an institutional support mechanism between key stakeholders and across different levels of governance. The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Michael Davenport, opening the event, said, “the theme of the 2023 campaign is around investing to prevent violence against women and girls. So, with that in mind, the Mission is focused on building up essential coordination mechanisms at central and local levels. For if we are not more coordinated, we cannot be more effective. This means engaging young people, young women and young men and also concentrating even more on the specific needs of vulnerable groups and non-majority communities.” In her address, Saranda Bogujevci, Vice President of the Assembly, said, “one important point that I believe requires more work and more attention is the establishment of a form - be it through the Ministry or within the Assembly - to gather more data that would not focus only on the causes of violence but would encompass the manner in which we plan, both within the parliament and overall governance, and how this planning affects women across various spheres of life.” Participants concluded that ending violence against women requires continuous, comprehensive engagement which transcends political lines and entails comprehensive institutional approach. In that regard, the role of the Assembly and its organs was underlined as instrumental in these efforts. The executive branch was urged to establish contact points within the Assembly and keep the legislators well-informed of the progress and challenges in implementing the Istanbul Convention. Finally, it was pointed out that both the legislative and executive branch need to strengthen their co-operation and coordination with the civil society sector. The OSCE Mission in Kosovo is mandated with the protection and promotion of human and community rights, and with democratization and public safety sector development, and has women’s empowerment, gender equality and women’s rights at the core of all its activities. The Mission focuses on supporting enactment and implementation of non-discriminatory legal frameworks and policies and gives particular attention to women’s participation in public and political life.
Base Camp EduFest, il festival diffuso per una scuola equa e inclusiva con la partecipazione di Internazionale Kids, arriva a Catanzaro per la sua ultima tappa! Partecipa alle tante attività pensate ad hoc il 30 novembre e il 1° dicembre! L'articolo A Catanzaro la tappa conclusiva di Base Camp EduFest, il festival diffuso per una scuola equa e inclusiva, con la partecipazione di Internazionale Kids proviene da CESIE.
Awareness session for SMEs on the reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 24 November 2023
Multi-stakeholder workshop on the guideline on clinical investigation of medicinal products in the treatment of epileptic disorders, Online, from 29/01/2024 to 29/01/2024
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2487 of 9 November 2023 amending Decision 2013/798/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic.
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2498 of 10 November 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/2499 of 9 November 2023 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.
The Baker Institute for Public Policy published the Policy Brief “How Brain Capital Can Drive Progress on UN’s Sustainable Development Goals” co-authored by... The post Paper on how Brain Capital can drive progress on UN’s SDGs co-authored by R. Ayadi, H. Eyre, W. Hynes, P. Swieboda, S. Ronco and E. Stotts-Lee published by the Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy appeared first on EMEA.
Under the INVESTMED project, EMEA has collaborated with Verkami, the leading reward crowdfunding platform in Spain and one of the largest in Europe,... The post EMEA releases A Practical Guide to Crowdfunding for Cultural and Creative Entities, authored by the crowdfunding platform Verkami, under the INVESTMED project appeared first on EMEA.
Climate models exploring how we can still limit global warming partly rely on technological and natural solutions to remove CO2 from Earth’s atmosphere, and these ‘carbon removals’ could also help in substituting fossil-based materials and doing away with related emissions. These solutions have been recognised by the EU as a way to reach its climate […]
18th industry stakeholder platform - operation of European Union (EU) pharmacovigilance, Online, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 22 November 2023, 13:00 (CET) to 22 November 2023, 16:30 (CET)
EudraVigilance and Signal Management information day, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 21 November 2023, 09:30 (CET) to 21 November 2023, 17:00 (CET)
La Consejería y Direcciones Provinciales de Desarrollo Sostenible debieran ser objeto de una auditoría independiente y proceder a la activación de las denuncias no tramitadas. La entrada Ecologistas en Acción y SAO se personarán en la denuncia por prevaricación contra responsables de la Dirección Provincial de Desarrollo Sostenible de Albacete aparece primero en Ecologistas en Acción.
L’Inspection générale des affaires sociales (Igas) organise le jeudi 23 novembre le colloque «La Santé Environnementale : un enjeu essentiel, des défis collectifs». André CICOLLELA, Président du RES, interviendra à la table ronde n°1 «L’exposome : de la recherche à l’action». Ce colloque proposera d’étudier, de prévenir et de réduire l’impact des déterminants environnementaux sur The post André CICOLELLA interviendra au colloque organisé par l’IGAS : «La Santé Environnementale : un enjeu essentiel, des défis collectifs» le jeudi 23 novembre 2023 first appeared on Réseau Environnement Santé. L’article André CICOLELLA interviendra au colloque organisé par l’IGAS : «La Santé Environnementale : un enjeu essentiel, des défis collectifs» le jeudi 23 novembre 2023 est apparu en premier sur Réseau Environnement Santé.
L’Inspection générale des affaires sociales (Igas) organise le jeudi 23 novembre le colloque «La Santé Environnementale : un enjeu essentiel, des défis collectifs». André CICOLLELA, Président du RES, interviendra à la table ronde n°1 «L’exposome : de la recherche à l’action». Ce colloque proposera d’étudier, de prévenir et de réduire l’impact des déterminants environnementaux sur L’article André CICOLELLA interviendra au colloque organisé par l’IGAS : «La Santé Environnementale : un enjeu essentiel, des défis collectifs» le jeudi 23 novembre 2023 est apparu en premier sur Réseau Environnement Santé.
The European Commission has approved an approximately €3 billion Austrian scheme to support companies facing increased energy costs in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework. The scheme consists of two measures: (i) limited amounts of aid to compensate companies for the cost […]
From 6 to 10 November 2023, the Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC) was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The IAPTC was initiated by Canada’s Pearson The post 27th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC), hosted by the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), in collaboration with the Kenyan Ministry of Defence appeared first on ESDC- European Security & Defence College.