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Science in eight languages: BfR science comic offers an entertaining introduction to current research topics

Find all issues here: https://t.co/ALR3jpAJxJ

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More details on the new method: https://t.co/xaOkfKQrav

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At the international PFAS conference, attended by around 200 experts and scientists from 18 countries, key challenges and future prospects for the health risk assessment of PFAS were discussed.

Learn more: https://t.co/Q6ru4T96cw

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More background: https://t.co/ukpD2NqVNG

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To minimise the risk of foodborne infection, the BfR has compiled some advice: https://t.co/XyGy25cRU2

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Important information on preventing mushroom poisoning: https://t.co/qaYrI5A9bw

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You can find more information on iodine in our frequently asked questions: https://t.co/Py2PNN7UBC

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Coffee sold in Germany is often contaminated with ‘banned’ and ‘highly toxic’ pesticides: headlines such as these have recently appeared in reports on a campaign by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) critical of pesticides. The BfR offers some context: https://t.co/PB8l5K84mh

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Mould toxins in food are not destroyed during cooking or baking. Survey reveals gaps in knowledge about mould and its potential health risks

Learn more: https://t.co/rgucxDLWcD

FAQ: Mould in foods: health risks and how to avoid them
https://t.co/9bZN2bJRMB

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Antibiotics in animal husbandry: use falls slightly in Germany. There is potential for reduction in fattening herds

Learn more: https://t.co/sDaUbK894r

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Vitamin D poisoning in infants: Vitamin D overdose can be potentially life-threatening

Our communication: https://t.co/ybN3UJoAwP

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Warmer bodies of water and infections from vibrios: is there a connection?

Learn more in our FAQ: https://t.co/W54ehqFCeK

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The publication traces the development of the German GLP compliance monitoring programme from its beginnings to the present day, describes key milestones & acknowledges the close cooperation between the regulatory authorities & the GLP Federal Bureau.

https://t.co/YMdrW489WQ

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Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in food: What are the health risks?

More on this in our FAQ: https://t.co/WqYnLGkCDN

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@EU_ECHA @FAOWHOCodex Read the BfR2GO interview: https://t.co/mcweSJGaTC

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While our science magazine BfR2GO was previously only available online as a PDF, the articles on the new website can now also be read in a format optimised for mobile devices.

Find out for yourselves: https://t.co/UX1XuqutG4

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@EU_ECHA @FAOWHOCodex If alternative test methods are to be used to assess the safety of chemicals, they must be validated. Various interconnected stakeholders are involved in this validation process.

BfR2GO explains how this works: https://t.co/mCD9odGR36

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Check out our new communication: https://t.co/B3v2e57TX6

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Whilst there is currently no evidence of any health effects caused by microplastics, consumers are becoming increasingly concerned.

BfR2GO explains the current state of research into microplastics: https://t.co/QmUPqe4Sfd