G Garofalakis

Chemical engineer & food pro with a thing for innovation. Fond of science-based policy-planning. Enjoys both beer and wine. Often seen with a camera in hand.

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Today, our Marta Hugas talks at the European Symposium of @IAFPFood on #foodsystems transformation towards the UN #SDGs. How do we contribute to this? Via scientific advice on how to:
👉Tackle #EmergingRisks
👉Reduce #FoodWaste
👉Ensure #NovelFood safety
https://t.co/MdiWalw8Iq

[G Garofalakis @ggarof]

#Partnerships and #cooperation is the wise way forward when facing challenges and uncertainties. They would be particularly relevant for @EFSA_EU and all authorities, public bodies and agencies working on #foodsafety and #foodchain-related risks in the EU.

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

How can we provide relevant, fit-for-purpose advice in the future? The new #TransparencyRegulation is a unique opportunity for us and #EUMemberStates to increase trust and foster the transition from #SharedValues to long term partnerships.
#AdvisoryForum

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Applications are now open for our 2021 #traineeship opportunities! From Science, to Business, and Communication, we welcome young graduate with various professional interests to apply.
📅Deadline: 08/01/2021 at midnight (local time)
➡️https://t.co/FDkz4PlcOL
#EFSATraineeship

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Virtual meeting with @EUEnvironment management team today. Great opportunity to discuss the role of both agencies and explore initiatives that can support the #EUGreenDeal. Cooperation is key to tackle challenges in the areas of #foodsafety, #environment and #sustainability!

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Today our Davide Arcella and Ragnor Pedersen will be at a @FAOWHOCodex/@Who_Europe webinar on #PesticideResidues in food. The aim is to inform experts from Eurasian Economic Commission Member States on setting and monitoring maximum residue limits #MLRs of #pesticides in food.

[G Garofalakis @ggarof]

Very timely @EFSA_EU, @GallaniBarbara!#Sciencecommunication is very important, especially if it's linked to policy making or, more importantly, the handling of #pulichealth #crises. There, #misinformation, and in some cases #disinformation, can be destructive.

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

How do we communicate the science behind #foodsafety #RiskAssessments? What if the science is not enough? Today, our @GallaniBarbara adds an EU perspective at the China International Food Safety and Quality conference, 4-5 November #CIFSQ 2020.
➡️https://t.co/lNywJTLKzz

[G Garofalakis @ggarof]

That's a huge leap in imaging science. Huge potential for #biology research. E.g. now possible to see how #proteins function in organisms. Technique still limited to 'rigid' molecules but the next advance is a matter of time! #microscopy

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Insightful virtual meeting today with @Fssaiindia discussing on #capacitybuilding and scientific exchanges with a focus on data collection and the use of data in #RiskAssessment work. #InternationalCooperation #ScientificCooperation

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

#DYK #ClimateChange can cause food-related risks to emerge spread or worsen? Eg more disease-carrying mosquitos & midges infect & damage livestock, farmers livelihoods & food supply. Our #CLEFSA #crowdsourcing method helps predict such risks https://t.co/pZCokMLuD0 #animalhealth

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Happy #WorldFoodSafetyDay 🍏! EFSA together with national, European and international partners, including @FAOWHOCodex , @FAO , @WHO is working to inspire action that helps prevent, detect and manage #foodborne risks, contributing to #foodsecurity and #sustainabledevelopment.

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

We look forward to answering your questions with #CodexSecretary Tom Heilandt and our own @BUrl_EFSA!

Join us in the LIVE Q&A Session on Twitter next Monday 8th June at 15:00 CEST.

#WorldFoodSafetyDay #AskEFSA #Foodsafety

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Media briefing on #COVID19 with @DrTedros. #coronavirus https://t.co/aPFXT3ex5y

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

A new #milestone for EFSA. We are taking a first step towards the gradual introduction of full EU-24 #multilingualism to our communications. An additional version of EFSA website in #Spanish is about to be released ¡No os lo perdáis!

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

Today we are attending the #CareerDay at the @WUR. If you are here and want to know more about career opportunities EFSA has for young scientists, please pop by stand number 9.

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

📢Registration is open for the #ParmaSchool2020 “One Health”. The course is open to PhD students, young post-doc researchers and scientists wanting to deepen their knowledge of #OneHealth.
Where? 📍@unipr
When? 📅9-11 June 2020.

Apply by 31/03/2020
➡️https://t.co/tYssRT8YqR

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

EFSA welcomed today a delegation of @FAO at our HQ in Parma. Great opportunity to find a common ground and share insights on scientific work and #riskcommunication. #OpenEFSA

[Codex Alimentarius @FAOWHOCodex]

🎙️ | Chief Scientist @EFSA_EU Marta Hugas: “#Codex has done so much for #FoodSafety by setting international standards for trade”.

#FoodTrade

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

It’s the 40th anniversary of the Rapid Alert System for #Food and #Feed. EU #foodsafety standards are among world’s highest and #RASFF is key for @EU_Commission , EFSA, @eftasurv, national partners in reporting & responding to food incidents & outbreaks. https://t.co/LftVOlnKdS

[G Garofalakis @ggarof]

An engaging workshop in @UPTuks in South Africa on #riskassessment capacity and other needed elements for assessing SPS issues. Excellent initiative supported by @EUinSA. Participation of lots of regional actors and EU experts from @EFSA_EU @EU_Health @BfRen @DTUtweet @Anses_fr

[G Garofalakis @ggarof]

Alarming news for #AMR (antimicrobial resistance): research suggests several common non-#antibiotic #medicines facilitate it. If verified, should be taken into account in the #agricultural and health sector practices.

https://t.co/Rn2GKP0fx4