Change Proposed in BSE Assessment
EUROPE: A European Food Safety Authority panel is proposing changes in the way Geographical BSE-Risk (GBR) is determined.
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The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) announced today it has launched a public consultation on a revision of the methodology for Geographical BSE-Risk (GBR) assessment.
The European Commission uses this scientific advice as the basis for attributing BSE risk status to countries worldwide.
The update takes account of new scientific knowledge on BSE and recent trends in BSE prevalence based on the most recent surveillance data. By allowing a more accurate assessment of geographical BSE risk, the revised methodology will assist risk managers in taking decisions to protect consumers which are commensurate with the risk identified.
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