BfR | German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment

BfR Vice President Tewes Tralau spoke on May 21 & 22 at the international conference “Risk Assessment Driving Food Safety: Europe & Latin America,” organized by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) in Madrid. The two agencies have been cooperating since 2016.

The results of the symposium have now been published in the journal ‘Environment International’. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…

The study was published as a fast-track article in the journal ‘Archives of Toxicology’ to make the results quickly available to researchers, health authorities and other stakeholders. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…

Omega-3 fatty acids: Important – but in moderation Read our new FAQ: bfr.bund.de/en/service/fre…

Methylmercury: Why pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid certain types of fish The BfR has compiled FAQ on the topic: bfr.bund.de/en/service/fre…

The conference is organized by the Society for Mycotoxin Research in collaboration with the BfR and will take place at the BfR site in Berlin-Marienfelde. Find further information, the scientific program and registration (until April 30, 2026) here: mycotoxin-workshop.eu

The 14. BfR-Summer Academy is a professional expert training course on risk assessment & risk communication in the area of food safety. The digital event is open to participants from public institutions engaged in risk assessment of food. Apply by 31 May: bfr-akademie.de/english/events…

Read the essay here: bfr.bund.de/en/release/the…

The Pesticides Safety Department at the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has a new head: Dr Vera Ritz is a biologist specialising in molecular genetics, pharmacology and toxicology and has been working at the BfR since 2006. More: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…

The German Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has been investigating the incidence of animal poisoning by biocidal products for years. To this end, the BfR has analysed data from three poison centres (PCs) from different periods. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…

A total of over 200 research institutions and authorities from 28 countries participate in PARC - the “European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals”. Read our FAQ to learn more about the project: bfr.bund.de/en/service/fre…

Results of the BfR-MEAL study on lead in food recovered food groups substantially contributing to total intake in the German population More: bfr.bund.de/en/opinions/re…

The German Poisoning Registry (Deutsches Vergiftungsregister – DVR) is ready for the data: Formation of a central database at the BfR: collecting data, saving lives. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/press-relea…

Women are making science strong. 💪🔬 At the BfR, 1,206 people work, 761 of them women – that's about 63%. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we say: Thank you! #WomenInScience #IDWGS

The bilingual platform is aimed at academia, public authorities, politicians, the media and interested members of the public. Further information and access to data from 2024 can be found at zoonotify.bfr.berlin/?locale=en More context: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…

Following the recall of infant formula, the BfR compiles basic information about the pathogen Bacillus (B.) cereus and the toxin it produces. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…

Intensification of German-Ukrainian cooperation for greater food safety: BfR and Ukrainian partner authority sign joint Memorandum of Understanding More details: bfr.bund.de/en/notificatio…

The findings from the project and the results of the round robin test form the thematic focus of the symposium "Wild Game – Researched!". The symposium will take place on 4 and 5 February 2026 at the BfR site in Marienfelde. Learn more: bfr.bund.de/en/press-relea…

Our bilateral conversations continue, this time in Berlin. @FDAFood leadership met with Germany’s Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (@BVL_Bund) and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (@bfrde) to discuss food safety priorities, advances in data analytics, and opportunities to deepen our collaboration.

A journey of discovery into the world of bacteria and viruses. The BfR children’s book on food safety published in English ➡️bfr.bund.de/en/press-relea…