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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…

@FAOWHOCodex @ECDC_EU @EU_ECHA @FAO The Bf3R at the BfR co-ordinates nationwide activities with the goals of restricting animal experiments to only those which are considered essential, and safeguarding the best possible protection for laboratory animals. A review after 10 years in BfR2GO: bfr.bund.de/en/publication…

@FAOWHOCodex @ECDC_EU @EU_ECHA @FAO To stop the accumulation of PFAS in the environment, several EU countries, including Germany, are planning far-reaching restrictions on PFAS. Consumers may also notice a ban when buying kitchenware. More in BfR2GO: bfr.bund.de/en/publication…

Artificial sweeteners instead of sugar: are sweeteners harmful to health? The new issue of the BfR2GO science magazine focuses on sugar alternatives: bfr.bund.de/en/publication…