European Food Safety Authority

The Department of Health is not the place to care for the national diet

With issues surrounding hospitals dominating the department’s agenda, public health nutrition appears to be a low priority and, where operational, lacks transparency and momentum

Beekeepers call for banning of a large number of pesticides

European Commission urged to act decisively to halt decline of bee population

Are ‘probiotic’ drinks actually good for you?

The labels on probiotic drinks don’t say what they hope to achieve, for very good reason

The ‘disease’ on track to become a bigger killer than cancer

The explosion of superbugs already claims 33,000 lives in the EU every year

What is really in ready-made curry sauce?

Branded ‘sauces’ offer convenience, but are often loaded with sugar and poor value for money

New DNA test can help to fight food fraud – Food Safety Authority

Device to test beef and poultry likely to be rolled out across the EU

Research finds gardeners have low level of exposure to controversial pesticide

Glyposate exposure levels were just 1 per cent of accepted European norms, NUI Galway study finds

Weedkiller subject of multimillion payout in US will still be licensed in Ireland

Department of Agriculture said it was guided by European Food Safety Authority on use of Roundup

Genetically modified organisms: Restriction proposal for Cabinet

Denis Naughten recommends opting out of directive on GMOs

First Irish study of adult exposure to pesticide glyphosate

Population subjected to ‘low exposure’ but within EU safety limits, NUIG study finds

Do you really know what exactly is in your frozen chips?

Food labels: Frozen oven chips may be convenient but many contain a long list of unsavoury additives

We need to talk about cow welfare: what does the science say?

‘What we are saying is that the environment influences the emotional state and this is an important component of welfare’

Why you should give a rashers about what you eat

Given the additives used, choosing bacon is a trade off – you can have your bacon and eat it too, but not too much if you value your health

Are we harming our children’s health by exposing them to plastic?

BPA is widely added to packaging, and more than 80% of teenagers have it in their bodies

Ireland set to back EU ban on bee-hazardous pesticides

European food watchdog running rule over impact of chemicals on pivotal pollinators

Healthy Town: It’s never too late to feel better

We’re living longer and there are more ways to enjoy life but as with most things, it’s important to plan ahead