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    Kratom preparations: consumption may cause health problems

    The leaves of the kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa) have been used for centuries in Southeast Asia as a traditional remedy for treating various ailments, such as pain relief or increasing overall…

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    High single doses of vitamin D via food supplements at intervals of days or weeks associated with health risks

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Whether it is a matter of ingredients or additives, residues, contaminants or germs and parasites – the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment assesses food and feed on the basis of internationally recognised criteria, taking into account toxicological, microbiological and nutritional aspects.

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    European Society of Toxicology In Vitro (ESTIV) presents Liebsch and Spielmann Award

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    BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Consumer Monitor: not many people are concerned about raw milk

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    Risk assessment, communication, resilience: increased German-Moldovan cooperation

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    Chronic high consumption of energy drinks is not initially associated with cardiological impairment in adolescents

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Identify Risks – Protect Health

We are a scientifically independent institution within the portfolio of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH). Our institute advises the Federal Government and the federal states on issues relating to food, feed, chemicals and product safety and informs the public through transparent risk communication. Another task is the protection of laboratory animals. We conduct our own research on topics closely related to our responsibilities. The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment protects people's health preventively in the fields of public health and veterinary public health.

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The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has the statutory task of undertaking scientific research that is closely linked to its activities.

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Activities of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment as the national EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority Focal Point

As the central national focal point, the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment coordinates the exchange of scientific information between the European Food Safety Authority (EFSAshort forEuropean Food Safety Authority) and Germany.

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They convey complex scientific facts in a compact, understandable and entertaining way. They are primarily aimed at consumers.

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The focus of our work is the protection of human health in general and of risk groups in particular.

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