Acrylamide is a chemical compound that typically forms in starchy foods when they are baked, fried, or roasted at higher temperatures (±150°C).

Infuenza viruses circulating in animals pose a public health risk as they sometimes cross the species barrier and infect humans.

EFSA is the risk assessor, evaluating risks associated with the food chain. Risk managers are the European Commission, Member State authorities and the European Parliament.

Feed additives are products intentionally added to animal feed to improve the quality of the feeds, the quality of the food products, and animal performance and health.