Press releases of BfR of 2006

Press releases

• Pleasure without regret: Tips for handling wild game meat
  New European food hygiene legislation increases hunters’ responsibilities
  01/2006, 2006-01-05
• From welding fumes to sewage gas - Hidden risks for consumers
  New brochure gives overview of poisoning cases in 2004
  02/2006, 2006-01-12
• Antibacterial linings in fridges are no substitute for regular cleaning
  BfR does not believe that linings containing silver compounds offer any advantages
  03/2006, 2006-02-02
• Mixed infection of Trichinella spiralis and Trichinella pseudospiralis detected in wild boar for the first time anywhere in the world
  BfR discovery will have repercussions for the examination of game meat
  04/2006, 2006-02-20
• Elevated morphine levels in poppy seeds: Risk to health not ruled out
  BfR recommends a guidance value and a daily upper intake level
  05/2006, 2006-02-20
• Printing inks in foods: Health assessment not possible owing to lack of data
  BfR criticises long deadlines in the measures of the printing ink industry
  06/2006, 2006-03-01
• How consumers can keep healthy even if chickens are sick
  BfR gives hygiene tips for the home and kitchen
  07/2006, 2006-03-03
• Exercise caution when using "nano-sealing sprays" containing a propellant!
  When used in confined spaces, they can cause respiratory problems
  08/2006, 2006-03-31
• Nanotechnology - Applications, Trends and Risks
  BfR gathers up-to-date information on nano particles in consumer-related application areas
  09/2006, 2006-04-06
• Cause of intoxications with nano spray not yet fully elucidated
  Scientific discussions at BfR did not produce any clear results
  10/2006, 2006-04-12
• Consumer protection reinforced: BfR extends its research competence
  Four departments with new heads
  11/2006, 2006-04-18
• Nano particles were not the cause of health problems triggered by sealing sprays!
  Products did not contain any ultrafine particles
  12/2006, 2006-05-26
• Science Council confirms the good to very good performance of BfR but also calls for further efforts
  First expert assessment report can now be accessed on the Institute’s website
  13/2006, 2006-05-26
• Carcinogenic effect of inhaled formaldehyde sufficiently documented
  BfR presents results of scientific assessment and recommends new classification
  14/2006, 2006-05-29
• Seven BfR scientists appointed to EFSA panels
  Their selection confirms the Institute’s high scientific standard
  15/2006, 2006-06-09
• Positive stocktaking after three years' work on behalf of consumer health protection
  BfR presents its Annual Report and the Expert Report of the Scientific Council
  16/2006, 2006-06-14
• Triclosan only belongs in the clinic and doctor’s surgery!
  Reducing the risk of resistance formation through more restrictive use
  17/2006, 2006-06-26
• Pathogenic Salmonella detected in just under 30 percent of large-scale laying hen flocks
  In the pilot study Germany finds itself in the European midfield
  18/2006, 2006-06-29
• Health effects should be systematically recorded for industrial and transport accidents involving chemicals!
  Standardised notification forms can now be downloaded from the Internet
  19/2006, 2006-07-07
• Joining forces to fight zoonotic pathogens around the world!
  Meeting of the European Network of Excellence begins today at BfR - Joint Press Release of Med-Vet-Net and BfR
  20/2006, 2006-07-19
• High levels of perfluorinated organic surfactants in fish are likely to be harmful to human health
  Elevated levels of perfluorinated surfactants detected in individual fish samples
  21/2006, 2006-07-28
• BfR wishes to offer consumers better protection against allergenic substances
  Institute stages first information meeting for experts
  22/2006, 2006-08-17
• More proactive communication on nanotechnology!
  BfR involves experts and consumers in a dialogue about the opportunities and risks of nanotechnology
  23/2006, 2006-08-22
• BfArM and BfR warn: Exercise caution when buying muscle-building products
  Joint press release by BfArM and BfR
  24/2006, 2006-08-28
• Indications that styrene has a tumorigenic effect in humans
  Results of experimental research at BfR are of importance for the reassessment of this existing substance
  25/2006, 2006-08-31
• Observe hygiene rules when preparing poultry meat!
  Following a nationwide outbreak of disease caused by Salmonella hadar, BfR renews its recommendation to consumers
  26/2006, 2006-09-12
• Breastfeeding - It could be longer!
  Initial results of the latest studies on breastfeeding behaviour show that breastfeeding mothers require more support
  27/2006, 2006-09-29
• Acrylamide in foods: Consumers are aware of the risk but are scarcely changing their behaviour at all
  BfR representative survey confirms successful risk communication
  28/2006, 2006-10-13
• Consumers call for comprehensible labelling and accompanying risk research on "nano"products
  BfR Consumer conference on nanotechnology in foods, cosmetics and textiles
  30/2006, 2006-11-24
• National Reference Laboratories: An important scientific tool in consumer health protection
  Eight of the total of 16 Reference Laboratories within BfR have been newly appointed
  31/2006, 2006-12-07
• REACH: An opportunity for more consumer protection
  The success of the new European chemicals legislation will depend on its practical implementation
  32/2006, 2006-12-18