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Annual Report 2014
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The BfR conducts a number of events to present the results of its work and to promote the exchange
of ideas, experience and information with representatives of target and interest groups from the fields of
science, politics, NGOs, trade and industry, as well as consumers. Since the beginning of 2014, these
events have been organised and conducted by the “BfR-Academy”, a unit of the Risk Communication
Department. A total of 134 events were staged in 2014, with the participation of experts from other
countries at more than every fifth event. Twelve training courses were conducted in 2014 in addition
to scientific dialogue and information events.
Selected events in 2014
The BfR at the International
Green Week in Berlin
The BfR booth focused on the topic of fish and
seafood and their health benefits and on what con-
sumers should pay attention to when buying and
preparing fish and fish products. The BfR stand
was one of the main attractions at the theme farm,
attracting around 25,000 visitors of all ages. In
addition to the graphic documentation about the
proper preparation of fish products, the BfR stand
also offered other activities, such as a quiz and a
fishing game.
17–26 January 2014
20 January 2014
BfR-Symposium on the health assessment of plant
protection products containing glyphosate
In light of the public discussion of the possible health risks
of glyphosate, the BfR discussed questions concerning the
health and microbial effects of plant protection products con-
taining glyphosate at a symposium organised within the scope
of the International Green Week in Berlin. The main focus of
the event was the presentation of the new assessment of the
health risks of glyphosate by the BfR. Almost 150 trade visitors
of the Green Week participated in the symposium.
How fresh is the fish? At the BfR stand, visitors
to the Green Week 2014 learned about freshness
criteria, storage and preparation of fish and
seafood.
The BfR symposium on plant protection products containing
glyphosate attracted a great deal of public interest.
