The Food Safety Authority of Ireland represents Ireland on food safety issues in Europe.
Tá leagan Gaeilge den leathanach seo ar fáil anseo.
The Authority has regular contact with the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The FSAI consults on and assists in the development of well founded and effective European food law, taking into account the principles of better regulation.
European and national level activities are co-ordinated by EFSA by means of close co-operation through EFSA’s Advisory Forum, National Focal Point and Scientific Committees, Panels and Networks. This structure allows Member States and EFSA to work together to exchange scientific information and data, co-ordinate work programmes, pool resources and co-operate on joint projects.
EFSA News
Latest mapping and surveillance of vector-borne diseases
EFSA recently published four scientific reports on vector-borne diseases. The reports cover the key features of 25 vector-borne diseases, the vectors that transmit them, existing EU surveillance and control measures, and possible pathways for their introduction or spread within the EU.
A key finding from the reports is that around half of the diseases are not currently listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and are not categorised under EU law. Updated maps showcasing the evolution of these vector-borne diseases in the world are also included in the reports.
To find further information or read the reports see:
Vector-borne diseases - knowledge maps
Identification and mapping of potential and highly likely vectors for selected vector-borne diseases in the EU and neighbouring countries
Potential entry pathways for 15 vector-borne disease agents
Knowledge mapping of risk mitigation measures against vector-borne diseases
Annual report on pesticide residues in food
Every year EU Member States, together with Norway and Iceland, collect thousands of samples of the most widely consumed foods in the EU and provide data about them to EFSA. EFSA then analyses this data and reports on the pesticide residue levels in those food products.
The latest report used 9,842 samples of various food products. Of these, 98.8% were found to be compliant with EU legislation on pesiticide residues. This means they either had no measureable pesticide residue, or very low residue(s) within the maximum levels allowed in EU law.
Further information about the report can be found on EFSA's website, along with a data visualisation tool.
PlantHealth4Life 2026 Campaign
EFSA's PlantHealth4Life campaign, now in its fourth and final year, recently launched in Ireland. Now active in 33 countries, the campaign aims to raise awareness of plant health and its impact on food systems, the environment and the economy. Citizens are encouraged to take simple, everyday actions to help protect plants and biodiversity in their countries.
To read more about the campaign launch, see this news article on EFSA's website. The PlantHealth4Life campaign website also has further information.
Safe2Eat 2026 Campaign
EFSA's 2026 Safe2Eat campaign has launched in Ireland and across Europe for a sixth year. Building on the success of previous editions, the campaign aims to make food safety science accessible and relevant for everyone. Its three areas of focus are safe food practices, what's in your food, and the connection between food and health.
Safe2Eat is active in 23 countries across Europe, with a wide range of activities planned at both EU and national levels. Read about the campaign launch on EFSA's website, or explore the campaign content on the Safe2Eat webpage.
EFSA Grants and Procurement
EFSA regularly awards grants or subsidies for projects and activities that contribute to EFSA’s mission in the areas of data collection, preparatory work for scientific opinions, other scientific and technical assistance. Further information on EFSA Grants and EFSA Procurement.
EFSA newsletters
EFSA highlights is a free weekly e-newsletter featuring what’s new on the EFSA website.
EFSA's Understanding Science Video Clips
Understanding Science is EFSA’s scientific white board video series in which EFSA staff explain scientific concepts.