Congratulations!💐. Dr Marina Aparicio Soto was honored on June 14, 2025, in Glasgow at the European Allergy Congress, the annual meeting of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). She received an "Outstanding Poster Presentation Award."

@strahlenschutz "We have to accept uncertainty." - The full interview with Professor John Ioannidis now in #BfR2GO (p. 28):

@strahlenschutz Heatwaves, fires, heavy rains, floods, rising sea levels – climate change is impacting nature and society in ways that are impossible to ignore. This also has microbiological consequences. An overview in the #BfR2GO (p. 26):

@strahlenschutz They are sold in online shops, vending machines, and kiosks. The intoxicating effect of such sweets can be traced back to ingredients such as the cannabinoid HHC from the hemp plant, or the fly agaric toxin muscimol. More in #BfR2GO (p. 24):

@strahlenschutz From a scientific perspective, when capsaicin and related substances bind to certain receptors, they cause a heat and pain sensation which is perceived as pungency. #BfR2GO shows how the spiciness works and what it can trigger (p. 22):

@strahlenschutz To date, there is a lack of sound scientific evidence from clinical studies as to the health benefits of turmeric products. The supposed positive effects are up against the possible negative effects on health. The BfR2GO report (p. 21):

For our science magazine BfR2GO, we spoke with Dr. Inge Paulini, President of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS), about what's important when it comes to sun protection. Read the interview (p. 38):

Salads and vegetable skewers, sauces and dips, meat and fish – and a sweet dessert to finish. Barbecuing and a tasty selection of dishes are key to a perfect summer’s day for many people. #BfR2GO shows what is important from a hygiene perspective:

BfR scientist Dr Nadiya Bakhiy explains the potential health risks of taking food supplements with plant ingredients in the BfR2GO Interview. ➡️

Advertising, social media, and friends and acquaintances often link tempting health promises to certain food supplements. What is surprising, however, is how many misunderstandings there are surrounding food supplements. The #BfR2GO cover story:

Now available: the latest issue of our science magazine BfR2GO. Cover story: food supplements. Also: healthier barbecuing, spicy plant substances, psychoactive substances, e-cigarettes, PET bottles, period products, organoids and much more. Read now:

Sweeteners are food additives. They are used in many processed foods, such as soft drinks, confectionery and dairy products, as calorie-free or calorie-reduced alternatives to sugar. The BfR has compiled FAQ on the topic:

Moldova and Germany: Joint declaration for more food safety. The declaration aims to strengthen the knowledge exchange on an expert level and to expand scientific and technological cooperation through research and cooperation programmes. More:

Using knowledge to combat health risks: The BfR Summer Academy takes place for the 13th time. What it's about:

Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in wine - How does the chemical get into the glass? Is there a health risk?. Read our FAQ:

International expert workshop on next- generation risk assessment: Integrated application of novel, animal-free methods in the health risk assessment of chemicals. More background:

Psychoactive effects to be expected following consumption of products containing hexahydrocannabinol (HHC). Read the BfR Opinion:

According to the @WHO, over 200 diseases can be traced back to the consumption of unsafe food. From diarrhoea to cancer – 1.6 million people worldwide are affected every day. Our #WorldFoodSafetyDay press release:

Capsules and cylinders containing laughing gas can now be purchased in many online shops, petrol stations and kiosks. They are officially sold for use in whipping cream. Yet, some people use laughing gas primarily as a ‘party drug’. Learn more:

Wrapping up an inspiring workshop in London. Rapid response to foodborne disease outbreaks – made possible by the BfR software FoodChain-Lab (FCL). The free & open access tool for tracing supply chains is used by several food safety authorities. ➡️