EU - EFSA responds to Commission’s urgent request on dioxins in Irish pork

http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753812_1211902210953.htm

11-Dec-2008 (17 years 5 months 27 days ago)

EFSA has today published its statement in response to a request received from the European Commission on 8 December 2008 for urgent scientific and technical assistance following the discovery of dioxin contamination in some Irish pork. The Commission asked EFSA to provide scientific assistance on the risks for human health related to the possible presence of dioxins in pork and products containing pork.