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: bfr.bund.de/en/service/fre…

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."

From crisis preparedness to cybersecurity and data interoperability to AI in risk assessment and international cooperation projects - the professional exchange between BfR and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FoodSafetyAuthority) was highly topical and will continue.

The BfR has answered frequently asked questions on fluoride: bfr.bund.de/en/release/flu…