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EFSA: Ready to Support Commission and Local Authorities for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published February 23, 2026, 12:00
EFSA: Ready to Support Commission and Local Authorities for Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reiterated its readiness to support the European Commission and local authorities in Cyprus following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease cases. EFSA assured that there is no risk of transmission of the disease to humans, clarifying that the virus affecting animals is not zoonotic. The Authority also clarified that imposing any product bans is not within its remit, but is the responsibility of the European Commission and national authorities.