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According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), pesticide residues pose minimal risk to consumer health, but monitoring imports from third countries is crucial as they are four times more likely to exceed recommended levels. In the latest annual report, EFSA found that 3.7% of EU foodstuffs exceeded residue limits, down from 3.9% in 2021. However, 4% of samples had неизвестный origin, and 3% of those exceeded residue limits, highlighting the need for heightened monitoring. The report also revealed that organic products had lower exceedance rates, but unauthorized substances in organic farming were still detected in third-country imports.

The European Union (EU) has escalated its pressure on TikTok, demanding information about its new app, TikTok Lite, and warning of potential suspension of addictive features that pose risks to children. The EU is concerned that the app, which rewards users for watching videos, may contain features that encourage excessive usage and harm young users.

The European Union (EU) has demanded that TikTok provide information regarding its new TikTok Lite app, which offers rewards to users for watching videos. The EU has concerns about the app’s potential addictive features and their risks to children. The bloc has opened formal proceedings to determine whether TikTok Lite violates the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission has given TikTok 24 hours to submit the risk assessment and until Wednesday to present its case. The EU has warned that it may order TikTok Lite to suspend its reward features as early as Thursday if the company fails to comply.