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Two long-running files have kept EFAD’s Codex Alimentarius Committee busy throughout 2025 and 2026. The first is the development of Nutrient Reference Values for persons aged 6–36 months (NRVs-R): EFAD has taken part in the electronic Working Group since 2025, submitting detailed technical responses to three successive rounds of consultation, most recently in September 2026. These values will underpin the nutritional composition requirements for foods aimed at this critical stage of a child’s development, and go before the Committee under Agenda Item 4. The second is the draft Standard for Foods for Older Infants and Young Children (FFOIYC): since mid-2025, EFAD has fed several rounds of comments into this eWG — most recently on the data sources and dietary-modelling methods used to underpin the standard — ahead of the physical working group in Nuremberg and the Committee’s discussion under Agenda Item 5.CCNFSDU45 will also open a new and closely watched conversation, under Agenda Item 8, “Proposals for New Work/Emerging Issues.” The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has proposed that Codex develop guidance on risk-analysis approaches for diet-related non-communicable diseases (DRNCD), a framework for assessing health risk at the level of food categories, alongside (not instead of) today’s nutrient-based approach. EFAD is engaging with IFT on this proposal through the Joint Scientific Observer Coordination Group (JSOCG), the coalition of Codex-accredited scientific organizations, including AOAC, ILSI, NSF International and the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) alongside EFAD and IFT, that provides independent scientific input to Codex work. Following an informative meeting with IFT in September 2026, EFAD is now preparing its position on the proposal, with particular attention to ensuring robust public-health safeguards and coordination with the parallel international conversation on ultra-processed foods.From infant nutrition standards to the next generation of Codex risk frameworks, EFAD’s presence in Nuremberg keeps European dietetic expertise squarely in the room where these decisions are shaped.

This course is aimed at qualified medical doctors/pulmonologists with previous experience in performing regular bronchoscopies who want to further train in diagnostic and therapeutic interventional pulmonology. The course is devoted to hands-on workshops and theoretical teaching of different interventional procedures in accordance with international requirements.Participants will have the opportunity to practice live flexible and rigid bronchoscopy on airway models.Topics include:Indications, contraindications, limitations and risks of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy (flexible and rigid)Introduction to bronchoscopic equipmentPrinciples of patient preparation for bronchoscopy and evaluation prior to each procedurePrinciples of sedationAnatomical findings of the airwaysDescription of the different bronchoscopy techniquesSelection of appropriate patients for each procedureInterpretation of resultsSupport post-procedure care and management of complicationsManagement of anticoagulation therapy before and after the procedureEffective communication with the patient about the risks, benefits and results of the procedureAn application will be submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Pneumology (EBAP) for CME accreditation of this event.The number of credits that you will receive corresponds to your attendance during the course. Please note that you need to sign the register of attendance each day to ensure that you receive the CME credits.

DescriptionFoot and ankle injuries in elite athletes present unique diagnostic, treatment, and return-to-play challenges. In this interactive webinar, an internationally recognized faculty panel will use case-based discussions to examine common sports injuries, including lateral ankle instability, high ankle sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, peroneal tendon pathology, and turf toe. Participants will explore practical treatment algorithms, surgical considerations, rehabilitation strategies, and the complex factors influencing safe and timely return to competition.Learning ObjectivesIdentify key clinical and imaging findings associated with common foot and ankle injuries in elite athletes.Evaluate operative and nonoperative treatment strategies for ankle instability, syndesmotic injuries, Achilles and peroneal tendon pathology, and other common sports-related conditions.Develop individualized treatment and return-to-sport plans based on injury characteristics, athlete demands, timing within the competitive season, and case-based clinical scenarios.Co-DirectorsArianna L. Gianakos, DO & Nicholas Strasser MD, FAAOSFacultyNed Amendola, MD, FAAOS, Robert Anderson, MD, FAAOS, Kirk McCullough, MD, FAAOS, Eric Ferkel, MD, FAAOS The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.If you are unable to attend the live webinar, you may still register to be notified upon the availability of the recorded session. Access to the recording will be granted for a duration of 2 years. 

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) separates the blood circulation from the brain tissue. However, despite its name, the BBB is far from a static, impenetrable barrier. Instead, this highly dynamic structure responds to and regulates the complex requirements of brain function. To advance our knowledge of how the BBB impacts health and disease, the 3rd edition of the Barcelona Blood-Brain Barrier Conference will bring together scientists from across the globe to discuss emerging topics in BBB physiology, pathology and translational research. This interdisciplinary event will incorporate neuroscience, vascular biology, protein engineering, bioengineering, and nanomedicine to provide a unique platform to foster collaboration and address challenges shaping the future of this field.Also note that there is a satellite event organized along with the B4 conference, which is the Young Research Symposium (YRS). You can learn more about it there.In the name of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS), we look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant and historic city of Barcelona to take part in these lively discussions, make lasting connections, and push the boundaries of the field forward.