EFSA: new evaluation on the safety of sulfites published BlogSulfites are a group of chemicals derived from sulfur with antioxidant, antibiotic and antiseptic properties. The main s...
Arsenic and inorganic arsenic: draft regulations for certain foods FoodArsenic is a ubiquitous metalloid. It is naturally present in the environment: rocks, soil, and volcanic emissions can c...
Brace Yourself…the Internal Audit Is Coming TrainingWhen we brace ourselves for a winter storm, we get ready physically and mentally to endure what could be a long treacher...
Do you Know the Difference Between Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics? Dietary SupplementsYou have probably heard about probiotics and prebiotics, but you still may be confused as to what exactly the difference...
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Chemical food contaminants: present and future FoodContaminants are chemical compounds that may be present in food because of production, processing, packaging, and transp...
Sustainable packaging formulation and additives: yes or no? BlogIntentional added substances constitute the formulation of packaging.They are aimed at giving materials their own charac...
New EU regulations on olive oil Regulatory UpdateRegulation on olive oil is needed because it is one of the most vulnerable food to food fraud. Olive oil is obtained fro...
New maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffsOn October 24th 2022, the Regulation (EU) 2022/2002 was published, regarding Regulation (EU) 2022/2002, and concerning m...
How to validate a pasteurization or sterilization processIf a new pasteurization or sterilization step has been implemented or changed, how can we be sure that the product is fo...
Be extra vigilant in case of calamities Expert ServicesThe challenges faced by Purchasing and Quality Departments Scarcity of raw materials market creates challenges for the f...
Limitation of microplastics: are degradable alternatives more sustainable? SustainabilityDraft Regulation on REACH restrictions on microplastics ready The European Commission has recently published a draft to...
Behind the scenes with Federico Benetti PharmaceuticalsWe are in ECSIN LAB –a new entry in Mérieux NutriSciences Italia–, an Innovation Lab that matches the attention toward t...
New maximum levels for ascorbic acid and its salts in tuna NewsOn October 11th 2022 the Regulation (EU) 2022/1923 was published, regarding the use of ascorbic acid (E 300), sodium asc...
Authorization of three new Steviol glycosides: Rebaudiosides M, D and AM NewsOn October 11th 2022 the Regulation (EU) 2022/1922 was published, outlining the specifications for food additives; speci...
Behind the scenes with Emiliano De Dominicis PharmaceuticalsThe R&D Department (chemical branch) is fundamental for Mérieux NutriSciences. Initially dedicated to the Food Busin...
