Antibiotic residues in honey NewsAccording to EU legislation that is in force, the use of antibiotics in beekeeping is not allowed. Nonetheless, multiple...
The European Union One Health 2021 Report NewsZoonoses are infectious diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans and are caused by harmful microorganism...
New maximum levels for ascorbic acid and its salts in tunaOn 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 AMOn October 11th 2022 the Regulation (EU) 2022/1922 was published, outlining the specifications for food additives; speci...
New EU recommendation on monitoring Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food and feed including methods of sampling and analysis food safetyOn the 26th August 2022, the Recommendation (EU) 2022/1431 on Monitoring the presence of perfluoroalkyl substances - PFA...
New EU Regulation setting maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9 -THC) in hemp seeds and products Regulatory UpdateLast 12th August 2022, it was published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1393 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/...
PFAS: emerging and persistent contaminantsPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, are a family of nearly 5,000 synthetic chemicals manufactured. These substanc...
European Pesticides processing factors guide 2022 PesticidesPesticides residue levels strongly depend on the processing of food prior to consumption. This effect can be accounted f...
Glyphosate in Europe - EFSA and ECHA update timelines for assessments PesticidesGlyphosate is one of the most widely used active substances in pesticides to prevent unwanted plant growth around plante...
Peanut in soybean lecithin AlertEuropean Regulation no. 1169/2011 requires that the 14 most important substances that can trigger allergies or intoleran...
New EU Recommendation on monitoring of Glycoalkaloids in potatoes and potato-derived products NewsLast 7th April 2022, it was published the Recommendation (EU) 2022/561 on monitoring the presence of glycoalkaloid...
New EU Recommendation on monitoring the presence of furan and alkylfurans in foodLast 28th March 2022, it was published the Recommendation (EU) 2022/495 on monitoring the presence of furan and alkylfur...
The 2020 European Union report on pesticide residues in food ReportLast 30th March 2022, The European Food Safety Authority published the EU 2020 report on pesticide residues in food. The...
Scientific opinion on novel food and the important contribution of Mérieux NutriSciences’ experts Novel FoodIron Hydroxide Adipate Tartrate (IHAT) is requested from Nemysis Limited for use as nutritional subs...
New EU Recommendation on monitoring of Alternaria toxins in foodLast 6th April 2022, it was published the Recommendation (EU) 2022/553 on Monitoring the presence of Alternaria to...
Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOH) in food and packaging MOSH MOAHMineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) comprise a diverse group of mixtures of hydrocarbons containing thousands of chemica...