Nanoplastics: new study shows route from plants to fish
A study just published in Nano Today by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland traces a first possible route followed by nanoplastics up in the food chain to our bodies: from the soil, they are picked up by edible plants (first of al [...]
Oat flakes contaminated with mold toxins and glyphosate, German test says
Öko-Test, a German consumer magazine, has recently published the results of a new investigation for which they analyzed 29 oat flakes of different brands, purchased in supermarkets (including organic), discount stores, and [...]
Study suggests ways to reduce Cadmium and Lead in chocolates
A new report published recently by the US National Confectioners Association in cooperation with the non-profit organization As You Sow provides recommendations on how to mitigate the level of cadmium and lead in cocoa and chocolate. [...]
WHO reviews exposure to microplastics and potential implications for human health
WHO has just published a new report to assess the potential health risks associated with exposure to nano- and microplastic particles (NMPs) from different sources, including air and diet. This report exte [...]
Most bottled waters sold in France contains microplastics, report says
According to an investigation carried out by the non-profit association Agir pour l’Environment (Acting for the Environment), 78% of bottled water from the best-selling brands in France is contaminated with microplastics (fr [...]
Drug residues found in meat labeled antibiotic-free
A consumer class action, joined by the non-profit organization Farm Forward, sued Whole Food (chain acquired by Amazon) for misleading advertising: the prosecution claims antibiotics have been detected in beef sold as "organic" and "antibiotic-free" [...]
Foreword Vol.4 Nr.1/2
Affidia is now in its third year of activity. We started just a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic shook the world. One of the consequences of this global disaster was the cancellation of scientific conferences in 2020-2021. Even at the beginning of 2022, some conferences a [...]
Your PAL, my PAL
Why doing Precautionary Allergen Labelling right matters. Let’s take a short walk through history. Back in 1985, the Codex Alimentarius published its ground-breaking labelling standard (FAO/WHO 1985) for the labelling of pre-packaged foods. It was meant to be a better, m [...]
Aflatoxin M1: is it time for a change? (Part 2)
In the last 20 years, aflatoxin M1 has been found in milk at unprecedented levels in southern Europe on several occasions. Is it the result of climate change? What do experts think about the risk to consumers, both now and in the future? Is the best app [...]
44-year-old EU rules under re-evaluation (Part 2)
How the EU regulatory context for food contact materials and articles (FCMs) may change on the way to a toxin-free environment. This article provides an overview of the most significant Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) and Farm to Fo [...]
Mycotoxins, climate change, and food system management
A focus on cereals. A review of the impact of climate change on chemical exposures affecting human health identified 8 contaminants as high risk of getting worse due to climate change, one of which was mycotoxins (Balbus et al. 2013). Guer [...]
Mycotoxins in Brazil: scenario overview and regulatory challenges
Initiatives and efforts to meet stricter mycotoxin regulations are helping the country overcome contamination challenges in its domestic and export markets. Brazil is one of the largest food producers and exporters [...]
Biochip Array Technology for simultaneous semi-quantitative multi-mycotoxin detection
Mycotoxin regulations: a multi-mycotoxin testing approach to fulfill local and international regulations. Mycotoxins are known to cause acute and chronic effects in humans and animals re [...]
ReMaGI - The new reference materials for allergens
The historical lack of reference materials for food allergens limited the possibility to evaluate the performances of detection methods. Generon makes available a new range of reference materials suitable for any downstream detection method. & [...]
Reducing pre-enrichment time for fastidious bacteria detection via Real-Time PCR
Overcoming the bottlenecks slowing rapid methods, looking beyond the speed of qPCR Microbiological quality and safety of food, feed and water is a major global concern. Many people suffer from illnesses th [...]
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