EU unveils major overhaul to food and feed safety rules
The European Commission has launched a sweeping legislative package aimed at cutting red tape across the food and feed sectors, promising to save businesses and national governments over €1 billion annually. The proposal seeks to modernize [...]
New report rings alarm on rising zoonotic infections in the EU
The latest European Union One Health 2024 Zoonoses Report, published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), has revealed a worrying upward trend in several key foodb [...]
EFSA proposes reduced limits for dioxins and PCBs in foods
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently released an updated draft assessment that proposes a drastic reduction in the tolerable weekly intake (TWI) for dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in foods. The upda [...]
Industrial chemicals and pesticides threaten gut health and antibiotic effectiveness
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed that hundreds of chemicals commonly found in pesticides and industrial products can severely compromise beneficial bacteria in the hu [...]
FAO and WHO recommend new gluten reference dose to support food safety
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recently convened an expert consultation which provided a recommendation for a new Reference Dose (RfD) of 4 mg of gluten for cereals contain [...]
EU Court declares automatic extensions of pesticide approvals illegal
In a landmark ruling, the General Court of the European Union has deemed the European Commission's practice of automatically extending pesticide authorizations, including that of glyphosate and dimoxystrobin, without updated risk a [...]
Is honey produced in accordance with Chinese standards “fake honey”?
A comparative analysis of Chinese and EU regulatory frameworks on honey In recent years, debates over the authenticity of honey have repeatedly surfaced in European public discourse. Chinese honey has frequently been labe [...]
Microbial safety challenges in plant-based foods
Managing microbial risks in plant-based dairy and meat alternatives: from raw material variability to effective processing and hygiene strategies across the supply chain. Introduction Consumers are increasingly opting for plant-bas [...]
The current landscape of plant-based meat and beverages: Dietary transitions and unexpected chemical risks
While promoting sustainability, plant-based diets may increase mycotoxin exposure; new evidence shows contamination risks in meat and milk analogues and the need for updated regulations. [...]
