A recent analysis conducted by the German consumer magazine ÖkoTest has raised significant concerns regarding the safety and quality of flax seeds, commonly hailed for their nutritional benefits. The study examined 19 brands of [...]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially revoked the authorization for erythrosine, a synthetic food dye also known as FD&C Red No. 3, in food and ingested drugs. Erythrosine is commonly used to give [...]
A recent study by the nonprofit Clean Label Project has raised concerns about toxic heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, found in protein powders commonly used for muscle building. The Clean Label Project conducted over 35 862 [...]
The UK government has announced that it will introduce legislation for new precision breeding regulations to Parliament by the end of March 2025. This legislation aims to implement precision breeding techniques for plants, with separa [...]
A recent survey conducted by the chemical and veterinary examination office (CVUA) in Stuttgart has raised concerns about the safety of table grapes available in Germany. The analysis, which examined 64 samples of table grapes looking for resid [...]
Italian consumers’ magazine Il Salvagente has released the results of a new analysis highlighting the presence of acrylamide in 29 snacks products, including chips, tortillas, and vegetable snacks. While it may seem unavoidable, th [...]
“Education of consumers, healthcare providers, food business operators, risk assessors and risk managers is critical to PAL management” (FAO/WHO 2021) Introduction What is PA [...]
Nowadays, we are exposed to thousands of chemicals in our daily lifes by many pathways of exposure, for example, by ingestion of food and water, inhalation of air and dust, de [...]
How to apply and adjust processes to achieve levels of acrylamide as low as reasonably achievable below the benchmark level. Cooking is an ancient practice that improves organoleptic properties of foods, nutrient bioavailability, [...]
