The Food Packaging Forum (FPF) has unveiled the Food Contact Chemicals Priority (FCCprio) List, a significant advancement in identifying and prioritizing food contact chemicals (FCCs) based on their potential h [...]
A recent study conducted by the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) has found plastic-related additives in 85% of the 109 food products analyzed, reflecting a significant conce [...]
A new report from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN Europe) has revealed a concerning increase in trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a so-called "forever chemical," in European wines. The study, titled Message from th [...]
A recent peer-reviewed review article published in Nature Medicine highlights a critical yet often overlooked public health issue: the presence of synthetic food contact chemicals (FCCs) in food, particularly f [...]
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Antwerp has raised concerns about the contamination levels of ultra-processed plant-based foods (UPFs) compared to their animal-based counterparts. P [...]
A recent assessment conducted in the Netherlands by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM, Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu - Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en [...]
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has published a new report titled Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Changes from 2002 to 2024. This comprehensive analysis explores th [...]
A recent investigation by Öko Test, a German consumer magazine, has revealed significant contamination of pizza boxes with harmful chemicals, specifically bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS). The study [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
