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 [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just released new recommendations and developed an online tool aimed at improving the management of process water used in the handling of fresh and frozen fruits, v [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been tasked by the European Commission to evaluate recent advancements in biotechnology, particularly focusing on synthetic biology (SynBio) and new genomic techniq [...]
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 [...]
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 commo [...]
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 Pro [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its annual report on emerging risks, identifying five critical issues in food safety among 32 potential risks discussed in 2023. The identification of eme [...]
