A new chemical compound, the chloronitramide anion, has been identified in US drinking water, raising alarms among researchers and public health officials. Although this contaminant has been known to form in ch [...]
In a significant crackdown on food fraud, Turkish authorities seized 8 150 tons of glucose, fructose, and sugar, which were being used to produce counterfeit honey in Ankara. The operation, led by the Ankara Pr [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a comprehensive project aimed at assessing how processing methods impact the safety of novel proteins derived from genetically modified (GM) crops, novel f [...]
Researchers at the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM) have proposed a new method for evaluating the health impacts of chemicals found in food. This approach utilizes techniques ty [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a new opinion on saccharin and its sodium, potassium, and calcium salts, collectively known as E954, marking a significant update for the regulation of the [...]
The European Commission has released its 2023 Annual Report, revealing a significant uptick in notifications related to food safety and agri-food fraud within the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), which incl [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated guidance document for novel food applications, a move that underscores its commitment to food safety and regulatory efficiency. This revised gui [...]
In a significant move to safeguard public health and maintain fair competition for farmers, the European Parliament has decisively rejected proposals that would have permitted residues of banned pesticides in i [...]
A recent investigation conducted in Italy has highlighted potential health risks associated with the use of agricultural soil conditioners, which include treated biowaste, agricultural residues, and sewage slud [...]
Finnebrogue, one of the UK's leading food producers, is set to trial a generative AI chatbot designed to assist employees with allergen-related inquiries. The initiative, in collaboration with the supply chain [...]
