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 [...]
Recent research from Finland has found that glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, is contaminating manure-based fertilizers, posing risks to both organic and conventional tomato growers. The study was prompted b [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just published its scientific and technical assistance report regarding the safety of human-identical milk oligosaccharides (HiMOs) as novel foods. This evaluation [...]
The canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, has taken decisive action against the sale of beef found to contain harmful chemical substances known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). This decision was anno [...]
The Allergen Bureau has recently unveiled the latest version of its VITAL® Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling (VITAL®) risk assessment tool, VITAL® 4.0, to support food manufacturers in m [...]
In a comprehensive report, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has unveiled its latest findings on emerging chemical risks in the food and feed sectors across Europe. The report, which covers the period f [...]
A recent study has introduced a comprehensive framework to identify and prioritize the most critical microbiological risks in infant food products based on their potential impact. This framework will help deter [...]
In a recent investigation conducted by Consumer Reports, concerning levels of perchlorate contamination have been discovered in both food and drinking water sources. Perchlorate, a chemical component commonly f [...]
