New research has shed light on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various foods and their impact on human health. The study, which involved analyzing samples from 3 000 pregnant mothe [...]
In a significant move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially revoked the authorization for using brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food due to concerns about consumer safety. [...]
European experts are engaged in discussions to establish new legally binding limits for acrylamide in food, according to Euractiv’s sources from the EU. This development reopens a contentious file that ha [...]
In a recent study published in the EFSA Journal on July 2024, the European Commission tasked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) with conducting a comprehensive risk assessment of small organoarsenic spec [...]
A study conducted in France has uncovered a concerning association between the consumption of certain food additives and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The study, which involved over 100 000 participants [...]
A new study, recently published in the journal of Environment International, investigated the concern about harmful chemicals leaching from food contact articles (FCAs) into our food. Several of these chemicals [...]
In a renewed push for consumer protection, the European consumer advocacy group Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) has launched a campaign urging the new EU institutions to implement stricter regulations on acryl [...]
A recent test conducted by Saldo, a Swiss consumer magazine, has uncovered concerning levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in canned tuna, raising health concerns for consumers. The study analyzed various types of canne [...]
A study conducted by Essere Animali, an organization that cooperates with food companies and industry institutions to improve farm animal welfare and eliminate major causes of suffering, in collaboration with o [...]
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science of the University of Vienna, Austria, has shed light on a potential health risk associated with leafy v [...]
