In a new study backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), researchers have discovered that while certain ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can increase the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, [...]
A recent report from the Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN, an international coalition of hundreds of NGOs) has revealed a concerning issue regarding the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS [...]
In a recent assessment, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) examined the safety of eight smoke flavourings commonly used in the European Union (EU) market. These smoke flavourings serve as an alternative [...]
The European Commission has announced its decision to renew the approval of glyphosate, a commonly used herbicide, for another 10 years. This comes after member states failed to reach a qualified majority to ei [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), together with several national agencies and academic partners, has unveiled a new open-access platform called TKPlate, which is set to revolutionize the field of toxic [...]
Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have made a concerning discovery regarding recycled plastics. After examining plastic pellets from recycling plants in 13 countries, they found the presence of hundred [...]
The Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA) has recently published a new regulation concerning Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food, which will be enforced starting from January 1, 2024. The regulation i [...]
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has no information on the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in fresh produce imported over the past five years. Moreover, the FSSAI is al [...]
In a recent development, the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2021 ban on the pesticide chlorpyrifos in food crops has been overturned by a federal appeals court. The decision has raised concerns, esp [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the risks to animal health and transfer from feed to food of animal o [...]
