The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guide on the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) as a tool to strengthen foodborne disease surveillance and response. The guidance [...]
A recent study, funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), has uncovered compelling evidence linking per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to increased thyroid cancer risk. Known a [...]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced its proposal to revoke the approval of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as a food additive. The decision comes after recent studies conducted in co [...]
The UK Government Chemist, in collaboration with the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have unveiled a new tool in safeguarding the authenticity of honey with the publication of a un [...]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health alert, urging parents and caregivers not to purchase or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to toddlers and young children. The [...]
A recent study conducted by Consumer Reports (CR, an American nonprofit consumer organization) has raised concerns about the presence of heavy metals in chocolate products. The study found that one-third of the [...]
The European Parliament's Environment Commission has approved measures aimed at ensuring the sustainable use of pesticides and reducing their environmental impact. The Commission defined its posit [...]
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the UK government to implement stricter regulations regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The RSC's appeal comes in response [...]
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have issued updated advice regarding the consumption of Cannabidiol (CBD) in food products, recommending that healthy adults should restrict the [...]
A day after leaked documents raised concerns about the European Union's commitment to banning toxic chemicals in consumer products, the European Commission published its 2024 work programme, confirming the abse [...]
