AOAC International (AOAC) has announced that the draft Food Allergen Immunoassay Validation Guidance document is now available for public review and comment. This document aims to provide guidelines for validat [...]
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has sounded the alarm regarding bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that finds widespread use in the production of polycarbonate plastics, which are commonly employed in the manu [...]
A recent study conducted by researchers from Université Sorbonne Paris, in collaboration with scientists from various institutions, has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with co [...]
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has just published a report about embracing a One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR, the phenomenon of [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently updated its risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) in food. MOH, comprising saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) and aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH), can [...]
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has brought attention to the pervasive risk of corruption throughout the entire food supply chain. The UNODC's recent analysis underlines how corrupt practic [...]
Celery remains one of the top regulated allergens globally, including within the EU & UK. For other top regulated food allergens, there are widely available quantitative immunoassays, including ELISAs, the [...]
A new study from Michigan State University (MSU) has revealed disturbing trends in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne pathogens, specifically Campylobacter jejuni, a common bacteria often traced to chi [...]
A recent report from the German consumer magazine, Oekotest, has raised concerns over the safety of frozen fish sticks, a popular item in many households. The study found that more than half of the frozen fish [...]
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently released an amended version of its food allergen labelling and information technical guidance. This follows a consultation that ran from March to May 2023. The revamped [...]
