The MycoKey-Mycotwin Conference
The MycoKey-Mycotwin Conference (Horizon 2020 projects) will take place over three days, (9-12 Novembere 2021) with 11 open scientific sessions dedicated to different aspects/topics aiming to cover the man [...]
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Counterfeit soluble coffee: money and health at stake
Nestlé is warning customers about the counterfeiting of a soluble coffee advertised as "Nescafé Gold," which, according to current information, is most likely offered at weekly markets and smaller [...]
Fast food full of phthalates and plasticizers
According to a recent research, fast food often contains large amounts of plastic-softening chemicals, which may cause hormone disruption, infertility, and cognitive difficulties. Phthalates and o [...]
Honey fraud persists, French study says
In the European market, honey scam is fairly common. For this reason, the French consumer group Que Choisir examined 40 supermarket jars and discovered 18 samples violated of the laws. First, the [...]
Improving the global problem of regulating food allergen labelling
Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL) is one of the issues highlighted in a recent World Allergy Organization Journal publication regarding the worldwide challenge of regulating food allergen labeling. & [...]
New genomic methods and related laws: a new opinion by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation
In a report issued in October, the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) detailed its perspective on the EU Commission's intention to assess new legislative measures for the regulation of some nov [...]
Chemical contaminants in canned food
Canning is a typical preservation method for increasing the shelf life of perishable goods while keeping their quality. Because most germs are destroyed during the canning process, this method is very successfu [...]
Pesticide residual levels below tolerance in the US
The Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Fiscal Year 2019 Pesticide Report has been released by the US Food and Drug Administration. The report indicates that the amounts of pesticide chemical residues in the U [...]
ANSES' guide for assessing the health risks of nanomaterials in food
ANSES (the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety) is publishing a scientific guidance with the aim to evaluate the risks caused by nanomaterials in food. In re [...]
The CDC, FDA, and FSIS analyzed outbreak data to determine the best preventative measures
The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC, formed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC -, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA -, and the Food Safety and Inspection Se [...]
