Denmark has made a significant move in the fight against groundwater pollution by banning 23 pesticides containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of chemicals notorious for their environmen [...]
Switzerland has recently take a significant step in food safety by updating its Ordinance on Food Contact Materials and Articles. This revision, spearheaded by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Offic [...]
The European Commission has initiated a comprehensive investigation into glyphosate, the widely used herbicide, following a recent study suggesting a potential link between the chemical and increased tumor rate [...]
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list for 2025, highlighting the twelve fruits and vegetables most contaminated with pesticide residues in the United States. Th [...]
A recent study conducted by the ANSES Food Safety Laboratory has unveiled a surprising source of microplastic contamination in beverages: glass bottle caps. The findings indicate that drinks stored in glass bot [...]
The Food Packaging Forum (FPF) has unveiled the Food Contact Chemicals Priority (FCCprio) List, a significant advancement in identifying and prioritizing food contact chemicals (FCCs) based on their potential h [...]
A recent study conducted by the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) has found plastic-related additives in 85% of the 109 food products analyzed, reflecting a significant conce [...]
Recent peer-reviewed research has once again focused attention on the food additive titanium dioxide, indicating that its toxic effects might be more significant than previously recognized. The study emphasizes [...]
A new method developed by ANSES’s Laboratory for Food Safety promises to revolutionize the measurement of arsenic levels in various food items, improving the assessment of consumer exposure and associated [...]
A new report from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN Europe) has revealed a concerning increase in trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a so-called "forever chemical," in European wines. The study, titled Message from th [...]
