The European Commission has released its annual RASFF report, highlighting significant trends in food and feed safety for 2024. The report indicates a notable rise in the number of notifications concerning susp [...]
A recent review has assessed the various types of food contaminants (biological, chemical, and physical) and the underlying factors contributing to food safety risks. Conducted by researchers from the universit [...]
In a significant move, EU Member States have voted to renew the use of 8-hydroxyquinoline, a pesticide recognized for its reprotoxic effects, raising alarm among environmental and health advocacy groups. The re [...]
Recent research highlights a troubling aspect of nanoplastics: their ability to absorb toxic heavy metals such as lead, posing significant health risks. This study, conducted by researchers at the New Jersey In [...]
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its 2024 Annual Report on Emerging Risks and Horizon Scanning Activities, highlighting the organization’s ongoing commitment to enhancing food and f [...]
A recent peer-reviewed review article published in Nature Medicine highlights a critical yet often overlooked public health issue: the presence of synthetic food contact chemicals (FCCs) in food, particularly f [...]
The latest annual report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) indicates that the health risks posed by pesticide residues in food remain low, consistent with previous assessments. In 2023, EFSA conduc [...]
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Antwerp has raised concerns about the contamination levels of ultra-processed plant-based foods (UPFs) compared to their animal-based counterparts. P [...]
A recent assessment conducted in the Netherlands by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM, Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu - Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en [...]
A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Foods by scientists from the EU Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) highlights the complexities involved in allergen analysis, particularly in extracting [...]
