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 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 [...]
A notable advancement in food authenticity has emerged in Italy through an initiative led by CNR-Scitec in Milan, resulting in the publication of the first UNI standard that utilizes high-resolution nuclear mag [...]
In a significant crackdown on food fraud, Turkish authorities seized 8 150 tons of glucose, fructose, and sugar, which were being used to produce counterfeit honey in Ankara. The operation, led by the Ankara Pr [...]
The European Commission has released its 2023 Annual Report, revealing a significant uptick in notifications related to food safety and agri-food fraud within the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), which incl [...]
On the day the European Union's revised honey labeling directive (EU 2024/1438) came into force, the European Commission announced the creation of a new expert group called the Honey Platform. The [...]
Indian authorities have taken action to address concerns over the presence of potentially carcinogenic substances in spices, sparking investigations and tests within the industry. The decision comes after four [...]
A few days ago (22.04.24) the Italian police (NAS, an anti-fraud body of Carabinieri) found the evidence that a dairy industry in the Marche region was used to add sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide to the [...]
In a recent report, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has disclosed the findings of their investigation into imported honey, revealing economically motivated adulteration (EMA). The FDA co [...]
A recent report by the European branch of the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) has unveiled alarming findings regarding the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pesticides in conventional (i.e [...]
