In the European Union, an alarming trend in food safety alerts regarding imported rice contaminated with unauthorized pesticides has raised concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders alike. [...]
A recent study conducted by the University of Messina, Italy, has raised concerns about the safety of extra virgin olive oil, revealing that more than one-third of samples tested contained pesticide residues ex [...]
A recent investigation in France has unveiled troubling findings regarding the presence of hexane, a petroleum-derived solvent, in various animal products and oils commonly consumed by the public. This study in [...]
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 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 [...]
