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 popular spice [...]
A recent investigation conducted by OekoTest, a German consumer magazine, has shed light on dangerous substances found in breakfast flakes. Out of the 48 products tested, only 23 received a positive recommendation, while t [...]
In a recent study published in the Environmental Science and Pollution Research journal on May 6th, 2024, researchers confirm the pervasive presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fish, particularly benthic and demersal seafoo [...]
The European Union (EU) has recently made significant updates to its regulations concerning maximum levels of contaminants in food. These changes aim to ensure a higher level of consumer safety and protection. The amendments, outlined i [...]
The European Parliament's decision on patented Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) deregulation in agriculture has caused a big controversy. Reported recently, this decision clashes with concerns raised by peasa [...]
On April 25th, 2024, a landmark ruling was issued by the European Court of Justice (EU CJ), exerting a substantial influence on pesticide regulation across member states. This decision mandates a transition away from dependence on antiquated industry data towar [...]
“Education of consumers, healthcare providers, food business operators, risk assessors and risk managers is critical to PAL management” (FAO/WHO 2021) Introduction What is PA [...]
Nowadays, we are exposed to thousands of chemicals in our daily lifes by many pathways of exposure, for example, by ingestion of food and water, inhalation of air and dust, de [...]
How to apply and adjust processes to achieve levels of acrylamide as low as reasonably achievable below the benchmark level. Cooking is an ancient practice that improves organoleptic properties of foods, nutrient bioavailability, [...]
