From April 1, 2020, the implementing regulation (EU) No. 2018/775 with concrete provisions for mandatory information on the origin of so-called primary ingredients will apply. ...
Two toxic non-volatile aldehydes, 4-hydroxy-2-hexenal (HHE) and 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE) as undesired by-products after thermal processing of vegetable oils high in unsaturated fatty acids raise...
The new EU food law, which aims to further restrict the advertising and marketing of infant formula and food for special medical purposes, came into force on 22 February. ...
In accordance with EU Regulation 2018/62 "Restructuring of product types", ginger (Zingiber officinale) is reclassified from the category of spices (code 0800000) to the category of vegetables (code...
It concerns chlorpyrifos- methyl, chlorpyrifos and thiacloprid.
The "STOP" for chlorpyrifos- methyl and chlorpyrifos came expected, but surprisingly without a transitional period.
Thiachloprid...
The determination of nicotine residues in food and animal feed will no longer be subcontracted, but performed at the AGROLAB LUFA site in Kiel itself.
The determination of nicotine residues in...
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) published a statement at the end of December on branched-chain amino acids when used in food supplements.
The German Federal Institute for...
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Authorisations for the following active substances have been extended due to delays in the re-evaluation for re-registration
Authorisations for the following active substances have been...
On December 14, 2019, the new harmonized rules in the EU on official controls along the agri-food chain entered into force, in order to prevent, eliminate and reduce the level of risk to people and...
EN: The number of orders for the determination of residues of chlorpropham and its substitute 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene has increased significantly in recent months.
FR: Le nombre de commandes pour...
EN: Regulation (EC) 2019/2093 lays down how official sampling and subsequent analysis are to be carried out in order to ensure a uniform basis of assessment throughout Europe for the results of food...
Authorisations for the following active substances have been extended due to delays in the re-evaluation for re-registration
Authorisations for the following active substances have been extended...
Below you will find an updated overview of temporary MRLs for various active substance/product combinations:
Below you will find an updated overview of temporary MRLs for various active...
The study of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) covers the period January 2017 and December 2018 and the official controls carried out in the Netherlands.
The study of...
The food industry needs to adapt to a paradigm shift among consumers away from traditional diets some experts believe and discussed the trend during FiE exhibition in Paris this year.
The food...
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The residue analysis of food and feed for the active ingredients Paraquat and Diquat is now being carried out at the AGROLAB LUFA site in Kiel.The two active ingredients belong to the strongly polar...
EN: Regulation EU 2019/1791 entered into force on 18.11.2019. With the regulation (EU) 2019/1792 a second one comes into force on 18.11.2019. Read more to get all the details.
Regulation EU...
Regulation (EU) 2019/1870 lowers the maximum levels for erucic acid in vegetable fats and oils from 50 g/kg to 20 g/kg.
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Regulation (EU) 2019/1870 lowers the maximum...
Commission Recommendation (EU)2019/1888 on the monitoring of the levels of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs has now been published. It invites not only EU Member States but also food businesses to...
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