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Mineral oil hydrocarbons in food – have your say on the draft!
17-Mar-2023
EFSA experts provisionally concluded thatmineraloil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) do not pose a health concern. They also confirmed that some substances in the group known asmineraloil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) are a possible health concern. These are some of the conclusions of a ...
New survey reveals majority of European dietitians believe moderate coffee consumption has clear health benefits
62% believe drinking coffee in moderation has clear health benefits
24-Nov-2022
A newreportby the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD), supported by theInstitute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), has revealed that almost two thirds (62%) of European dietitians believe drinking coffee in moderation has clear health benefits, with 86% ...
European Commission Approves JUST Egg's Key Ingredient as Plant-Based Brand Plans Fourth Quarter Launch
06-Apr-2022
Eat Just, Inc., a company that applies cutting-edge science and technology on a mission to create healthier, more sustainable foods, announced today that the key ingredient in its popular plant-based JUST Egg products hasreceived approval from the European Commission. The landmark approval for ...
Pesticides in food
Latest report published
31-Mar-2022
EFSA’s latest annual report on pesticide residues in food covers more than 88,000 food samples collected in the European Union in 2020. Analysis of the results shows that 94.9% of samples fell within legally permitted levels. For the subset of 12,077 samples analysed as part of the EU-coordinated ...
Groups petition FDA to restrict bisphenol A in food packaging
New findings show BPA can have harmful effects at levels 100,000 times lower than previously thought
31-Jan-2022
The Endocrine Society joined a coalition of physicians, scientists and public health and environmental organizations to send aformal petitionto the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), calling on the agency to rescind its approvals for bisphenol A (BPA) in adhesives and coatings and set strict ...
New review suggests coffee consumption can stimulate digestion
Coffee consumption stimulates digestive processes and helps movement through the colon
19-Jan-2022
A new scientific review, publishedin Nutrients, highlights coffee’s effects on digestion and the gut, and its impact on organs involved in digestion. The review, supported by The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), finds that coffee has a stimulating effect on some digestive ...
PFAS maximum levels in feedstuffs: BfR recommends improved analytical methods
08-Dec-2021
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are industrial chemicals. They are widely used in industrial processes and numerous consumer products, such as paper, textiles, non-stick pans and cosmetics. PFAS are persistent and can be found in the environment, in the food chain and in human blood. ...
BetaVia™ Complete from Kemin Granted Novel Food Approval in the European Union
The motion allows the first algae-sourced beta-glucan product for immunity to enter the marketplace in Europe
10-Dec-2020
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has announced that the European Commission has approved BetaVia™ Complete to be placed on the market in the European ...
Glycoalkaloids in potatoes: public health risks assessed
Peeling, boiling and frying can reduce the content of glycoalkaloids in food
12-Aug-2020
EFSA has assessed the risks to human and animal health related to the presence of glycoalkaloids in food and feed, particularly in potatoes and products derived from potatoes. Glycoalkaloids are naturally occurring compounds found in the Solanaceae family of plants, which includes potatoes, ...
Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
16-Mar-2020
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus. EFSA’s chief scientist, Marta Hugas, ...
