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THE AGEC LAW: NEW PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE FOOD SECTOR

A series of articles of the French Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy (“AGEC” Law) come into force in 2022; some of them have a direct impact on the agri-food sector.

A public consultation on possible revisions of the “Food Information to Consumers” Regulation is now open

The consultation has been open on December 13 and is accessible up to the beginning of March 2022. Within the framework of

The sodium guidance from FDA in USA

On October 13, 2021, the FDA issued Food Industry Guidance for Voluntary Reducing Sodium in Processed, Packaged and Prepared Foods.

Insect-based food: the upcoming authorization of Locusta migratoria and the state of the art of the field

In October 2021, the draft of the EU regulation authorizing Locusta migratoria as a novel food was approved by the PAFF Committee within the European Commission. The regulation should be adopted in the weeks to come.

EFSA Scientific Opinion on the safety of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila as a novel food: a commented overview

The EFSA scientific opinion, adopted last July, concluded on the safety of a preparation obtained from Akkermansia muciniphila. Orchidali resumes and comments the topic.

Focus on the French and Italian regulations on food supplements: Analysis of the specificities (Part 2)

Besides the presence of the common views listed in Part 1, it is also possible to identify certain elements that are specific to, and characteristic of, each country.

Focus on French and Italian regulations on food supplements comparaison: An analysis of convergent aspects (Part 1)

France and Italy are often seen as “cousin” countries because of their geographical and cultural proximity. Is this peculiar closeness observable within the food supplement field, too? In this article, we will compare the approach of the two countries to this class of goods.

EU lowers maximum authorised levels for cadmium and lead contaminants

The EU has lowered the maximum authorised levels for the harmful heavy metal contaminants, cadmium and lead, in food and drink sold in Europe.

44% of non-compliant health claims on food!

On June 21, 2021, the DGCCRF communicated the results of its checks aimed at verifying compliance with the European Regulations on health

UK report of the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (TIGRR) on nutraceuticals

On May 2021, the UK Government has published a report of proposals to attract  significant investments and boost innovation in the Nutraceutical

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