On 28 June 2022, a webinar information session was held to present the recently published EFSA “Statement on safety of cannabidiol as a novel food: data gaps and uncertainties” to stakeholders.
The EFSA scientific opinion, adopted last July, concluded on the safety of a preparation obtained from Akkermansia muciniphila. Orchidali resumes and comments the topic.
The EU has lowered the maximum authorised levels for the harmful heavy metal contaminants, cadmium and lead, in food and drink sold in Europe.
On August 3rd, the EFSA published 2 guidances: one on the technical requirements to establish the presence of small particles in food products and another one on the risk assessments of nanomaterials in the food chain.
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) is a fumigant gas long known for its fungicidal and bactericidal qualities. This technique is listed in the Codex
La Commission Européenne a placé l’acide alpha-lipoïque (ALA) en procédure article 8 du Règlement (UE) 1925/2006. La Commission a donc demandé à
EFSA declared the safety of dried yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The EFSA
EFSA has developed a tool (or guide) to help food business operators decide when to apply the best before date or minimum
The food chain surveillance platform (SCA) has launched its dedicated website: https://www.plateforme-sca.fr. This online platform aims to ensure the consistency of the
EFSA’s assessment of the safety of dietary sugars has been postponed to 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and
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