We were there - BIOFACH 2024
Looking back, it remains to be said: As the leading international trade fair, Biofach 2024 once again reflected the vitality and growth potential of the organic food industry this year.
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany).
AGROLAB Iberica (Tarragona) designated as Official Control Laboratory
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has been designated by the Ministry of Health as an official laboratory for the analysis of food products and materials in contact with food from third countries.
AGROLAB Ibérica accredited for benzoic acid and sorbic acid in food and feed
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 benzoic acid and sorbic acid in food and feed.
RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for food see separate article)
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF).
Non-renewal of the authorisation for plant protection active
The authorisation of the plant protection active substance S-metolachlor was no longer extended.
Change of Maximum Residue Levels (MRL)
We will provide you with the latest information on changes to maximum residue limits for fruit and vegetables as soon as they are published. However, we refrain from announcing corresponding EU projects.
Approval for pesticide actives extended
The validity period for the approval for 13 active substances has been extended by one year due to the delay in the re-evaluation following the application for renewal of the approval. We list the organic active ingredients only.
RASFF Alert notices RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
Reorganisation of the AGROLAB laboratories in southern Germany
Clear structures for environmental and water analysis. "AGROLAB Wasseranalytik GmbH" has been created as an independent limited company, with headquarters in Eching am Ammersee and a branch lab in Fellbach near Stuttgart.
Update on the risk assessment of arsenic
EFSA has published an updated risk assessment on inorganic arsenic in food based on new data on the potential exposure of consumers.
Intensified official controls announced
Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 regulates the frequency of official controls on imports of certain foodstuffs into the EU. With the current amending Regulation (EU) 2024/286 by 01/16/24 various adjustments to the control plan were published, which apply from 02/06/24.
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in our own laboratories. Critical results with respect to max. residue level.
RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for food see separate article)
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF).
Campylobacter and salmonella in farm ducks
Did you have duck for Christmas this year? Then I can now tell you about it without having to worry about spoiling your enjoyment of a pink roast duck breast.
Potato crisps or vegetable crisps for a cosy evening in front of the TV?
The theme tune to the new "Tatort" crime thriller is already playing. Now it's time to grab some drinks and crisps and nothing stands in the way of a cosy, exciting evening in front of the TV.
Adjustment of the Nutri-Score algorithm
On 31 December 2023, some changes came into force for the calculation of the Nutri-Score classification for certain foods.
Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except fruit & vegetables - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except fruit & vegetables - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
Mandatory nutritional information on wine and wine products
Since 8 December, wine, sparkling wine and aromatised wine products must also carry information on nutritional values. However, there are exceptions with regard to the presentation on the label.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (01/24)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. - in many languages ...