Authorisations for the following chemical active substances have been extended (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/869 of 24 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011)
The latest EU proposal provides for different maximum levels depending on the type of herb. If the members of the responsible SCoPAFF 1) of the EU Commission agree on 23.6. in their next meeting, the new limits could already apply in July.
The EU Commission plans to set maximum levels for acrylamide in biscuits and rusks for infants and young children, as well as in baby food and cereal-based foods for infants and young children.
Pizza, curry sausage and kebab as typical lunchtime snacks are facing competition. Many office workers pinch chopsticks between their fingers during their lunch break and open their "Bento box".
Dr. David Psomiadis, food fraud expert and speaker at a Webinar organised by FI Global on June 23rd confirmed our impression that a rise in food fraud is likely, due to the given disruption to global supply chains caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
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Current information on the modification of MRLs will be compiled here after their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
Authorisations for the active substances Formasulfuron and Metalaxyl M have been extended.
Import controls at the EU's external borders will be tightened for example for mandarins, peppers, spices and much more. The relevant EU regulation and its annexes have been updated.
Which foodstuffs - and here especially fruit and vegetables - are on the EU Commission's research program for the coming years? This list can also be of interest for the determination of inspection plans for producers and trade.
The maximum levels for perchlorate are now set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/685 of 20 May 2020 under the European Contaminants Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006.
Following a request from the European Commission to EFSA in order to update its 2006 evaluation on Ochratoxin A (OTA) in food, EFSA published a scientific opinion of the Expert Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) which assessed the risks to human health related to the presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in food.
The reason for the detection of mycotoxins, pesticide residues and heavy metal contamination is usually due to the quality of raw materials, processing standards and storage conditions for spices (chili powder, pepper, paprika spices).
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Possible contamination with pathogenic germs stuck on the surface of fruit and vegetables can lead to bacterial infections.
As since 2016, France has again published a regulation prohibiting the introduction, import and placing on the market of cherries from countries where the use of dimethoate is permitted.
The EU Commission has been dealing for some time now with the modification or establishment of limit values for the mycotoxins T2/HT2 and deoxynivalenol (DON).
On the Internet, unscrupulous business people are currently promoting "miracle cures" to strengthen the body's defences against corona virus.
The report aims to identify the possible impacts of anticipated changes in the climate on food security and its control at all stages of the food chain.