After positive findings in sesame seeds, plant powders, dietary supplements as well as thickeners and additives, instant noodle dishes are now also affected. The list of affected products is getting longer and longer and the pressure from NGO's is increasing.

With the draft SANTE 11183-2018 Rev.0 in the course of the #Greendeal, maximum levels for perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in certain foods are to be newly added to Regulation (EC) 1881/2006. PFASs exhibit toxic properties and are suspected carcinogens. That is why it is extremely important to test for them in food products.

New regulations amending Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 with VO (EU) 2021/1317 for maximum levels of lead and VO (EU) 2021/1323 for maximum levels of cadmium in certain foodstuffs. These changes are effective immediately for imports and a grace period is granted until February 2022.

These days, everyone is talking about food products made with hemp. Cannabis has ascended quickly from being a niche product to gaining superfood status. The so-called novel food catalogue of the European Commission regards extracts of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.) and CBD (Cannabidiol) as novel foods.

Did the Europeans invent beer brewing? Is beer beneficial to health? Does non-alcoholic beer not contain alcohol? Is beer perhaps best enjoyed from a mug?

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