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.
Analytical News: New synthetic form of nicotinamide (vitamin) - We can quantify it!
EU Regulation 2023/1065 authorises a synthetic form of nicotinamide as a novel food: NRC nicotinamide riboside chloride.
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 ...
MUNICH STRATEGY IDENTIFIES THE 100 GROWTH CHAMPIONS: AGROLAB COMES IN 63RD PLACE
AGROLAB remains one of the 100 fastest-growing medium-sized companies in Germany in 2023. AGROLAB has taken 63rd place.
Successfully passed: EU proficiency test on acrylamide in food
AGROLAB LUFA has passed the European interlaboratory benchmark test Acrylamide in cocoa powder with "very good"..
We were there - 8th KALS Karlsruhe Food Symposium
After the enforced "Corona" break, the conference took place again this year on 23 and 24 November as a face-to-face event in Karlsruhe.
AGROLAB IBÉRICA DEVELOPED NEW PROFILES FOR GMO CONTROL
AGROLAB Ibérica has implemented the tests to comply with the screening strategy for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture for the control of plant material (soybean, corn, rapeseed and cotton seeds).
Food allergens: Mustard detectable via PCR
AGROLAB LUFA expands its analysis portfolio for allergens with a self-developed and accredited PCR method for the qualitative detection of mustard in food.
Missed opportunity: Authorisation for glyphosate extended
The authorisation of glyphosate has been extended by 10 years because the EU's appeal committee failed to reach a qualified majority of states in favour of banning the controversial herbicide.
Non-renewal of the authorisation for four plant protection actives
The authorisations of four actives were not renewed.
Approval for pesticide actives extended
The validity period for the approval for 50 active substances has been extended by one year due to the delay in the re-evaluation following the application for renewal of the approval.
EFSA opinion on vitamin folic acid and folates
As part of the re-evaluation of the maximum daily intakes for various vitamins and minerals, the EFSA* Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) has published a final opinion on folic acid and folates.
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.