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Pestizide

Approval for pesticide actives will be not extended (February 2020)

It concerns chlorpyrifos- methyl, chlorpyrifos and thiacloprid. The "STOP" for chlorpyrifos- methyl and chlorpyrifos came expected, but surprisingly without a transitional period. Thiachloprid...

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Egg

Nicotine determination from now on at AGROLAB LUFA

The determination of nicotine residues in food and animal feed will no longer be subcontracted, but performed at the AGROLAB LUFA site in Kiel itself.   The determination of nicotine residues in...

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protein powder

Leucine, isoleucine and valine in food supplements

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) published a statement at the end of December on branched-chain amino acids when used in food supplements. The German Federal Institute for...

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Approval for pesticide actives extended (January 2020)

Authorisations for the following active substances have been extended due to delays in the re-evaluation for re-registration     Authorisations for the following active substances have been...

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The new EU Regulation on official food controls enters into force

On December 14, 2019, the new harmonized rules in the EU on official controls along the agri-food chain entered into force, in order to prevent, eliminate and reduce the level of risk to people and...

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Potatoes

Analytical News: Residue testing for Chlorpropham- and 1,4-Dimethylnaphthalene are booming (EN/FR/DE)

EN: The number of orders for the determination of residues of chlorpropham and its substitute 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene has increased significantly in recent months. FR: Le nombre de commandes pour...

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Regulation

Performance criteria for the analysis of 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, glycidyl fatty acid esters, free 3-MCPD, acrylamide and perchlorate (EN/DE/FR)

EN: Regulation (EC) 2019/2093 lays down how official sampling and subsequent analysis are to be carried out in order to ensure a uniform basis of assessment throughout Europe for the results of food...

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Approval for pesticide actives extended

Authorisations for the following active substances have been extended due to delays in the re-evaluation for re-registration Authorisations for the following active substances have been extended...

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Mushroom Forest

Temporary authorisations and provisionally established maximum residue limits (EN/DE)

Below you will find an updated overview of temporary MRLs for various active substance/product combinations: Below you will find an updated overview of temporary MRLs for various active...

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Beans

Dutch study on pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables confirms decrease in exceedances (EN/NL/DE)

The study of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) covers the period January 2017 and December 2018 and the official controls carried out in the Netherlands. The study of...

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Flexitaria

Market news: “Flexitarianism“ about to kill traditional diets in the next decade? (EN)

The food industry needs to adapt to a paradigm shift among consumers away from traditional diets some experts believe and discussed the trend during FiE exhibition in Paris this year. The food...

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From now on in Kiel: Paraquat and Diquat

The residue analysis of food and feed for the active ingredients Paraquat and Diquat is now being carried out at the AGROLAB LUFA site in Kiel.The two active ingredients belong to the strongly polar...

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Obst und Gemuese

Fruit and vegetable business: Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL) (EN/DE)

EN: Regulation EU 2019/1791 entered into force on 18.11.2019. With the regulation (EU) 2019/1792 a second one comes into force on 18.11.2019. Read more to get all the details.   Regulation EU...

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canola

General News: Erucic acid - lower limit values in vegetable oils and fats (EN/DE)

Regulation (EU) 2019/1870 lowers the maximum levels for erucic acid in vegetable fats and oils from 50 g/kg to 20 g/kg. * French text below *   Regulation (EU) 2019/1870 lowers the maximum...

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fries

General News: EU-wide acrylamide monitoring: food companies should also take part (EN/DE)

Commission Recommendation (EU)2019/1888 on the monitoring of the levels of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs has now been published. It invites not only EU Member States but also food businesses to...

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Pilze

Fungi are booming: versatile and healthy

In the current autumn weather the mushrooms do not only sprout in our native forests and let the mushroom lovers swarm out with baskets and knives. The range of cultivated mushrooms is available all...

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Supermarket

H2020, Open the calls for Societal Challenge 2: Sustainable Food Security

Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU Research and Innovation program ever with nearly €80 billion of funding available. A Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global...

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Dolphins

The baby dolphin was "fake" - but the statement was serious

The Instagram- and YouTube-Influencer @inscopenico has together with the food manufacturer Followfood, which distributes sustainable caught fish under the brand "Followfish", triggered a social...

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Mineral-oil

MOSH/MOAH was found in canned baby milk products

Foodwatch international made an international test in baby milk products: Almost all of the canned baby products tested, contained MOSH/MOAH residues as was reported. Foodwatch international made...

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