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GLOBALG.A.P. launches Fruit and Vegetable Safety Standard

The GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Safety Assurance Standard is a new certification standard specifically designed for the production of fruit and vegetables.   The GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Safety Assurance...

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Berries` risk: exposure to microorganisms

Berries can be carriers of pathogens, as the results of food monitoring in recent years have repeatedly shown.  Berries can be carriers of pathogens, as the results of food monitoring in recent...

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After "Beyond meat" now also "Beyond Fish"?

The boom in meat substitutes is picking up speed. Anyone who has bet on the success of the alternative burger start-ups will be happy about the big price gains on the stock exchange. The boom in...

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Food for seniors - especially for the needs of older people

For decades, nutrition science has been intensively concerned with the special nutritional needs of babies and toddlers, while older people and their special nutritional needs have only recently...

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Approval for pesticide actives extended

The EU approval for the following active substances has been extended for Florpyrauxifen-benzyl and Dimethenamide-p. The EU approval for the following active substances has been...

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Chlorpyrifos is said to endanger human health

The approval period for Chlorpyrifos expires in January 2020 and, according to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), the statutory criteria for renewal of approval in the EU are not met. The...

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Coffee scam uncovered

In this year's Operation OPSON VIII, coordinated by Europol and INTERPOL, thirteen European States have joined forces to jointly pursue possible coffee fraud cases - successfully. In this year's...

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Change of Maximum Residue Level (MRL)

Regulation (EU) 2019/977 amended the maximum residue limits for some chemical and biological plant protection products. Regulation (EU) 2019/977 amended the maximum residue limits for some...

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Enforced import regulations for some products from Non-EU countries

Import inspections at the EU borders are intensified for Peanuts in shells, Peanuts, peeled, Black Pepper and many more food.     Import inspections at the EU borders are intensified...

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Chlorate: New maximum residue levels (MRLs) proposed

EU Commissioner Andriukaitis has now clarified that specific maximum residue levels (MRLs) for chlorate should be set under Regulation (EC) 396/2005.  EU Commissioner Andriukaitis has now...

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SPAR Group Ltd. plans investment in Poland

The South African retailer SPAR Group Ltd. announced to take over a controlling stake in Polish retail chain Piotr i Pawel group.                                                               ...

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Approval for pesticide actives extended

The EU approval for the active substance carvone and 34 other actives was extended.           . The EU approval for the active substance carvone and 34 other actives was extended.   Regulation...

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The project group “FoodProfiling” meet in Kiel

AGROLAB LUFA had the opportunity to host the spring meeting of the project group in Kiel. And welcomed 35 scientists ( m/f) for exchange of experience. AGROLAB LUFA had the opportunity to host...

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Acrylamide – Final version of the food industry toolbox available now

FoodDrinkEurope has updated its Acrylamide Toolbox taking into account latest scientific and technological developments. It describes measures for the minimization of acrylamide formation during...

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Food Trends in 2019

The trend scouts looked deep into their crystal bowls and published their opinion in a report with the title Shifting Sands: Trends Shaping the Food Industry”. The trend scouts looked deep into...

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Pesticide analysis: Matrine and oxymatrine integrated in the residue portfolio

The „GOLD“ and „PLATIN“ packages have been amended by the actives matrine and oxamatrine due to market demands recently. It comprises the multi-methods for the examination of fresh fruit, vegetables...

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Fake News may undermine trust in food

The European Commission’s health and food safety commissioner warns that ‘fake news’ could further undermine trust in the food sector and details how European policy makers are tackling this...

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Amending of Regulation (EC) n° 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs

The European Commission amended since the 7th of February 2019, the regulation n° 2073/2005 concerning microbiological criteria for foodstuffs. The European Commission amended since the 7th of...

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Increased zearalenone content in sugar beet products from Germany

The QS and GMP+ quality assurance systems recommend their system partners to pay more attention to possible zearalenone contamination in sugar beet pulp. The QS and GMP+ quality assurance systems...

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SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN GMO PROFICIENCY TEST

Our lab LUFA-ITL in Kiel is pleased with its excellent result in the latest USDA/AMS/FGIS Corn and Soy Proficiency Program. Our lab LUFA-ITL in Kiel is pleased with its excellent result in the...

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BFR SYMPOSIUM ABOUT FOOD-BORNE VIRUS

According to studies by German BfR (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) the number of food-borne diseases caused by virus, steadily increases. According to studies by German BfR (Federal...

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