All Contaminants & residues articles
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NewsNew grouping approach targets hazardous chemicals in food packaging
A peer-reviewed study found 87 percent of more than 15,000 food contact chemicals lack sufficient safety data, highlighting the need for more targeted risk assessment.
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ArticlePFAS analysis at a turning point: from trace detection to defensible, sustainable decisions
How laboratories can manage contamination, matrix effects, expanding analyte lists and regulatory change – while reducing the environmental cost of high-throughput LC–MS/MS.
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NewsDubai Municipality automated oil and fat testing cuts analysis to two minutes
Dubai Municipality has introduced automated oil and fat testing, raising daily capacity tenfold while cutting analysis time to two minutes.
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NewsElectron beam technology shows promise for safer poultry processing
A new study in Poultry Science explores whether electron beam irradiation could reduce pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry without compromising meat quality or consumer appeal.
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NewsFDA targets longstanding GRAS loophole but UPF definition remains unpublished
The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes mandatory GRAS notifications but leaves the UPF definition still unresolved.
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ArticleThe Odyssey of consumer trust – Part two: Homecoming
What it means to deserve the world’s trust.
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NewsIAFP 2026: USDA outlines Salmonella SAFE strategy as FDA tightens chemical oversight
US regulators set out plans to accelerate Salmonella action, strengthen traceability and tighten food chemical oversight at IAFP 2026.
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ArticleThe Odyssey of consumer trust – Part one: Departure
Food may be the world’s most global product, but trust remains its most personal ingredient.
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NewsFDA writes to infant formula manufacturers urging them to tighten supplier oversight
US regulator demands stronger ingredient controls after botulism outbreaks and contamination incidents exposed vulnerabilities across global infant formula supply chains.
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ReportIs your food testing programme a map of current risk or an archive of past concerns?
A practical guide for QA, QC and laboratory leaders navigating rapid reformulation, complex matrices and escalating regulatory scrutiny.
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NewsBreast Cancer UK urges switch from plastic cooking utensils over food-contact chemical concerns
The charity warns heat and wear may drive chemical migration into food as pressure builds for tighter UK food-contact material rules.
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ArticleCombining modern approaches in food pathogen detection with smarter control strategies
As food safety laboratories strive for faster, reliable, and audit-ready pathogen detection, success depends on more than advanced molecular methods. Robust workflows, contamination control, and compliance are now just as critical as PCR performance.
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NewsFerrero recalls selected Nutella bakery products across UK and Europe
The precautionary withdrawal affects selected batches distributed across seven European markets, with only Nutella Croissant impacted in the UK.
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OpinionMicroplastics, PET packaging and the need for standardised science
Microplastics are a growing concern for consumers and the food industry. But how much of the coverage reflects the evidence? Laura Stewart, Executive Director at NAPCOR, argues that conclusions about PET should be based on robust science and its long-established safety record.
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NewsLandmark study finds PFAS in every Tesco food product tested
University of Birmingham analysis detects forever chemicals across Tesco products, adding to growing pressure for tighter food safety controls.
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NewsUnsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, WHO reports
WHO estimates find unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, with children and low-income regions hardest hit.
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NewsNestlé and Danone face fresh scrutiny after baby food microplastics findings
Greenpeace-backed research detected thousands of microplastic particles in baby food pouches, raising concerns over packaging safety and infant exposure.
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ArticleThe forever challenge: how the food industry must rise to meet PFAS
Thousands of compounds, a compliance environment that shifts at both federal and state level, and exposure routes that begin long before food reaches a factory gate, PFAS were always going to be a difficult problem. What is becoming clearer is just how long the food industry will be living with them – and how much the science of detecting them will have to keep pace.
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OpinionThe sustainability vs food safety quandry: saving the planet while risking food safety
Food safety and sustainability are inseparable, explains Professor Chris Elliott, noting the uncomfortable realisation that improvements to one often lead to weakness in the other. Read about why food safety frameworks must evolve alongside circular economy policies to realise the benefits of food innovation.
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News‘Forever Chemicals’ findings spark calls for tougher PFAS regulation in UK waters
Researchers urge tighter PFAS regulation after toxic chemicals were found across marine species, wastewater and coastal waters in the Solent.