New deadline set for cumulative risk assessments
11 December 2018 | By New Food
A new deadline has been set for the completion of two pilot assessments on the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food.
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European Commission decides on new rules to combat avian influenza
21 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The European Commission has decided on a set of rules to follow in order to prevent avian influenza outbreaks as has previously been the case.
European Commission offers support to European farmers facing drought
3 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The two measures described are part of the plan to aid farmers in feeding and taking care of their livestock, and with the production of crops.
Whole genome sequencing used for food safety in more than half of Europe
12 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Of the labs that did not use WGS, the main reason given was that they lacked the budget and expertise.
EU follows through with threat of retaliation in U.S. trade row
22 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The EU's Commissioner for Trade has expressed regret at being put in this position, but said there was 'no other choice'.
EU remains biggest importer and exporter of agri-food products
8 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
With an agri-food trade value of €255 billion in 2017, the EU has held on to its position as largest global exporter and importer of agri-food products.
EU considers shake-up of alcohol duty to benefit artisan producers
29 May 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Proposed measures would restructure rules that are more than 25 years old.
EU takes steps towards banning “unfair trade” practices in the food sector
13 April 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The European Commission has proposed a ban on "damaging unfair trading practices" that disadvantage smaller operators in the food industry.
European Commission moves to boost transparency in food safety studies
13 April 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The announcement comes in response to a request brought forward in a European Citizens' Initiative concerning glyphosate.
EU step up fight against food fraud with “Knowledge Centre”
13 March 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Responding to consumer concerns about food quality and food fraud, the European Commission has launched a "Knowledge Centre", operated by the Joint Research Centre.
Peanut butter, bourbon and orange juice: ammo in potential trade war
8 March 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
As tensions escalate over Donald Trump's proposed steel and aluminium levies, the EU has allegedly been drawing up a retaliation list.
EU-wide investigation finds 428 unauthorised novel foods sold online
23 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The results of a month-long push by the European Commission to encourage EU member states to become more involved in E-commerce has revealed 428 incidents of unauthorised novel foods sold online in Europe.
All plastic packaging in the EU recyclable by 2030
18 January 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
New targets have been set across Europe by the European Commission in a bid to fast-track the move to a more circular economy.
Updated novel foods regulations come into effect across Europe
4 January 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
A quicker, centralised novel foods approval system has been introduced two years on from its initial announcement in 2015.
Phosphate fears may be a meaty blow to the European kebab industry
4 December 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)
A vote by the European Parliament has thrown the future of the kebab into jeopardy as ministers expressed concern the additives retailers use to protect flavour and retain water in the meat.
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