To ensure consistent public health protection, ready-to-eat foods capable of supporting Listeria monocytogenes growth must meet the criterion of "not detected in 25 g" during their shelf life.
The proposal suggests amending the Tobacco Act to regulate nicotine pouches, introducing measures to prevent youth usage, illegal trafficking, and organized crime.
"Enzymatically treated steviol glycosides (INS 960c) from stevia extract are approved as sweeteners. Fermented ethyl alcohol can be used to manufacture xanthan and gellan gums.
The amendment to the "Standards for Specification, Scope, Application, and Limitation of Food Additives" refers to international guidelines such as those from the Codex Alimentarius Commission,…
In September 2024, China’s General Administration of Customs rejected 471 batches of imported food, marking a 56.5% increase from August.
"The proposed changes include: Broadened allergen definition: This would include foods, ingredients, food additives, and processing aids that may cause immune-mediated reactions in vulnerable…
The Commission has assessed the data provided by the applicant for magnesium L-threonate and determined it meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
The EFSA Panel reviewed proposed changes to the use of steviol glycosides (E 960a–d), including an increase in the acceptable daily intake (ADI) and extending its use to new food categories.
"The proposed changes include: Broadened allergen definition: This would include foods, ingredients, food additives, and processing aids that may cause immune-mediated reactions in vulnerable…
The European Commission has decided not to approve caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) as a basic substance. This decision was based on safety concerns for human health and environmental impact.