One Substance One Assessment – Publication of Regulations The One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) regulations have been published in the EU Official Journal. One Substance One Assessment – Publication of Regulations
Food Standards Agency Appoints New Chief Scientific Adviser The Food Standards Agency has appointed Professor Ian Young as its Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA). Food Standards Agency Appoints New Chief Scientific Adviser
Microplastics: European Parliament Requests Scientific Advice from EFSA The European Parliament has requested the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) deliver a scientific opinion on the potential health risks posed by microplastics in food, water and air. Microplastics: European Parliament Requests Scientific Advice from EFSA
EDQM Issues Final Guidance on Herbal Food Supplements The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published its final Guide for Healthcare Professionals and consumer Leaflet on the safe use of herbal food supplements. These resources aim to address growing concerns around product safety, misleading claims, and potential interactions, reinforcing healthcare professionals’ role in consumer education. EDQM Issues Final Guidance on Herbal Food Supplements
EFSA Safety Evaluation of jagua (genipin-glycine) blue as a Food Additive The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF Panel) has provided a scientific opinion on the safety of jagua (genipin-glycine) blue as a new food additive. EFSA Safety Evaluation of jagua (genipin-glycine) blue as a Food Additive
UK-EU Trade Partnership Committee – 12 December 2024 Meeting Minutes The minutes of the 4th meeting of the Trade Partnership Committee under the Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) for Trade and Cooperation (TCA), which took place on 12 December 2024, have been published. UK-EU Trade Partnership Committee – 12 December 2024 Meeting Minutes
Persistent Organic Pollutants – Stockholm Convention Updates, UK & EU Implementation Timelines The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shared information and updates relating to the implementation of decisions recently made by Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants – Stockholm Convention Updates, UK & EU Implementation Timelines
EU Digital Package Targets Compliance Simplification The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive digital package aimed at reducing administrative burdens for businesses and fostering innovation. Key measures include streamlined AI, cybersecurity, and data rules, a new Data Union Strategy, and European Business Wallets to simplify cross-border operations. EU Digital Package Targets Compliance Simplification
UK – EM on EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants The government has provided an Explanatory Memorandum (EM) summary relating to a proposed EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants. UK – EM on EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants
DHSC Publishes Men’s Health Strategy for England DHSC has published the first Men’s Health Strategy for England which prioritises prevention, early intervention, and reducing health inequalities. DHSC Publishes Men’s Health Strategy for England
EFSA Scientific Opinion on THC in Food European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Feed and Contaminants Unit has published its scientific opinion on the derivation of a health-based guidance value for Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC) and its occurrence in food. EFSA Scientific Opinion on THC in Food
EU Food – New Sources of Folate and Magnesium Approved New sources of folate and magnesium have been approved in the EU, resulting in amendments to Annex II to Directive 2002/46/EC. EU Food – New Sources of Folate and Magnesium Approved
