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D-Mannose Switzerland Food Supplement Ban

In March this year the CJEU judgment in Case C-589/23 considered that D-Mannose had a pharmacological mode of action. Following this judgement the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office in Switzerland has decided to ban D-Mannose in food supplements as of 30 September 2025.

UK Government – EM on EU Regulation 2025/637 Amending 2022/2292

The government has provided an Explanatory Memorandum (EM) summary relating to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2292, as regards to the requirements for the entry into the Union of certain dairy products, certain food additives derived from animals, collagen casings, minced meat, meat preparations, mechanically separated meat and composite products containing gelatine capsules.

EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Dihydroberberine as a Novel Food

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for authorisation of Dihydroberberine as a novel food (NF) .

PAGB Updated Briefing Paper on Titanium Dioxide

PAGB's briefing paper – ‘PAGB overview relating to the ban of titanium dioxide in foods, including its potential impact on food supplements and medicines’ has been updated.

FSA Consultation – Proposed BPA Ban, Alignment With the EU

The FSA has launched a public consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on their proposal to implement a ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs). The consultation will close on 24 December 2025.

PFAS – EFSA Workshop on Latest Advancements of PFASs Risk Assessment

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is organising on 17 November 2025 a workshop that will bring together interested stakeholders to discuss the latest scientific developments on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), including risk assessment.

AESGP Webinar – Evaluating Credibility in Digital Campaigns

AESGP is hosting a webinar on “Evaluating credibility in digital campaigns: a practical guide and example with Influencer Monitor" on 24 November.

EFSA Consultation – Opinion on the Safety of Supplemental Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on a draft scientific opinion on the safety of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The deadline for response is 14 November 2025.

EFSA Consultation – Gardenia (Genipin) Blue as a New Additive

EFSA has launched a public consultation on the application for the authorisation of Gardenia (genipin) blue as a new food additive.

EFSA Consultation – Rebaudioside M E960(ii) from Stevia Leaves

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for the modification of the specification of the food additive rebaudioside M from stevia leaves.

FSA Consultation – The draft Feed and Food (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation on the draft Feed and Food (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025, closing on 4 November 2025.

Publication of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey Report (2017-2023) for Northern Ireland

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey Report for Northern Ireland (2017-2023) has been published.