EFSA Consultation – Update to the Safety Statement on Cannabidiol The European Food Safety Agency's (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on an update of the statement on the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food. The deadline for response is 14 October 2025. EFSA Consultation – Update to the Safety Statement on Cannabidiol
Exclusive Webinar – Understanding the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) The OLS and PAGB are hosting a special webinar, exclusive to PAGB members, marking one year since the launch of the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) Exclusive Webinar – Understanding the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF)
DHSC – Industry Placements The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has run over 30 placements with more than 150 DHSC colleagues since last year. DHSC is now looking to secure new placements. DHSC – Industry Placements
FSA Consultation on the First Proposed CBD Food Product Authorisations FSA has launched a public consultation on the proposed recommendation to authorise the first cannabidiol (CBD) food products as novel foods in Great Britain. FSA Consultation on the First Proposed CBD Food Product Authorisations
FSA Consultation – Taking Action on Food Not Intended for the UK Market The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a consultation, seeking views, comments, and feedback in relation to guidance produced by the FSA to support enforcement authorities identifying and taking action on food not intended for the UK market. FSA Consultation – Taking Action on Food Not Intended for the UK Market
EFSA Consultation – Lacto-N-triose II as a Novel Food EFSA has launched a public consultation on the application for the authorisation of Lacto-N-triose II as a novel food. EFSA Consultation – Lacto-N-triose II as a Novel Food
AESGP Webinar: The EU Deforestation Regulation and its Impact on the Consumer Healthcare Sector AESGP - the Association of the European Self-Care Industry - is hosting a webinar on the EU Deforestation Regulation and its impact on the consumer healthcare sector on 15 September. AESGP Webinar: The EU Deforestation Regulation and its Impact on the Consumer Healthcare Sector
APHA – Extra Border Checks Cancelled Ahead of UK-EU Deal The UK and devolved governments have decided to pause implementation of further import controls on imports of EU and EFTA live animals, and non-qualifying Northern Ireland goods arriving from Ireland and Northern Ireland following the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement announced at the UK-EU summit in May. APHA – Extra Border Checks Cancelled Ahead of UK-EU Deal
EFSA Consultation – Health Claim for Calcium Sulphate and Reduction in Body Weight EFSA has launched a public consultation on a proprietary (article 13.5) health claim for Calcium Sulphate and a reduction in body weight. The deadline for comments is 25 August 2025. EFSA Consultation – Health Claim for Calcium Sulphate and Reduction in Body Weight
EFSA – New version of The Food Additive Intake Model (FAIM) Tool The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an upgrade to the Food Additives Intake Model (FAIM). EFSA – New version of The Food Additive Intake Model (FAIM) Tool
EU – Biotech Act Public Consultation The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the Biotech Act, closing on 10 November 2025. EU – Biotech Act Public Consultation
New Appointments to the FSA Board The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced 6 new appointments to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board. New Appointments to the FSA Board
