Restrictions on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials – EU Official Journal The Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 of 19 December 2024 on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives with harmonised classification for specific hazardous properties in certain materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, has been published in the Official Journal. Restrictions on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials – EU Official Journal
EFSA – Evaluation of Performance 2017-2024 The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the performance evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for the period 2017–2024. EFSA – Evaluation of Performance 2017-2024
Safety and Security Declarations for Goods Imported from the EU to Great Britain Starting January 2025, Safety and Security declarations will be mandatory for all imports from the EU into GB.. Safety and Security Declarations for Goods Imported from the EU to Great Britain
Defra – pEPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology & Webinar The Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator. Defra is organising a webinar on 16 January 2025 (2-4pm) on the Base Fees and the RAM methodology and approach to reporting. Defra – pEPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology & Webinar
Understanding the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) Webinar Join us for an exclusive webinar on 30 January with the Office for Life Sciences to delve into the new Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF). This session is designed to help you navigate the Fund application process from start to finish. Understanding the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) Webinar
Understanding the pEPR Scheme: Implications for Industry and Preparation for PAGB Members PAGB members are invited to an exclusive webinar on Thursday 23 January that will delve into the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) Scheme. The session will feature a presentation delivered by officials from Defra. Understanding the pEPR Scheme: Implications for Industry and Preparation for PAGB Members
FSA Consultation – Correcting References in the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Standards Act 1999 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking stakeholder views on a proposal to correct references to EU law in the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Standards Act 1999. FSA Consultation – Correcting References in the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Standards Act 1999
Defra – pEPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology & Webinar The Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator. Defra is organising a webinar on 16 January 2025 (2-4pm) on the Base Fees and the RAM methodology and approach to reporting. Defra – pEPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology & Webinar
EFSA Opinion – Extension of Uses of Quillaia Extract (E 999) as a Food Additive The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)' Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) panel has evaluated the safety of the extension of uses of quillaia extract (E 999) as a food additive in food supplements supplied in a solid or liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children. EFSA Opinion – Extension of Uses of Quillaia Extract (E 999) as a Food Additive
EFSA Opinion – Re‐evaluation of Saccharin and its Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts (E 954) as Food Additives The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)' Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) panel has recently published its re‐evaluation of saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives. EFSA Opinion – Re‐evaluation of Saccharin and its Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts (E 954) as Food Additives
EFSA Webinar on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Vitamins and Essential Minerals – Recording and Presentation The presentations and recording from the EFSA webinar on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Vitamins and Essential Minerals are now available. EFSA Webinar on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Vitamins and Essential Minerals – Recording and Presentation
FSA Board Meeting – December 2024 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board meeting for December is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 11 December, from 9:00 AM to 2:35 PM. FSA Board Meeting – December 2024
