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. Publication of the National Diet and Nutrition Survey Report (2017-2023) for Northern Ireland
Get the most out of your PAGB membership – join our next session! Join PAGB's upcoming Making the most of your membership session on 15 October to get an overview of our services, support and how best to access each service. Get the most out of your PAGB membership – join our next session!
EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of S-Acetyl Glutathione as a Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for authorisation of S-Acetyl Glutathione as a novel food (NF) . EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of S-Acetyl Glutathione as a Novel Food
EFSA – Call for Data for the Re-evaluation of Hexane Used as an Extraction Solvent in the Production of Food EFSA has launched a call for data on hexane used as an extraction solvent in the production of food and food ingredients. EFSA – Call for Data for the Re-evaluation of Hexane Used as an Extraction Solvent in the Production of Food
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
