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
Call for Evidence to Unlock Business The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Treasury published a call for evidence asking businesses to tell the Government about regulation which is not fit for purpose and unjustifiable inhibits growth, innovation and investment. Call for Evidence to Unlock Business
New Health Certificates for Export of POAO to the EU New Export Health Certificates (EHCs) for Products of Animal Origin (POAO) exported to the EU or to Northern Ireland (NI) have been issued. New Health Certificates for Export of POAO to the EU
MHRA Study Reveals Microbiome Testing Inconsistencies MHRA published findings from a landmark international study revealing major inconsistencies in microbiome research methods across 23 laboratories in 11 countries. MHRA Study Reveals Microbiome Testing Inconsistencies
Foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar – Promotions and Placement in Scotland The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Scotland) Regulations 2025, restricting the promotion and placement of foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar (HFSS) in Scotland, were laid on 31 October. Foods High in Fat, Salt or Sugar – Promotions and Placement in Scotland
HSIS Research Paper Published The HSIS research paper - Where Are We up to with Vitamin, Mineral and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Gaps? Intake and Status Findings from the UK National Diet and Nutritional Survey 2019 to 2023 - is now published. HSIS Research Paper Published
UK-EU SPS Agreement – First Industry Stakeholder Information Forum The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is holding its first Industry Stakeholder Information Forum on the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement on 18 November at 10:00 to 11:00. UK-EU SPS Agreement – First Industry Stakeholder Information Forum
UK Regulator Dashboard Published The Department for Business and Trade has published the UK Regulator Dashboard containing information and KPIs from 16 UK regulators, published as part of the government’s Regulatory Action Plan. UK Regulator Dashboard Published
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. D-Mannose Switzerland Food Supplement Ban
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. UK Government – EM on EU Regulation 2025/637 Amending 2022/2292
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) . EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Dihydroberberine as a Novel Food
