EFSA – Open Call for Food Additives Analytical and Use Level Data The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a call for food additives analytical and use level data in food and beverages intended for human consumption. The deadline is 31 August 2025. EFSA – Open Call for Food Additives Analytical and Use Level Data
Primary Authority Statutory Guidance Updated The guidance has been updated to take account of legislative changes post EU Exit, and the enhanced role of national regulators. Primary Authority Statutory Guidance Updated
Regulatory Innovation Office Chair Lord Willetts has been appointed as Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO). Regulatory Innovation Office Chair
New Chief Executive Appointed at MHRA Lawrence Tallon has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of MHRA, succeeding Dame June Raine DBE who is retiring. He will begin the role from 1 April 2025. New Chief Executive Appointed at MHRA
Regulation on the European Health Data Space Published The Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. Regulation on the European Health Data Space Published
IIH – Border Notifications Data The Imports Intelligence Hub (IIH) provides information on a range of border data and intelligence connected with the import of high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) and products of animal origin (POAO). Border Notifications data is now available on the hub. IIH – Border Notifications Data
New Chair of NHS England Dr Penelope Dash has been appointed by the government as the next chair of NHS England. New Chair of NHS England
PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory Workshop The next PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory workshop will take place at the PAGB offices on Tuesday, 18 March, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. PAGB Food Supplements Regulatory Workshop
Defra Webinars: Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance and Commodity Codes Defra is hosting a series of webinars in March and April, focusing on the updated labelling guidance and Phase 3 commodity codes. Defra Webinars: Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance and Commodity Codes
EFSA Consultation – rebaudioside M from stevia leaves The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for the modification of the food additive rebaudioside M from stevia leaves. EFSA Consultation – rebaudioside M from stevia leaves
Monacolins from Red Yeast Rice – EFSA Opinion on Additional Scientific Data Published The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its Scientific Opinion on additional scientific data related to the safety of monacolins from red yeast rice submitted pursuant to Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. Monacolins from Red Yeast Rice – EFSA Opinion on Additional Scientific Data Published
Update on Non-Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods Defra has published an update on Non-Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods. Update on Non-Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
