The closing date for a European Commission survey on the use of phthalates (esters of phthalic acid) in food contact materials (FCMs) is looming.

Global production of non-original Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano cheeses has surpassed the production volume of Italian originals thanks to the spread of imitations across all continents.

Calling vegetarian foods “sausages” or “burgers” is not a misleading practice, a UK minister has said this week, backing the opinion of a Parliamentary committee that looked into the matter earlier this year.

The United Kingdom has finally reached agreement with the EU on revised terms for its departure from the Union, and on the basis of its subsequent future partnership. But as things stand, there is still no certainty as to whether any of the provisions agreed will actually come into effect as planned at the end of this month – or at all.

The global beverages industry could experience a value loss of around USD430.8 billion if plain packaging regulations are extended to cover its products worldwide, according to the findings of a new report that explores the potential global ramifications of new plain packaging restrictions on alcohol, sugary drinks, confectionery and salty snack products.

The European Commission has launched a call for tenders to run a future EU research and innovation platform on food safety.

New US tariffs on scores of European Union (EU) goods with a value of up to $7.5 billion annually – stemming from a dispute over EU subsidies to aircraft manufacturer Airbus – were formally greenlighted during a special October 14 session of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).

The European Commission has targeted the 20 most problematic plant pests in the EU to help member states better protect the environment, their agriculture sectors and citizens.

Blockchain applications could be used to detect fraudulent products, certify Geographical Indications and even reduce food waste, the European Commission’s research service has found.

Following a decision by an independent World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitrator that the United States can impose retaliatory measures worth $7.5 billion over subsidies provided by the EU to Airbus, the US Trade Representative (USTR) will hit selected European food products with a 25% import duty from October 18.

Bayer is prepared to use all appeal options in the glyphosate-cancer lawsuits against the company, but would also consider a settlement if that proves to be less costly, a board member has said.

The European Commission has chosen a consortium of organisations to set up a new reference centre for the welfare of poultry and other small farmed animals.

The closing date for a European Commission survey on the use of phthalates (esters of phthalic acid) in food contact materials (FCMs) is looming.

The global beverages industry could experience a value loss of around USD430.8 billion if plain packaging regulations are extended to cover its products worldwide, according to the findings of a new report that explores the potential global ramifications of new plain packaging restrictions on alcohol, sugary drinks, confectionery and salty snack products.

Poland’s largest opposition bloc Civic Coalition (KO) has vowed it will aim to fully eliminate plastic bags, should it win the country’s forthcoming parliamentary election.

An organisation called the Animal Digestible Food Packaging (ADFP) Initiative is seeking government and industry partners to develop technology it believes could help solve the dual challenges of food waste and litter, making packaging into a resource rather than a liability.

The controversial food contact material, bisphenol A (BPA), moved one step closer to a ban on October 1 as the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommended that it be added to the authorisation list under the EU’s REACH chemicals regulation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is coming under increasing pressure to be more proactive in establishing a clear regulatory framework for cannabidiol (CBD) foods and supplements – but law makers and industry stake holders appear divided on the next steps.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is consulting on its plans for an upcoming assessment of sweetener exposure, which is part of a re-evaluation process for food additives.

Belgian consumer group, Test-Achats, found 40% of drinks in small cartons and bottles likely to be put in schoolbags would be labelled with a D or E when graded by the Nutri-Score system, the official but voluntary nutrition label in Belgium.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is coming under increasing pressure to be more proactive in establishing a clear regulatory framework for cannabidiol (CBD) foods and supplements – but law makers and industry stake holders appear divided on the next steps.