health and food safety
The process of fortification in the food industry and its effects
• Fortification is fast becoming an option for food and beverage brands looking to enhance the health benefits of their products. But could this actually have…
EU decision to ban titanium dioxide (E171) contested by Canada
• The EU decision to ban titanium dioxide in food came into force at the beginning of 2022. The Canadian health authority declared titanium dioxide, known as the food additive E171, safe...
Cannabidiol does not yet receive EFSA approval
• Cannabidiol (CBD) does not receive novel food approval from the European Food Safety Authority. Cannabidiol, the substance obtained from the plant Cannabis Sativa L. or produced synthetically, does not yet receive EFSA approval as...
Food additive (E 171 or titanium dioxide) used in pastry, banned in the EU
• The European Union has decided to ban the use of titanium dioxide (E 171) as a food additive, starting from 2022. The next step for a healthier diet, from the point of view of NGOs: the ban...
New limits on cadmium and lead in food
It is about maximum limits for cadmium and lead imposed by the EU in cereals, baby food, vegetables, fruit, fish, but also other food products such as chocolate. New content limits...