Food Safety - News

The European Commission has published its Health and Food Audits and Analysis work programme for 2026, aimed at keeping the highest standards of food and feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health and in certain areas of human health, across the European Union (EU).

The monthly report includes "non-compliances with fraud suspicions" of cross-border nature identified and shared between members of the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN).

EFSA published a new opinion on the assessment of genetically oilseed rape LBFLFK for food and feed uses on 5 November 2025. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion during 1 month.

EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified soybean MON 94637 for food and feed uses on 23 October. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for one month,

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive report on the implementation and compliance of the plant passport system across Member States. These vital passports serve as official labels, ensuring that transported plants within the EU meet stringent plant health requirements.

EFSA republished the Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-NL-2019-162) for authorisation of soy leghemoglobin produced from genetically modified Komagataella phaffii on 30 September 2025. The public may make comments on this opinion for one month.

The Official Control Regulation requires Member States organising risk-based controls to identify and combat fraudulent and deceptive practices along the agri-food chain.

The Commission authorised one genetically modified maize for use in food and animal feed, following the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) scientific assessment concluding it is as safe as its conventional counterpart.

On 24 June 2025 the Commission opened a call for expressions of interest (updated on 18 September 2025) for the position of members on the Management Board. The final deadline for submission of applications is 6 October 2025 at 12:00 (noon).