Food Safety news

Member States endorse withdrawal of smoke flavourings from EU market

New rules to allow safe slaughtering on the farm, in response to increasing demands from farmers

EC publishes call for data on modified starches used as food additives 

One Health surveillance is key to prevent virus evolving

Welcome to the March edition of the Hub’s newsletter, bringing you the latest news and resources in food loss and waste prevention.

Commission publishes Staff Working Document on the “Dogs and Cats” proposal.

EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified maize for food and feed uses on 20 March. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for a 1 month period.

Mapping Report 2023

The report summarises the monitoring data collected in 2022 on the presence of residues of veterinary medicinal products and certain substances in live animals and animal products in the EU Member States, Iceland and Norway.