Commission lowers the maximum residue limits of lead in food
Aug 30, 2021
The European Commission has approved lowering the maximum lead content in certain food products, including different fruits, vegetables, and tubers, due to the potential negative impact that this heavy metal can have on health.
(EU) Regulation 2021/1317, published on Tuesday in the Official Journal of the European Union, which modifies Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006, specifies that, according to the European Food Safety Authority, âlead can cause developmental neurotoxicity in young children and cardiovascular problems and nephrotoxicity in adults. In addition, since there is no proven threshold for these effects, one cannot deduce that there is a tolerable weekly intake of this element." The Authority also expressed its concern that current levels of dietary exposure to lead may affect the neurodevelopment of fetuses, infants, and children.
For further information (in English), click on the Link
Ban on Kratom as an ingredient in foodstuffs
Thailand
Nov 28, 2022
Traceability of contaminated foods
USA
Nov 17, 2022
Consultation on human food made using animal cell culture technology
USA
Nov 16, 2022
Amendment to the regulation on cellulose films
Brazil
Nov 14, 2022
FSMA proposed rule for food traceability
USA
Nov 08, 2022
Food safety risk-assessment systems utilized by China, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, and the United States
Australia
Nov 07, 2022
Food Production License
China
Oct 27, 2022
Maximum levels of dioxins in certain food products
European Union
Oct 25, 2022
Africa/EU/ America/Asia - Improper Food Labeling and Unverified Food Claims: Food Safety Implications
Nigeria
Oct 24, 2022
Guidance on refusal of inspection by a foreign food establishment
USA
Oct 24, 2022
Changes to food material rules
South Korea
Oct 21, 2022
New requirements to control the use of cannabis in food
Thailand
Oct 21, 2022
Mandatory registration of foreign manufacturers
India
Oct 19, 2022
Meeting to discuss strategic food safety priorities
Codex
Oct 14, 2022
Supervision and Administration of Food Product Quality and Safety
China
Oct 13, 2022
