Saccharin Confirmed Safe: ADI Threshold Raised Following EFSA Review
The acceptable daily intake (ADI) of saccharin will increase from 5mg/kg of body weight to 9mg/kg, as established by a new scientific opinion from EFSA....
Tag : Policy
UK Government Unveils Regulatory Sandbox for Cultivated Meat
The UK Government has announced the establishment of a new regulatory sandbox for cultivated meat, aimed at enhancing innovation within this emerging sector. Notably, this...
ECJ Blocks France’s Ban on Plant-Based Naming
On Friday, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered a pivotal ruling stating that France’s proposed ban on meat alternatives using ‘meaty’ names cannot be...
UK Launches Hub for Alternative Proteins
The UK government is set to invest £15 million (approximately €17.8 million) into a newly established alternative protein hub, aimed at investigating plant-based, fermentation-derived, and...
Sustainable Soy Sourcing: Ensuring EUDR Compliance and Environmental Responsibility
Soy is a versatile commodity with a wide range of uses, holding different meanings for various stakeholders in the food and beverage industry. It is...
Cost remains a significant obstacle for widespread adoption of plant-based diets.
The plant-based industry has undergone significant fluctuations in the past decade, from a peak in the late 2010s to rumors of decline less than ten...
Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of mortality: World Health Organization
In Europe, a staggering 2.7m deaths occur annually due to four major commercial products: ultra-processed food (UPF), alcohol, tobacco, and fossil fuel. The World Health...
France implements new labeling laws for Shrinkflation
The food and drink industry is witnessing a rise in ‘shrinkflation’, a practice where products are reduced in size without a corresponding reduction in price....
Investigation Launched into Mondelēz International
In 2021, the EU raised concerns about US company Mondelēz International allegedly blocking cross-border trade, opening an anti-trust investigation. The investigation is into whether the...
Arguing Against the Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods
The ultra-processed food category, as defined by the Nova classification, has been the subject of recent scrutiny. Critics argue that ‘ultra-processed’ may not always lead...