Food Safety Update
EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Commission has published an implementing regulation on the methods of sampling and analysis, and on the interpretation of results for the official control of pesticide residues in and on food and feed of plant and animal origin. The new regulation, which repeals Directive 2002/63/EC and will apply from […]
Higher Nut Intake Linked to Lower CVD and IHD Mortality
A recent study has found that higher intakes of total nuts and tree nuts are associated with significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ischemic heart disease (IHD). This prospective cohort study, which was published in the Journal of Nutrition, was designed to examine the links between nut intake and the risk […]
Food Safety Update
EU: Expiry Date of Magnesium Phosphide and Aluminum Phosphide Postponed The European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2025/2284, postponing the expiry date of the approval of magnesium phosphide releasing phosphine for use in biocidal products of product-type 18, and Regulation (EU) 2025/2279, postponing the expiry date of the approval of aluminum phosphide releasing phosphine for […]
Sustainability Update
COP30 Delivers Climate Action Agenda in Brazil The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) took place on November 6-21, 2025 in Belém, Brazil, bringing together the governments of signatory states to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as well as experts and civil society, to accelerate global climate action. Notably, for […]
Sustainability Update: October 2025
EU: Implementation of Deforestation Regulation to Be Delayed Another Year The European Commission intends to postpone the launch its anti-deforestation law for another year, marking the second such delay, according to Reuters. On September 23, 2025, the EU’s Environment Commissioner told reporters that the postponement was necessary to address concerns about the readiness of information-technology […]
Food Safety Update: September 2025
EU: Simplification Omnibus on Food Safety The European Commission has published information about an upcoming simplification omnibus that it plans to adopt in the coming months. This initiative aims to reduce the administrative burden on member state authorities related to marketing authorizations of products. It will: accelerate access to the EU market for biocontrol substances […]
Labeling Update: September 2025
EU: Organics Update The EU has notified the World Trade Organization of a draft regulation that would make it possible to include products suspected of major, critical, or repetitive non-compliances affecting the integrity of organic or in-conversion products or production in the list of high-risk products, which are subject to more stringent import control. The […]
Sustainability Update: September 2025
EU: Recommendation on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs In July, the European Commission adopted a recommendation on voluntary sustainability reporting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The recommendation presents a voluntary standard that will make it easier for SMEs that are not covered by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to respond to specific requests […]
Labeling Update: July 2025
Türkiye: Pistachio Paste Receives Protected Designation of Origin Status in EU On June 25, 2025, a protected geographical indication for Antep Fıstık Ezmesi / Antepfıstığı Ezmesi / Gaziantep Fıstık Ezmesi was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. As noted in the application for registration, this type of processed pistachio paste is crafted […]
Food Safety Update: July 2025
EU: Webinar and Updated Guide on Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH) In late June, COLEAD/AGRINFO held a webinar to discuss the new rules that the EU is expected to introduce in the coming years to limit the presence of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH) in food. Presenters provided information about current EU rules on MOSH/MOAH, future MLs […]