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EU law protection gap

Researchers found that EU food import controls demand high effort but offer limited protection, as many non-compliant products still enter the market.

FSN

22 October 2025

EFSA podcast: why dose matters

Apple seeds contain cyanide, but only in harmless amounts, showing that dose determines risk. This episode explains how hazards, exposure, and bodyweight affect food safety.

EFSA

22 October 2025

Microplastics from food packaging

A review of studies from 2015–2025 found that microplastics can be released from food contact materials mainly through abrasion or friction. However, data remain limited and unreliable, especially for nanoplastics, making exposure estimates uncertain.

EFSA, Technical Report

22 October 2025

FSAI issues Food Safety Culture Guidance

The FSAI has issued a new Guidance Note to help food businesses build and maintain a strong food safety culture. It includes practical tools to assess behaviours, raise awareness, and support compliance with food safety standards.

FSAI

22 October 2025

AI transforms food safety

Experts gathered at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2025 to explore how AI can make food systems safer, smarter, and fairer.

FAO

14 October 2025

FSAI audits food storage

The FSAI released an audit on Ambient Storage & Distribution businesses, assessing compliance and effectiveness of food law enforcement in Ireland.

FSAI

14 October 2025

Europe food fraud rising

Fraud and non-compliance cases in Europe increased in August, reaching 166 reports — up from 136 in July, 164 in June, and 129 in May.

Food Safety News

14 October 2025

FAO explores food safety foresight

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a new report showcasing approaches to anticipate future food safety challenges, developed with input from global experts across multiple sectors.

FAO

7 October 2025

FSA proposes BPA ban

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a 12-week public consultation on plans to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials.

Food Standards Agency

7 October 2025

E. coli outbreak hits Belgium

Investigators traced the outbreak in the nursing homes to contaminated raw ground beef.

Food Safety News

30 September 2025

EU food safety awareness grows

The percentage of European citizens who understand the EU food safety system has risen since 2022. In addition, their familiarity with various food safety topics has consistently increased.

European Food Safety Authority

30 September 2025

FSA launches innovation programme

The IRP is a one-year fast-track programme designed to strengthen UK food regulators’ expertise in overseeing innovative food technologies, with a focus on precision fermentation.

Food Standards Agency, UK

30 September 2025



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