Results of investigations conducted by the DGCCRF on chemical contaminants
As every year, the DGCCRF carried out investigations in 2018 in the field of chemical…
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ANSES assesses the risks associated with cyanobacteria and their toxins in freshwater.
On 3 September 2020, ANSES published a risk assessment concerning cyanobacteria and their toxins in…
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New Vmax values set by ANSES for drinking water
ANSES has just published an opinion on the determination of maximum health-based values (Vmax) for…
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EFSA sets a safety threshold for PFAS.
EFSA has just published a health risk assessment concerning perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food. PFAS…
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Changes to the FCD 2021 microbiological criteria
Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 defines process safety and hygiene criteria applicable to certain foodstuffs. These…
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Publication of Regulations 2020/1565 and 2020/1566 – MRL amendments
[hover_box image=”/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Aliments-divers.png” image_hover=”/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/actu_publication-rasff-2016_02.jpg” link=”” target=””] Two new regulations amending Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005 have just…
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Two pesticides soon to be banned in the EU
Two active substances used on numerous crops will soon be banned in the EU: thiophanate…
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ANSES scientific support opinion on manganese in drinking water
ANSES has just published a scientific and technical support note on the presence of manganese…
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Changes to MRLs for pesticides
Regulation (EU) 2020/1633 amending Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 has just been published in the OJEU.…
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