Category: Food & Feed

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Is the Coronavirus transmittable through food products?

As the novel coronavirus continues to be studied, new findings are being made. The virus depends on a variety of factors, including temperature, humidity, and surface conditions. It is als ... Continued

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Granola Bars: We Keep the Healthy Options Healthy

Many of us around the world are currently working from home. With the kitchen always being nearby, temptations are easily given in to. Many feel as though they are choosing a healthy option ... Continued

What are novel foods?

Novel foods are foods or ingredients which were not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997. Food items introduced to the EU market after this ... Continued

Fragrance allergen labelling of cosmetics

With innovation shaping the beauty industry, more cosmetic products are entering the marketplace. This requires strict regulations, as cosmetic goods may contain allergens which are harmful ... Continued

Tentamus Supplements – Testing & Consulting for safe products

Food supplements are nutrients and certain substances with nutritional or physiological effects. In order to improve health and well-being or to avoid deficiency symptoms, many people use a ... Continued

Analysis and detection of Tomato Rugose Virus

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (TBRFV or ToBRFV), also known as Tomato Rugose Virus, is a disease affecting tomatoes which was first observed in Israel in 2014. The disease has recently spr ... Continued

Labelling of Primary Ingredients – Changes 2020

From 1 April 2020, the new regulation on the origin of the primary ingredient of a food product will apply. What does the new regulation on primary ingredients say? Article 26 ... Continued

EU: Natural Flavourings in organic products

Organic products are produced with limited use of pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers. Also, no GMOs, and if animals involved no hormones or antibiotics are allowed. Product manufac ... Continued

FSIS publishes updated guidelines for the use of “Non-GMO” claims

On December 30, 2019, FSIS provided the updated version of the label guideline for establishments that intend to label their products as free of genetically modified (GM) ingredients. FSIS r ... Continued

Residues in Medicinal Tea

How can tea manufacturers ensure the safety of their products? When met with a cold, many of us are quick to reach for a cup of medicinal tea. We believe that this warm fluid will eas ... Continued

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