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The European Union has specified the measures for implementing its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, framed within the European Green Deal and the Zero Pollution ambition, through the publication of two key legal acts underpinning the “one substance, one assessment” policy: Regulation (EU) 2025/2455, which establishes a common data platform on chemical substances, to be managed…
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The transition towards a circular economy in the EU agri-food sector requires not only technological innovation, but also specialised training that equips professionals to address the environmental, economic and social challenges of the future. In this context, the ACE-EX (Agriculture Circular Economy Expert) project was created—an EU-funded initiative aimed at developing a new professional profile…
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The European Commission has launched the public consultation prior to drafting the future omnibus legislative proposal on food safety in Europe. The initiative focuses on simplifying and strengthening the regulatory framework for food and feed in the European Union. Official projections indicate that the proposal will take shape during the last quarter of 2025 under…
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Food fraud is a constant concern for the agri-food chain of the European Union. Despite the efforts of responsible operators, there are always actors seeking illicit gains by exploiting consumer trust and the reputation of food products. The EU maintains active surveillance to detect and eradicate such practices, as demonstrated by reports published in 2023:…
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The cosmetic products legislation (Regulation 1223/2009) of the European Union works to identify and properly manage substances with potential as endocrine disruptors, as established in its Article 15.4:“4. When Community or international criteria for identifying substances as endocrine disruptors are available, or at the latest by 11 January 2015, the Commission shall review the Regulation…
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In a world where food safety and consumer protection are global priorities, the FLAVEAT project (Food Law at Vocational Education and Training) stands out as a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening vocational training on the law on food safety in third countries, specifically in Palestine and Jordan. A Commitment to Law on Food Safety and…
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When we think about food and food safety in the EU, we associate this topic with the work of EFSA as the body providing the technical and scientific advice necessary to ensure food safety. When it comes to cosmetics, our attention should be directed to the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). The SCCS’s activities…
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“Chemicals are ubiquitous in our daily lives and play a crucial role in most of our activities. They are part of virtually all the products we use for our well-being and to protect our health and safety, and of the innovative solutions to address new challenges. With these words, the European Commission launches its reasons…
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