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The European Commission has launched the public consultation prior to drafting the future omnibus legislative proposal on food security 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…
Read moreFood 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:…
Read moreIn 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…
Read moreWhen 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…
Read more“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…
Read moreThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have generated the highest consensus in society regarding their relevance for the future of the planet. This situation holds as much or more power than a legal requirement. In the case of our sector, there are numerous connections between the SDGs and agricultural activity. We discuss some of the most…
Read moreThe European Union carries out ongoing monitoring of all foods circulating within its common territory and pays special attention to those coming from third countries entering the EU. To manage the control of these foods, it relies not only on the general regulation on official food control (Regulation (EU) 625/2017) but also has specific regulations…
Read moreThe legislation for cosmetic products in the European Union established measures to assess substances with potential as endocrine disruptors, as indicated in Article 15.4 of Regulation 1223/2009: “4. Where there are Community or international criteria for identifying substances as endocrine disruptors, or no later than 11 January 2015, the Commission shall review the Regulation with…
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