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José María Ferrer Villar / 16 January 2026

The EU strengthens chemical substances management with a new legal framework based on data and scientific cooperation

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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José María Ferrer Villar / 17 November 2025

ACE-EX: Training to Lead the Circular Economy in the Agri-Food Sector of the European Union

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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José María Ferrer Villar / 25 September 2025

Food Safety in Europe: The EU’s Future Omnibus Proposal Aims for Efficiency, Innovation, and Reduced Administrative Burden

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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José María Ferrer Villar / 05 September 2025

Food Fraud in the EU: Common Types and How It Is Combated

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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José María Ferrer Villar / 04 September 2025

Endocrine Disruptors in Cosmetic Products and Their Legislation

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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José María Ferrer Villar / 04 July 2025

FLAVEAT: Driving the Law on Food Safety in Vocational Training in Palestine and Jordan

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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José María Ferrer Villar / 26 November 2024

The safety of cosmetic products in the European Union

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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José María Ferrer Villar / 20 May 2024

One substance, one assessment: Towards sustainability for chemicals

“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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