The European Food Safety Authority's 2025 Annual Report identifies emerging risks in food safety, examining 55 issues. Notably, four risks include antibiotic resistance in livestock and fraudulent practices in fisheries. The report emphasizes the need for cooperation and advanced AI techniques to address food fraud and supports ongoing horizon scanning for future hazards.
PFAS control is moving upstream from the food on the shelf to the feed, water, soil, and packaging.
The EU Commission has introduced Recommendation (EU) 2026/1307 for monitoring perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in feed, potentially extending to soil and drinking water. Member States must monitor four key PFAS compounds from 2026 to 2028. Data must be submitted to EFSA by June 2029, adhering to strict sampling and analysis methods.
