PFAS control is moving upstream from the food on the shelf to the feed, water, soil, and packaging.

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

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.

Geopolitical Instability: The Hidden Threat to Food Safety and Integrity

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The article discusses how geopolitical instability threatens the food industry's safety and integrity by disrupting supply chains and heightening risks of food fraud. It emphasizes the need for food executives to diversify suppliers and enhance safety measures, adapt to changing regulations, and build trust while navigating these turbulent times.