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.

โ€œThere is nothing permanent, except change.โ€ – Heraclitus

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Heraclitus, a pre-Socratic philosopher, is known for the saying "everything flows," symbolizing the complexity of change and the unity of opposites. This reflects challenges in food traceability, particularly for SMEs, which often rely on outdated systems.