FoodExecutive - Food Safety

Published in Analysis and Controls
Friday, 09 April 2021 05:38

Glyphosate residues in food: which are tha available alternatives for on-site control along the food production chain?

The Bolt is an open-platform for ELISA automatic execution. It can host potentially any kind of plate-based immunoassay. It is a valid support in the analysis of glyphosate residues, as the procedure has already been verified and validated.

Glyphosate is a general herbicide applied to food and nonfood field crops such as soybeans, field corn, and hay for the destruction of weeds. It is currently approved in the EU until 15 December 2022.…

Published in Applied Research
Thursday, 01 April 2021 05:43

Lactococcus lactis as protective culture for active packaging of foods

An innovative edible coating, made from food grade polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and gelatin hydrolysates (HGel), was evaluated by Spanish Researchers as a carrier of Lactococcus lactis acting as anti-listeria protective culture for…

Published in Laws
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 05:26

Regulation EU 2021/382 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, food allergen management and food safety culture

Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/382 of 3 March 2021 amending the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the hygiene of foodstuffs as regards food…

Published in Machines and Equipment
Monday, 08 March 2021 05:07

The importance of lubrication to increase food safety and profitability, while reducing maintenance costs

Lubricants represent about 1% of the total operating costs of an average company; but this relatively small amount can earn a huge return on the total bottom line. In fact,…

Published in Laws
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 05:49

Regulation EU 2021/155 as regards maximum residue levels for some pesticides

Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155 of 9 February 2021 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum…

Published in Laws
Wednesday, 30 December 2020 05:37

Regulation EU 2020/2040 as regards maximum levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in foodstuffs

Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/2040 of 11 December 2020 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in certain foodstuffs.

Published in Laws
Monday, 23 November 2020 06:06

Regulation EU 2020/1633 as regards maximum residue levels for certain pesticides in food

Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1633 of 27 October 2020 amending Annexes II, III, IV and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards…

Published in Laws
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 05:39

Regulation EU 2020/1565 and 1566 as regards maximum residue levels for certain pesticides in food

Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1565 of 27 October 2020 amending Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum…

Published in Machines and Equipment
Friday, 30 October 2020 05:56

Ammeraal Beltech, the reference point for food safety in the light conveyor belt solutions for the food industry

To ensure that consumer health is protected, and to avoid any contamination of the foodstuff, Ammeraal Beltech offers a complete range of friction-drive and positive-drive belts, all in full compliance…

Published in Hygiene
Wednesday, 07 October 2020 06:12

An innovative organic disinfestation solution

With its mix of Pygrain®, Biosol® and Cereal-San® Mist, the solution designed by Newpharm® provides zero-impact for environments. Pygrain® is a liquid concentrated insecticide with natural pyrethrum suitable for any…