29/07/202029/07/2020 0

Regulation 2020-771

Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) is extracted from the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orellana L.) and confers a yellow to red colour to food. The main pigments in annatto extracts are bixin and norbixin. In spite of their similarity in structure, bixin and norbixin have significantly different physico-chemical properties and, therefore, different applications...

14/05/202014/05/2020 0

And off we go!

After several years of following the EU veterinary legislation, we are finally ready to offer this subscription platform to professionals!

13/05/2020 0

New EU 3-year control programme for pesticide residues

New Regulation 2020-585 establishes a coordinated multiannual control programme for pesticide residues in foods for years 2021-2023. 40 foods of plant and animal origin, that make up the “European diet”, will be tested during this period. Since pesticide uses show significant changes over a period of three years, pesticides should be monitored in those foodstuffs over...

17/04/202017/04/2020 0

The new rules for organic production are here!

Under the new Regulation 2020-464, important requirements of infrastructure and everyday practice in organic production for all species of animals, including fish farms, are defined. The new requirements may imply tangible works and investments like rebuilding of animals’ premises and land acquisitions, or a complete refurbishment of animals’ premises for certain holdings or production units...

03/04/2020 0

COVID-19 and EU official controls

Regulation 2020-466 on temporary measures for EU Member States’ control systems The ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation. A number of Member States have informed the Commission that,...

20/03/202020/03/2020 0

Salmonella rules for EU imported reptile meat!

Salmonella rules are added to well-known Regulation 2005-2073 for reptile meat. According to data available in Eurostat’s reference database, imports from third countries of fresh, chilled or frozen meat and edible offal of reptiles have shown an upward trend over the last 10 years with an increase of over 50 % in the quantity imported...