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Who you need for EU approval of your food and feed product

We were lucky to have two new experts, a food and feed regulation professional and a bioinformatics specialist, join our...

EU plant protection products regulation on microorganisms

The European Union aims to facilitate the use of microorganisms in the biological control of pests and plant diseases to...

Corporate social responsibility in the food industry

Our CEO Pauliina Halimaa spoke about corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the food industry and our mission to create a...

New Biosafe services in 2022

We will be launching new services in 2022 to make your path to new food and feed solutions safer and more effortless:...

Our biotech regulation wishlist for 2022

In the Chinese zodiac, this year marks the year of the Tiger, which is said to mean big changes. Inspired by this, we have...

Antimicrobial resistance – are we doing enough?

World Antimicrobial Awareness week is celebrated every year from 18-24 November. This year's theme 'Spread Awareness, Stop...

Algae in the food chain

Algae, including single-cell phytoplankton microalgae and macroalgae plants (seaweed) have long been used in food and feed...

QPS status of Bacillus paralicheniformis

EFSA found no negative effects in relation to B. paralicheniformis. However, any B. paralicheniformis strains that produce...

The approval of food enzymes in the European Union

Enzymes have been used in food production for centuries and have been produced commercially since the mid-20th century. New...

EFSA’s 2025 guidance on microorganisms: approaching harmonisation

On 24 September 2025, the Scientific Committee of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) adopted a new Guidance on the characterisation of microorg...

Fungal mycelium in novel foods: safety, regulation and benefits

Fungal mycelium – the filamentous, vegetative network that forms the main body of a fungus – is rapidly becoming one of the most promising ingredients...

Food safety regulations in the European Union

The European Union (EU) has some of the most stringent food safety regulations in the world. From the General Food Law to sectorial laws and detailed ...

Probiotics and beyond in the EU: A regulatory maze for food and feed

Probiotics – those “good bacteria” found in yoghurts, supplements, and animal feed – are big business and a hot topic.

EU Novel Food Regulation: expert insights from regulatory practice

Innovation in the food sector is progressing rapidly as companies develop new ingredients and microbial solutions that aim to reshape the future of fo...

Microbial testing – An overview of what it is and what it is for

Every day, we come into contact with microorganisms. While many are harmless, a few can invade our bodies causing severe illness or contamination. Yet...

New webinar series: The science, safety and regulation of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics

Over the past decade, our understanding of the composition and functions of the human gastrointestinal microbiota has advanced rapidly. We know now th...

The approval of food enzymes in the European Union

Enzymes have been used in food production for centuries and have been produced commercially since the mid-20th century. New ones are being introduced ...

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