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In vitro efficacy in feed additives — How to test for it
23.03.2021

In vitro efficacy in feed additives — How to test for it

To register a feed additive in the European Union, its efficacy should be demonstrated in microbial testing trials that...

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Transparency Regulation in the EU 2021 — How to Comply
09.03.2021

Transparency Regulation in the EU 2021 — How to Comply

Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 of the European Parliament and Council on the transparency and sustainability of the European...

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Microbial novel foods: Registering a new microorganism in the EU
18.12.2020

Microbial novel foods: Registering a new microorganism in the EU

Registering a new microorganism as a novel food or as a feed additive may be difficult to start with if one is not familiar...

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Microbial DNA isolation for particularly difficult strains
19.08.2020

Microbial DNA isolation for particularly difficult strains

Whole genome sequencing (WGS), the gold standard for microbial characterization, needs DNA isolation. Biosafe has solid...

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Microbial testing with filamentous fungi and anaerobes is driving the food industry
03.08.2020

Microbial testing with filamentous fungi and anaerobes is driving the food industry

For the food industry, securing timely approvals for food and feed products is power. Hitting a certain window for market...

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Food safety consultancy: finding out what customers really need
16.06.2020

Food safety consultancy: finding out what customers really need

Biosafe is often approached by researchers, start-up companies and also by established companies for independent,...

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Better food (and feed) means more food safety assessment
20.03.2020

Better food (and feed) means more food safety assessment

There are new food products being developed at an ever-increasing pace. Animal welfare and meat consumption are more and...

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Navigating your microorganism through the EFSA novel food guidance
28.02.2020

Navigating your microorganism through the EFSA novel food guidance

You have discovered a new microorganism that you plan to use as a feed additive or in any food product. And you have...

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How will food transparency change with the new amended EU General Food Law?
07.09.2019

How will food transparency change with the new amended EU General Food Law?

On Friday, 6 September 2019, a Regulation amending the EU General Food Law from 2002 was published in the EU Official...

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The approval of food enzymes in the European Union
21.06.2021

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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QPS status: the golden standard of microorganism safety evaluation
05.02.2019

QPS status: the golden standard of microorganism safety evaluation

QPS or Qualified Presumption of Safety was developed by the European Commission together with its scientific committees on animal nutrition, on food a...
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QPS status of Bacillus paralicheniformis
14.09.2021

QPS status of Bacillus paralicheniformis

EFSA found no negative effects in relation to B. paralicheniformis. However, any B. paralicheniformis strains that produce bacitracin will not get QPS...
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In vitro efficacy in feed additives — How to test for it
23.03.2021

In vitro efficacy in feed additives — How to test for it

To register a feed additive in the European Union, its efficacy should be demonstrated in microbial testing trials that follow common feed manufacturi...
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Transparency Regulation in the EU 2021 — How to Comply
09.03.2021

Transparency Regulation in the EU 2021 — How to Comply

Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 of the European Parliament and Council on the transparency and sustainability of the European Union risk assessment in the f...
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What is a strain of bacteria?
14.09.2021

What is a strain of bacteria?

–A discussion with Biosafe’s professors One of the best aspects of our work community are the discussions that experts drift into from time to time. W...
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EFSA’s Requirements for Whole Genome Sequencing of Microorganisms
12.04.2021

EFSA’s Requirements for Whole Genome Sequencing of Microorganisms

Whole genome sequencing is required by the European Food Safety Authority
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Will EU GMO legislation allow organisms from new genomic techniques?
27.05.2021

Will EU GMO legislation allow organisms from new genomic techniques?

On 29 April 2021, the European Commission published a study on the status of new genomic techniques (NGTs) under European Union food safety regulation...
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