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US vs EU: Getting American microbial products into the European market
25.05.2022

US vs EU: Getting American microbial products into the European market

The European requirements for regulated products in the food chain are among the strictest in the world. Food safety is...

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Who you need for EU approval of your food and feed product
22.02.2022

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...

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EU plant protection products regulation on microorganisms
22.02.2022

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...

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Our biotech regulation wishlist for 2022
26.01.2022

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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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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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Microbial testing – An overview of what it is and what it is for
17.05.2022

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...
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Milking microorganisms for the next novel dairy foods
14.09.2022

Milking microorganisms for the next novel dairy foods

Whey is a milk protein that, together with casein, forms the majority of milk proteins. There is a range of new companies which produce whey and/or ca...
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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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Standard Operating Procedures for a Microbiology Laboratory - an interview
16.12.2020

Standard Operating Procedures for a Microbiology Laboratory - an interview

The Biosafe laboratory operates from our headquarters in Kuopio, in the lake district of Finland. The laboratory receives a number of parcels containi...
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Mistakes to avoid when analysing recombinant DNA in food products
16.06.2022

Mistakes to avoid when analysing recombinant DNA in food products

Precision fermentation has opened a vast trove of new food products Fermented foods made with traditional fermenting involve microorganisms that make ...
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EU plant protection products regulation on microorganisms
22.02.2022

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 reduce the dependence on chem...
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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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