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

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...

PFGE Testing in Feed Additive Research

PFGE Testing in Feed Additive Research

Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) is a technique for producing fingerprints of large DNA molecules, such as bacterial...

Navigating your microorganism through the EFSA novel food guidance

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...

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

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...

EFSA feed regulation: environmental risk assessment of feed additives

EFSA feed regulation: environmental risk assessment of feed additives

On 5 April 2019, the EFSA FEEDAP Panel published updated guidance on environmental risk assessment (ERA) after examining 133...

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 ...

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...

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...

Biosafe 10 Years: A Decade of Regulation of Biotechnological Products Outside the European Union

Over the last decade, while the European Union (EU) has maintained its position as a global leader in the regulatory framework for biotechnological pr...

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 taken seriously to protect the...

The EU's stance on genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs)

Genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) are widely used to produce food products in the EU. Examples of such products include valuable molecules ...

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 ...

Biosafe at Future Food-Tech London 2024: Our Top 5 Picks for the Summit

Biosafe is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming Future Food-Tech 2024, taking place in London on October 2-3, 2024. This summit is se...

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