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The approval of food enzymes in the European Union

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Recent plans for updates in the regulatory requirements of WGS analysis

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 ...

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...

Decoding the Updated EFSA Notification Requirements

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been at the forefront of ensuring the food safety chain is transparent and trustworthy. With the Transpa...

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...

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 ...

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