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RFK Jr. pushes to end self-affirmed GRAS: Impacts on the food industry

The Trump administration, under the direction of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is...

What it means to be a global regulatory leader in food safety

As the world becomes more interconnected, food and feed safety regulations must keep pace with innovation while maintaining...

A Decade of Regulation of Biotechnological Products Outside the EU

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

The global market for novel foods is projected to surge, at an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 30% from 2022 to...

A decade of technological innovation transforming food safety

Welcome to the fourth instalment of our decennial blog series, where we spotlight the technological breakthroughs that have...

How EFSA has changed Food Safety Assessment

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding food safety within the EU. Over the past...

Navigating a decade of evolving EU food regulations

As we celebrate Biosafe's tenth anniversary, it's fitting to reflect on the evolution of EU food regulations that has shaped...

Celebrating a decade of growth and innovation in food safety

As we step into 2024, it's not just about celebrating Biosafe's decade-long journey in food safety; it's about commemorating...

Introducing TKPlate — Food safety without animal testing

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently launched TKPlate, a groundbreaking online platform that promises a...

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.

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...

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 ...

Biosafe FAQ: The dos and don’ts in the development of novel microbial products

At Biosafe, we work with companies of all sizes — startups, scaleups, and multinationals — supporting their regulatory strategies for bringing microbi...

What is novel food?

An overview of what qualifies as a novel food in the EU, how it’s regulated, and how definitions vary across key markets.

Exploring the Future of Probiotics: Insights from Probiota 2025

Biosafe’s Jouni Heikkinen and Janne Ylärinne attended the Probiota 2025 conference in Copenhagen, where leading experts converged to discuss the lates...

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 ...

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