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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.

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...

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.

Global biotechnology race: US NSCEB report and Europe's path

The recently published US National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) report has intensified discussions...

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 Change in European Consumer Opinion

Over the past ten years, the European food landscape has been reshaped by evolving consumer attitudes toward key issues such...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

EFSA’s Requirements for Whole Genome Sequencing of Microorganisms

Whole genome sequencing is required by the European Food Safety Authority

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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