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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...

Highlights from Biosafe's 10th Anniversary Seminar

This month, Biosafe marked an important milestone—our 10th Anniversary—with an inspiring seminar held in Helsinki, Finland...

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...

10 themes from Future Food-Tech Summit 2023 in London

The Future Food-Tech Summit in London, held on September 28-29, 2023, was a melting pot of innovation, collaboration, and...

EFSA’s 2025 guidance on microorganisms: approaching harmonisation

On 24 September 2025, the Scientific Committee of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) adopted a new Guidance on the characterisation of microorg...

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 ...

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...

EFSA’s AMR gene criteria: A barrier or catalyst for microbial innovation?

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has significantly refined its methodology for assessing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microorganisms use...

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...

Mapping the cell-based food sector: Cultivated meat and beyond

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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