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Developing laboratory services for cultivated meat & cell-culture food

Biosafe has launched a new initiative to support safety assessments of cell-cultured food products with advanced laboratory...

Introducing a New Service Package for Probiotics & Starter Cultures

At Biosafe, we are excited to unveil our new suite of specialised services tailored for companies developing and operating...

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...

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of food and feed bacteria

Biosafe's ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation covers antimicrobial susceptibility testing of selected bacteria performed as...

Biosafe is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory

ISO 17025 is the most important standard for microbial testing laboratories. Accreditation is a third-party confirmation...

Corporate social responsibility in the food industry

Our CEO Pauliina Halimaa spoke about corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the food industry and our mission to create a...

Algae in the food chain

Algae, including single-cell phytoplankton microalgae and macroalgae plants (seaweed) have long been used in food and feed...

Will EU GMO legislation allow organisms from new genomic techniques?

On 29 April 2021, the European Commission published a study on the status of new genomic techniques (NGTs) under European...

Transparency Regulation in the EU 2021 — How to Comply

Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 of the European Parliament and Council on the transparency and sustainability of the European...

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.

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...

Microalgae to market: Regulatory essentials for food innovators

Microalgae are gaining ground as sustainable and functional ingredients. To reach the market, developers must meet demanding safety and compliance exp...

What are novel foods and how do they reach the market?

Novel foods are one of the most dynamic frontiers in food innovation. From precision-fermented proteins and microalgae-based ingredients to cultured m...

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 ...

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...

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...

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