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US vs EU: Getting American microbial products into the European market
25.05.2022

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...

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Who you need for EU approval of your food and feed product
22.02.2022

Who you need for EU approval of your food and feed product

We were lucky to have two new experts, a food and feed regulation professional and a bioinformatics specialist, join our...

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EU plant protection products regulation on microorganisms
22.02.2022

EU plant protection products regulation on microorganisms

The European Union aims to facilitate the use of microorganisms in the biological control of pests and plant diseases to...

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Corporate social responsibility in the food industry
22.02.2022

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...

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New Biosafe services in 2022
26.01.2022

New Biosafe services in 2022

We will be launching new services in 2022 to make your path to new food and feed solutions safer and more effortless:...

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Antimicrobial resistance – are we doing enough?
17.11.2021

Antimicrobial resistance – are we doing enough?

World Antimicrobial Awareness week is celebrated every year from 18-24 November. This year's theme 'Spread Awareness, Stop...

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Algae in the food chain
17.11.2021

Algae in the food chain

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

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QPS status of Bacillus paralicheniformis
14.09.2021

QPS status of Bacillus paralicheniformis

EFSA found no negative effects in relation to B. paralicheniformis. However, any B. paralicheniformis strains that produce...

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What is a strain of bacteria?
14.09.2021

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...

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Microbial testing – An overview of what it is and what it is for
17.05.2022

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...
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What is a strain of bacteria?
14.09.2021

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...
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The EU's stance on genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs)
01.03.2023

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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The approval of food enzymes in the European Union
21.06.2021

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 ...
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US vs EU: Getting American microbial products into the European market
25.05.2022

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...
Read more  
EU plant protection products regulation on microorganisms
22.02.2022

EU plant protection products regulation on microorganisms

The European Union aims to facilitate the use of microorganisms in the biological control of pests and plant diseases to reduce the dependence on chem...
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Milking microorganisms for the next novel dairy foods
14.09.2022

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...
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In vitro efficacy in feed additives — How to test for it
23.03.2021

In vitro efficacy in feed additives — How to test for it

To register a feed additive in the European Union, its efficacy should be demonstrated in microbial testing trials that follow common feed manufacturi...
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