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News
21 Mar 2025
Study finds sugary soft drinks linked to rising oral cancer rates in women
FoodIngredients presented a study from the University of Washington that examined the link between sugary drinks and mouth cancer in women, including women who smoke and women who ...
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News
21 Mar 2025
Spain passes comprehensive food waste law
On Thursday, Spanish Parliament passed a comprehensive food waste reduction law which will require supermarkets to donate surplus food and sell at least some amount of wonky vegeta...
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News
18 Mar 2025
Study finds ‘Western diet’ during pregnancy linked to ADHD in children
A new peer reviewed study from The Danish Children’s Asthma Center at Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen, shows a strong correlation...
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News
13 Mar 2025
Microplastics threaten crop photosynthesis and global food security, study reveals
As reported by Packaging Insights, research has found that microplastics can damage plants by blocking sunlight from reaching leaves and worsening soil quality. Consequently, micro...
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SAFE's publications
11 Mar 2025
SAFE releases a report on food donation in the EU, highlighting barriers and opportunities
According to the 2024 Eurostat data, in the European Union (EU) over 59 million tons of food waste are generated per year. SAFE conducted a study to examine national legislation on...
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News
10 Mar 2025
Average human brain contains spoonful of microplastics
A study from the University of New Mexico published in Nature has found the equivalent of a spoonful of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human brains from corpses analysed. Brains...
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News
05 Mar 2025
Sweden, latest EU country to require origin labelling for meat in restaurants
Sweden has become the latest of five EU countries to require origin labelling for meat served in restaurants. The measure entered into force on 1 March, with Sweden joining Finland...
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News
05 Mar 2025
One third of children and adolescents worldwide predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
A third of children and adolescents worldwide, are predicted to be overweight by 2050, according to an article published by American researchers in The Lancet, on World Obesity Day...
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News
03 Mar 2025
Some persistent organic pollutants linked to higher risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are chemicals found among others in paint, printing inks, lubricants, and pesticides. They are present in the environment and can turn into hydrox...
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News
25 Feb 2025
A platform is launched in France to inform the public and call for action on the exposure to pesticides
An interactive platform launched by 4 NGOs and two private companies is now online to inform the public and demand measures against pesticide exposure in France
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News
21 Feb 2025
France bans PFAS in cosmetics and consumer textiles
France passed a law on Thursday banning the use of so-called of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in cosmetics and clothing. These chemicals are highly toxic, very persistent...
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News
20 Feb 2025
The European Commission publishes its Vision for Agriculture and Food
On 19 February, the European Commission published its long-term “vision” for the EU agriculture and food policy laid out by Commissioner Christophe Hansen. SAFE welcomes the ta...
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