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News
19 Oct 2023
Herbicide exposure has negative effects on brain function in adolescents, study reports
A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives highlights a concerning link between herbicides like glyphosate and impaired brain function in adolescents. L...
Tags: Agriculture, European Commission, Food Safety, Glyphosate
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News
16 Oct 2023
Global warming is impacting key crops, scientists say
Coffee, cocoa, beer are suffering the consequences of global warming. Scientists have issued dire warnings about the impact of human-induced global warming on key crops. Erratic ra...
Tags: coffee, crops, Global warming
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News
13 Oct 2023
No majority for glyphosate. SAFE confirms its opposition to the renewal
The re-approval of the controversial herbicide glyphosate in the EU did not secure a majority decision in its first vote in the European Parliament today (October 13), highlighting...
Tags: EFSA, European Commission, European Parliament, Glyphosate
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News
10 Oct 2023
The EU sets revised guidelines for nitrates and nitrites
In pursuit of utmost food safety within the European Union and as a proactive measure under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the European Commission has established revised guid...
Tags: Additives, Consumers, EFSA, European Commission, nitrates, nitrites
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News
06 Oct 2023
Hypoglycaemia doubles as a result of food insecurity, research shows
Food insecurity is a major issue for everyone, but for diabetics, there is added risk that it could lead to hypoglycaemia. According to new research, hypoglycaemia is twice as comm...
Tags: Food Insecurity, health, Hypoglycaemia, inclusion
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News
04 Oct 2023
Bisphenol A in food is a health risk: a possible contamination via micro -nano plastic in soil and irrigation water
Micro- and nano-plastics present in sewage sludge utilized to fertilise farmland could potentially become a new pathway for BPA contamination of the food supply chain. See SAFER...
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News
26 Sep 2023
ECHA received 5,600 comments on PFAS restriction proposal
Over 4,400 organisations, companies, and individuals have contributed their comments and information regarding the proposal to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with...
Tags: ECHA, European Commission, health, PFAS
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News
21 Sep 2023
The European Commission proposes re-approval of glyphosate for 10 years
The European Commission has put forth a proposal to grant a 10-year extension for glyphosate. The contentious chemical substance stands as the most widely utilised pesticide across...
Tags: Agriculture, Consumers, EFSA, European Commission, Pesticides
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News
19 Sep 2023
Bisphenol A present in the bodies of nearly all Europeans
The European Environment Agency reported that Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known for its potential to disrupt hormones and commonly used in food packaging, has been found in the b...
Tags: bisphenol A, EFSA, European Environment Agency, microplastics
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News
14 Sep 2023
EFSA has re-evaluated the risk of exposure to mineral oil hydrocarbons through food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced that it has re-evaluated the risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), substances derived primarily from crude oil, but...
Tags: EFSA, Food Safety, mineral oil hydrocarbons, MOH
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Press Releases
13 Sep 2023
Press release – State of the Union speech and priorities for 2024
Sustainable Food Systems, animal welfare and food inflation were absent in the latest State of the Union Speech. SAFE asks to make these points key priorities for 2024....
Tags: animal welfare, European Commission, food inclusion, SOTEU, Sustainable Food Systems
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News
06 Sep 2023
Civil society organisations urge von der Leyen to publish the SFS Framework Law
NGOs and academics are urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to prioritise the proposal for an EU legislative framework for sustainable food systems. This legi...
Tags: biodiversity, European Commission, green deal, SFS Framework Law
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