Novel Food status of Curcuma extracts clarified

Novel Food status of Curcuma extracts clarified

As reported in a previous article, in order to clarify the novel food status of highly purified Curcuma extracts, the Italian Ministry of Health has consulted with the other Member States to gather more information on the significant use of curcuma extracts in...
New maximum levels for contaminants are now in effect

New maximum levels for contaminants are now in effect

On May 25, a new regulation on the level of contaminants in food (Regulation (EU) 2023/915) entered into force, which replaces the oft-amended Regulation (EC) 1881/2006.  Summary of the main changes The new regulation is better structured and more readable. The main...
Italy plans the prohibition of cultured meat

Italy plans the prohibition of cultured meat

The bill, which contains provisions banning the production and marketing of animal cell-based cultured food and feed, was proposed by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry and the Minister of Health, and approved by the Council of...