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France: Import ban on fruit and vegetables from third countries...
...if they have been treated with the insecticide active ingredient thiacloprid. The decree initially applies for one year or will be withdrawn as soon as the EU Commission lowers the maximum residue limits for thiacloprid.
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Authorisation for PPP active ingredient Trinexapac renewed
The authorisation for Trinexapac (Trinexapac-ethyl) has been extended until 30.4.2039..
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Draft of the EU monitoring programme "Pesticide Residues in Food 2025-2027" confirmed
The draft update of the EU monitoring programme for the years 2025 - 2027 has been adopted by the EU Commission's Standing Committee on Pesticide Residues.
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EU monitoring of nickel in food
Commission Recommendation (EU) 2024/907 on the monitoring of nickel in food provides for the analysis of certain foods that may contribute significantly to nickel exposure.
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Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany).
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Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
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Updated recommended maximum levels for selected vitamins and minerals in foods
In 2024, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) adjusted its maximum level recommendations for folate/folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin D and selenium in food supplements and fortified foods.
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Short notes - Kurz notiert (04/24)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector - in many languages
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AGROLAB honoured as "Modern Employer 2024"
AGROLAB in first place among laboratory companies according to a 2-year study by the F.A.Z. Institute.
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Change of MRLs - Corrigendum of Commission regulation (EU) 2024/344
Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs for fruit and vegetables will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
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How do PFAS get into pasta?
An Italian study also links the presence of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in food to the cooking water used.
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Nicotine in spices - maximum residue limits raised
Nicotine in spices? How does that get in there? And why are the maximum residue limits in the EU being raised again?
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RASFF Alert notices RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable - see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
![Analyses](/images/Symbole/Illustration_Analytik_250.jpg)
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany).
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Fast food during pregnancy - not a good idea
At least according to scientists who conducted a study at the Seattle Children's Research Institute and published their findings in the journal “Environmental International”.
![Radar](/images/pix/others/Short_Notes_250__x_200.jpg)
Short notes - Kurz notiert (03/24)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. - in many languages ...
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We were there - BIOFACH 2024
Looking back, it remains to be said: As the leading international trade fair, Biofach 2024 once again reflected the vitality and growth potential of the organic food industry this year.
![Analyses](/images/Symbole/Illustration_Analytik_250.jpg)
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany).
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AGROLAB Iberica (Tarragona) designated as Official Control Laboratory
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has been designated by the Ministry of Health as an official laboratory for the analysis of food products and materials in contact with food from third countries.
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AGROLAB Ibérica accredited for benzoic acid and sorbic acid in food and feed
AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) has validated and accredited under ISO 17.025 benzoic acid and sorbic acid in food and feed.
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RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for food see separate article)
Here you find a retrospective monthly summary of relevant notifications about MRLs exceeded reported in the European Rapid Alert System (RASFF).