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October 9, 2025
Background: Found in foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, animal feed and other sensitive products – glyphosate and AMPA, a primary degradation product of glyphosate, have long ceased to be […]
September 18, 2025
Background: In its report, the EMA takes the view that the technical challenges identified by the pharmaceutical industry, and reported to the EMA following a stakeholder […]
September 4, 2025
Background: Food supplements are subject to the requirements of EU food legislation. The microbiological harmlessness of such products is crucial for consumer protection and market confidence. […]
July 31, 2025
Background: Inonotus obliquus (chaga mushroom), Cordyceps sinensis (caterpillar fungus), Hericium erinaceus (lion’s mane mushroom), shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) etc. — medicinal mushrooms and extracts are enjoying […]
July 10, 2025
PA analysis at its highest level – safety and security for your herbal products Plant-based raw materials may be contaminated by weeds containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA). […]
June 26, 2025
Vitamins and minerals – maybe a little more? Legally compliant maximum levels still constitute the “missing link” in a harmonised Single European Market for food supplements […]