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DBT – Consultation on the UK Internal Market Act 2020

The Department for Business and Trade has launched a consultation to gather views on the implementation of key aspects of the UK Internal Market Act 2020.

EFSA Publishes Administrative Guidance for Applications on New Nutrient Sources

EFSA has released administrative guidance to support applicants in preparing submissions for the authorization of new nutrient sources.

PackUK Launched: the Scheme Administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility

PackUK will implement the UK’s new Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) programme. The EPR SI came into force on 1 January.

Food Standards Agency Chief Executive

Katie Pettifer has been appointed Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Katie has served as FSA’s interim Chief Executive since September 2024 and has been FSA’s Director of Strategy since July 2021.

Publication of PPWR in Official Journal of the EU

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. The regulation will enter into force on 11 February 2025 and will apply from 12 August 2026, with Article 67(5) becoming applicable from 12 February 2029. The PPWR is a step toward harmonised packaging standards across the EU.

PAGB Webinar: Optimising Brain Health: Key Dietary Findings and Insights

PAGB is running a webinar for members, 'Optimising Brain Health: Key Dietary Findings and Insights', on Thursday 20 February from 13:00 to 14:00.

PAGB Briefing Paper: The Ban of Titanium Dioxide in Foods and Its Implications for Medicines

A PAGB briefing paper on titanium dioxide has been uploaded to our website.

EFSA Webinar – Draft Opinion: Protein Safety Assessment in Genetically Modified Plants, Under Public Consultation

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) is consulting with stakeholders and interested parties on its draft scientific opinion on protein safety assessment in GMOs. A webinar is taking place on 4 February (12.30 - 1.30pm (GMT)) to present the draft scientific opinion and introduce the driving elements and the key chapters of the draft document.

Restrictions on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials – EU Official Journal

The Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 of 19 December 2024 on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives with harmonised classification for specific hazardous properties in certain materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, has been published in the Official Journal.

EFSA – Evaluation of Performance 2017-2024

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the performance evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for the period 2017–2024.

Safety and Security Declarations for Goods Imported from the EU to Great Britain

Starting January 2025, Safety and Security declarations will be mandatory for all imports from the EU into GB..

Defra – pEPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology & Webinar

The Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator. Defra is organising a webinar on 16 January 2025 (2-4pm) on the Base Fees and the RAM methodology and approach to reporting.