EU-UK SPS Agreement – EU Draft Recommendation Published The European Commission has now published their draft recommendation to to authorise the opening of negotiations between the EU and the UK on a common sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) area. EU-UK SPS Agreement – EU Draft Recommendation Published
FSA – Cannabidiol (CBD) Guidance – Update for Manufacturers The Food Standards Agency has published an update to their Cannabidiol guidance, encouraging businesses to reformulate their products to meet a provisional acceptable daily intake of 10 mg per day of CBD and a THC safe upper limit of 0.07 mg THC per day FSA – Cannabidiol (CBD) Guidance – Update for Manufacturers
EFSA Re‐evaluation of Neotame (E 961) as a Food Additive The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) panel has recently published its re‐evaluation of neotame (E 961) as a food additive. EFSA Re‐evaluation of Neotame (E 961) as a Food Additive
Launch of European Life Sciences Strategy The European Commission has launched the European Life Science Strategy - 'Choose Europe for life sciences - A strategy to position the EU as the world’s most attractive place for life sciences by 2030'. Launch of European Life Sciences Strategy
EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of LPC-Rich Oil Extract of Antarctic Krill as a Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for authorisation of LPC-rich oil extract of Antarctic krill as a novel food. EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of LPC-Rich Oil Extract of Antarctic Krill as a Novel Food
New Defra guidance – How to move goods under NIRMS Defra has published a new guidance on how to move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Retail Scheme (NIRMS). New Defra guidance – How to move goods under NIRMS
Defra – GB-Wide ‘Not for EU’ Labelling – New Legislative Framework To safeguard the supply of retail goods into Northern Ireland, Defra has now introduced new legislation which empowers the Defra Secretary of State to introduce ‘Not for EU’ labelling in Great Britain by commodity, should the need arise. Defra – GB-Wide ‘Not for EU’ Labelling – New Legislative Framework
NIRMS – Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance Defra has corrected their guidance on labelling requirements for certain products moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS). NIRMS – Updated ‘Not for EU’ Labelling Guidance
EFSA – Joint Industry Letter on EFSA’s Performance Sent to the EC A joint industry letter from 24 representatives, including AESGP and representing thousands of food and feed operators, was sent to the European Commission (EC) and the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) on 28 May, highlighting issues with EFSA's performance. EFSA – Joint Industry Letter on EFSA’s Performance Sent to the EC
EFSA Opinion – Allulose (Sugar Alternative) as a Novel Food EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safety of D-Allulose as a novel food in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA Opinion – Allulose (Sugar Alternative) as a Novel Food
EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Zinc L-carnosine as a Novel Food The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a consultation on an application for authorisation of Zinc L-carnosine as a novel food. EFSA Consultation on Application for Authorisation of Zinc L-carnosine as a Novel Food
JRC Consultation on EU Harmonised Label for Packaging Waste The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has launched a targeted stakeholder consultation as part of their technical work on the harmonised label. The survey aims to gather more detailed feedback on the design aspects of material-based waste sorting labels to be applied to product packaging and waste receptacles across the EU. The deadline to respond is 16 June. JRC Consultation on EU Harmonised Label for Packaging Waste