Sodium fluoride: proposal for classification as an endocrine disruptor and toxic to reproduction
News from France (ANSES):
Following assessments carried out under the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Products), ANSES proposes to classify sodium fluoride as an endocrine…
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Danes drink far more energy drinks than other Europeans
News from Denmark (DTU):
In 2025, people in Denmark consumed 12 litres of energy drinks per year on average, while the average consumption in Western Europe was 7 litres per capita. This is shown in…
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EU report: Serious listeriosis infections on the rise in Europe
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
Cases of listeriosis, which is dangerous for high-risk groups, have increased in Europe, according to the latest EU One Health zoonosis report by the European Food…
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Food on Danish shelves generally complies with pesticide regulations
News from Denmark (DTU):
In 2024, 98 % of all samples were either free from pesticide residues or contained concentrations below the permitted levels. This is shown in the annual pesticide report…
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The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) has prepared recommendations for small businesses on the safe use of food contact materials and articles
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) has prepared recommendations for small food business operators to help them better understand and implement the requirements…
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PFAS: results of the national campaign to measure levels in drinking water
News from France (ANSES):
The national campaign to measure emerging compounds in drinking water conducted by ANSES from 2023 to 2025 focused on PFAS. Until now, the presence of substances belonging…
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Bird flu detected in border region of Germany
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
Bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm near Kleve, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, just across the border in Germany. Germany has established a…
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Eight proposals for a stronger drinking water supply
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
New data systems for collecting information on drinking water and water use, managing PFAS contamination and other hazardous substances, and preparedness. These…
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NVWA detects brown rot contamination in three seed potato batches
News from the Netherlands (NVWA):
In September and October, the NVWA detected brown rot infections at two different companies in Friesland. This concerns a total of three seed potato batches.…
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Antibiotics are used responsibly in Finland for production animals – antibiotic resistance situation remains mainly good
News from Finland (Ruokavirasto):
According to the FINRES-Vet 2024 joint report published by the Finnish Food Authority, the Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea, and the University of Helsinki, the…