After more than a year of preventive restrictions, events involving cloven-hoofed animals are once again permitted in Lithuania
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) is lifting the temporary ban on organizing events involving cloven-hoofed farm animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, alpacas,…
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Good eating habits can help you live longer, healthier lives – new dietary guidelines for people over 65
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
New dietary guidelines for people over 65 have now been published. They are based on the standard dietary guidelines, with a little extra protein. Even after the…
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New EU labelling rules for honey
News from Ireland (FSAI):
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today welcomes the introduction of new EU labelling rules for honey, which came into effect on 14 June 2026. The updated…
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More fruit and less sugar – new requirements for products such as marmalade and juice
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
From 14 June, new requirements will apply to several food products commonly found on the breakfast table. The new rules cover how products such as marmalade,…
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Researchers develop meal plans
Nws from Denmark (DTU):
The DTU National Food Institute has produced three reports that strengthen the scientific basis for work on meals for healthy adults both under and over 70 years of age, as…
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The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) warns: raw milk may be a source of tick-borne encephalitis
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) reminds consumers that so-called raw, unpasteurized milk must be heated to a boil before consumption. Cows, sheep, or goats…
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Risk ranking of microbiological hazards in food report published
Neues aus Irland (FSAI):
Die irische Behörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit (FSAI) hat heute einen Bericht ihres Wissenschaftlichen Ausschusses zur Risikoeinstufung mikrobiologischer Gefahren in…
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Improved vitamin D intake among children in Sweden following increased vitamin D fortification
Neues aus Schweden (Livsmedelsverket):
In 2018, the amount of vitamin D added to products such as milk, cooking fats and plant-based drinks was doubled. This has led to significantly more children…
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Novel foods can accelerate the green transition, but safety must keep pace
News from Denmark (DTU):
Novel foods could become an important part of the green transition, but the journey from idea to market can take several years because the products require thorough safety…
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The Swedish Food Agency introduces new guidelines: a maximum of 70 mgshort formilligram of caffeine for young people under 16
News from Sweden (Livsmedelsverket):
The Swedish Food Agency is introducing new dietary guidelines for children and young people’s consumption of caffeine. The guidelines state that young people…