Germany

News from CVUA Sigmaringen:
From 2019 to the end of 2025, the CVUA Sigmaringen tested a total of 109 samples of wine and sparkling wine and 94 samples of grape juice for mould toxins (mycotoxins).…

News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
Further studies are needed to verify evidence of positive health effects
Some manufacturers of infant formula and follow-on formula…

News from Umweltbundesamt (UBAshort forGerman Environment Agency):
In Germany, around 8.3 billion cubic metres of municipal wastewater are treated and discharged into water bodies every year. The associated inputs of chemicals and…

News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
Per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) are long-lasting industrially manufactured compounds that can accumulate in the environment…

News from the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL):
The Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) advises consumers to use dietary supplements with caution. These…

News from Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVLshort forGerman Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety):
Food in Germany rarely contains pesticide residues above the applicable maximum residue levels. This is shown by the ‘National…

News from the Max Rubner-Institut (MRIshort forMax Rubner Institute):
From 16 to 25 January 2026, the MRIshort forMax Rubner Institute will be demonstrating at Green Week in Berlin that plant-based diets encompass a whole range of nutritional approaches.…

News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment children’s book on food safety published in English
Health information in a clear and concise format. That's what the new…

News from German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
Health information in a clear and concise format. That's what the new podcast format ‘Risiko kompakt’ offers. In eight to ten minutes, it…

News from Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL):
In fruit, rot is a visible sign of spoilage agents such as mould. The situation is different with fruit juices: these can contain…