News from the Umweltbundesamt (UBAshort forGerman Environment Agency):
Urease and nitrification inhibitors are chemicals used in agriculture to increase plant nitrogen utilization of fertilizers and thereby reduce ammonia, nitrate…
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Microplastics in fish and seafood
News from the Max Rubner-Institut (MRIshort forMax Rubner Institute):
Fish and seafood are considered to be particularly contaminated with microplastics. The animals ingest the tiny plastic particles directly from the water -…
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Psychoactive effects to be expected following consumption of products containing hexahydrocannabinol (HHC)
News from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment):
Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) belongs to the cannabinoid substance group. Its chemical structure is similar to that of…
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Milk substitutes: Plant-based drinks impress in the lab - but watch out for sugar content
News from the Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority (LGL):
Vegetarian or vegan substitutes for animal products have become an integral part of grocery store shelves. This also includes…
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Declaration control for pasture milk
News from Max Rubner-Institut (MRIshort forMax Rubner Institute):
Authentication through multivariate analysis? In contrast to organic milk and hay milk, whose production methods are clearly regulated in producer guidelines and…
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Using AI to determine the authenticity of food
News from the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVLshort forGerman Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety): BVLshort forGerman Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety conference on standardisation in the digital age
The impact of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) on…
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Emergency authorisation again against reed glasswinged cicada
News from the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVLshort forGerman Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety):
To combat the reed glasswing cicada in vegetable cultivation, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety…
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Drinking tea is fine in Bavaria: tests of around two hundred herbal teas yield harmless results
News from the Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority (LGL):
Herbal teas are very popular in Germany. As low-calorie and flavourful thirst quenchers, they are suitable for all age groups and are…
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New findings of genetically modified ornamental fish in Germany
News from the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVLshort forGerman Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety):
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVLshort forGerman Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety) warns against the purchase of unauthorised genetically…
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12 May - International Plant Health Day
News from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH):
International Plant Health Day draws attention to the importance of protecting agriculture, nature and forests from…