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06 Oct 2023
Hypoglycaemia doubles as a result of food insecurity, research shows
Food insecurity is a major issue for everyone, but for diabetics, there is added risk that it could lead to hypoglycaemia. According to new research, hypoglycaemia is twice as common among those who find it difficult to afford food as those who don't.
Tags: Food Insecurity, health, Hypoglycaemia, inclusion
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26 Sep 2023
ECHA received 5,600 comments on PFAS restriction proposal
Over 4,400 organisations, companies, and individuals have contributed their comments and information regarding the proposal to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with...
Tags: ECHA, European Commission, health, PFAS
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21 Sep 2023
The European Commission proposes re-approval of glyphosate for 10 years
The European Commission has put forth a proposal to grant a 10-year extension for glyphosate. The contentious chemical substance stands as the most widely utilised pesticide across...
Tags: Agriculture, Consumers, EFSA, European Commission, Pesticides
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19 Sep 2023
Bisphenol A present in the bodies of nearly all Europeans
The European Environment Agency reported that Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known for its potential to disrupt hormones and commonly used in food packaging, has been found in the b...
Tags: bisphenol A, EFSA, European Environment Agency, microplastics
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14 Sep 2023
EFSA has re-evaluated the risk of exposure to mineral oil hydrocarbons through food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced that it has re-evaluated the risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), substances derived primarily from crude oil, but...
Tags: EFSA, Food Safety, mineral oil hydrocarbons, MOH
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06 Sep 2023
Civil society organisations urge von der Leyen to publish the SFS Framework Law
NGOs and academics are urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to prioritise the proposal for an EU legislative framework for sustainable food systems. This legi...
Tags: biodiversity, European Commission, green deal, SFS Framework Law
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05 Sep 2023
Food as a medicine. Prescriptions for fresh fruit and vegetables help improve health
A study showed that ‘prescriptions’ of free fresh fruits and vegetables given to people with diet-related diseases help them improve their health conditions, NPR report...
Tags: Healthy food, NCDs
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04 Sep 2023
Researchers are working on a climate-resistant and disease-resistant potato
Researchers from McGill University (Canada) have created a comprehensive genetic database called a ‘super pangenome’ for various potato species, aiming to identify gene...
Tags: Food security, potato, Research
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01 Sep 2023
The six essential foods to lower cardiovascular disease risk – Study
A study conducted by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) and published in the European Heart Journal fo...
Tags: cardiovascular risk, healthy eating, NCDs
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31 Aug 2023
High sugar intake associated with higher risk of kidney stones, study says
A new study involving over 28,000 participants published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that high sugar consumption increases the risk of kidney stones. The study used data from...
Tags: health, kidney stones, Sugar
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30 Aug 2023
Hazardous chemicals, 35 new substances added to the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation
EU exporters will need to inform authorities about their plans to export 35 additional dangerous chemicals, following an amendment to the EU Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation...
Tags: ECHA, Hazardous chemicals, Pesticides
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25 Aug 2023
EU agri-food trade bounced back in May
After the EU agri-food trade slowed down in April, it bounced back with an increase of both imports and exports in May, the European Commission says in its latest monthly agri-f...


