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13 Mar 2025
Microplastics threaten crop photosynthesis and global food security, study reveals
As reported by Packaging Insights, research has found that microplastics can damage plants by blocking sunlight from reaching leaves and worsening soil quality. Consequently, micro...
Tags: Food security, microplastics, Photosynthesis
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10 Mar 2025
Average human brain contains spoonful of microplastics
A study from the University of New Mexico published in Nature has found the equivalent of a spoonful of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human brains from corpses analysed. Brains...
Tags: health, human brain, microplastics
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05 Mar 2025
Sweden, latest EU country to require origin labelling for meat in restaurants
Sweden has become the latest of five EU countries to require origin labelling for meat served in restaurants. The measure entered into force on 1 March, with Sweden joining Finland...
Tags: Meat, Origin Labelling, Vision for Agriculture and Food
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05 Mar 2025
One third of children and adolescents worldwide predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
A third of children and adolescents worldwide, are predicted to be overweight by 2050, according to an article published by American researchers in The Lancet, on World Obesity Day...
Tags: Obesity, overweight, ultra-processed foods
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03 Mar 2025
Some persistent organic pollutants linked to higher risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are chemicals found among others in paint, printing inks, lubricants, and pesticides. They are present in the environment and can turn into hydrox...
Tags: Multiple Sclerosis, PCBs, PFAS
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25 Feb 2025
A platform is launched in France to inform the public and call for action on the exposure to pesticides
An interactive platform launched by 4 NGOs and two private companies is now online to inform the public and demand measures against pesticide exposure in France
Tags: Exposure, Interactive platform, Pesticides
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21 Feb 2025
France bans PFAS in cosmetics and consumer textiles
France passed a law on Thursday banning the use of so-called of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in cosmetics and clothing. These chemicals are highly toxic, very persistent...
Tags: forever chemicals, France, PFAS
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20 Feb 2025
The European Commission publishes its Vision for Agriculture and Food
On 19 February, the European Commission published its long-term “vision” for the EU agriculture and food policy laid out by Commissioner Christophe Hansen. SAFE welcomes the ta...
Tags: European Commission, Policy, Vision for Agriculture and Food
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12 Feb 2025
Sugary drinks early in life impact lifelong health
A study published in Nutrition Reviews by an international team of experts explores the relationship between early dietary habits and long-term health outcomes. It focuse...
Tags: digestible carbohydrates, early dietary habits, Toddler's health
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11 Feb 2025
Petition to ban aspartame hits 230,000 signatures
Aspartame (E951) is an additive used by the food industry as a sweetener in foods and drinks, to replace sugar. It is often falsely claimed to have a lower or neutral impact on obe...
Tags: aspartane, Cancer, sweetened beverages
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07 Feb 2025
Ban Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons now
Susan Wilkinson, Unsplash French NGO Foodwatch has launched a petition to improve EU legislation on Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH), a type of chemicals derived from petro...
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04 Feb 2025
Swiss farmers take their government to court over climate change
Farmers are increasingly concerned about climate change. In Switzerland, a group of farmers has filed a lawsuit against the government for failing to take effective measures to pro...
Tags: Climate Change, farmers
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