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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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EC Scientific Committee Publishes Scientific Advice on Titanium Dioxide

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On May 23, 2024, the European Commission’s (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published a document entitled “Scientific Advice on Titanium dioxide (TiO2).” The document includes the following questions from...more

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Braumiller Law Group & Braumiller Consulting Group - April 2024 newsletter

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In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcement—questionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards...more

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Update February 2024 On Commission Plans Liberalization Of New Genomic Techniques (NGTS) In The EU

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On February 7, 2024, the European Parliament approved the draft regulating plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques (NGT) like CRISPR-Cas. The members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to divide NGT plants into...more

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Europe Daily News, 15 March 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11426 - Platinum Equity / Kohler Energy) - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11458 - MEIF7 / Infracapital / LMI)...more

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Europe Daily News, 14 March 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11288 - Tapestry / Capri) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11443 - Adnoc / Fertiglobe)...more

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Food Contact Materials : “Have your say” on the EU proposal to ban BPA

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The European Commission recently put forward a draft proposal for a Regulation introducing a ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. As part of this legislative process, the European Commission has...more

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Europe Daily News, 29 February 2024

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11454 - KKR / Veritas / Cotiviti) - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11474 - HPS / Berlin Brands Group)...more

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EC Committee Begins Public Consultation on Its Preliminary Opinion for Titanium Dioxide

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On December 5, 2023, the European Commission’s (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) began a public consultation on its preliminary opinion on titanium dioxide. Comments on the preliminary opinion are due...more

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FDA Completes Second Premarket Consultation for Cultivated Meat Production, While Italy Bans Cell-Based Food

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Four months after completing its first premarket consultation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its second premarket consultation for cell-cultivated meat production. We wrote about the first premarket...more

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Medicinal Product, Food Supplement or Novel Food?

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In the European Union (EU), we find a lot of judgments concerning the distinction between medicinal products and food supplements on both EU and member state levels. Now a third category — novel food — is in the focus of...more

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EC Adopts Ban on Use of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a Food Additive

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The European Commission (EC) announced on January 14, 2022, that it adopted a ban on the use of titanium dioxide (E171) as a food additive. The ban will apply after a six-month transition period, and beginning summer 2022,...more

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EU Bans Whitening Food Additive E171 as of January 1, 2022

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Starting January 1, 2022, the use of E171 titanium dioxide as a food additive will be banned in Europe. The European Commission’s proposal to ban E171 in food products throughout the European Union was approved a few weeks...more

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EC Standing Committee Approves EC Proposal to Ban Use of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a Food Additive

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The European Commission (EC) announced on October 8, 2021, that the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed approved the EC’s proposal to ban the use of titanium dioxide (E171) as a food additive. The EC states...more

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EFSA Publishes Safety Assessment of Silver Nanoparticles Intended to Be Used in Plastics

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a Scientific Opinion entitled “Safety assessment of the substance silver nanoparticles for use in food contact materials.” The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes...more

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EFSA Updates Guidance on Nanomaterials Risk Assessment to Be Applied in Food and Feed Chain: Human and Animal Health

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its “Guidance on risk assessment of nanomaterials to be applied in the food and feed chain: human and animal health.” The updated guidance, published on August 3, 2021,...more

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EFSA Panel Concludes That Titanium Dioxide Cannot Be Considered Safe as a Food Additive

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On May 6, 2021, the European Food Safety Association (EFSA) announced that E171 is no longer considered safe when used as a food additive. The European Commission (EC) asked EFSA to update its safety assessment of the food...more

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EFSA Begins Public Consultation on Draft Updated Guidance on Assessing the Exposure of Operators, Workers, Residents, and...

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced on March 15, 2021, that it has begun a public consultation on a draft updated Guidance on the assessment of exposure of operators, workers, residents, and bystanders in risk...more

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New EU regulation defines “Food Safety Culture”

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The European Union (EU) recently adopted a regulation requiring food business operators to establish and provide evidence of an appropriate food safety culture and detailing the steps they must take to satisfy this...more

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EFSA Consults on Draft Guidance on Technical Requirements for Regulated Food and Feed Product Applications to Establish the...

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has begun a public consultation on a draft document entitled “EFSA Guidance on Technical Requirements for Regulated Food and Feed Product Applications to Establish the Presence of...more

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Newsflash: Resolution demanding better traceability of food products in Germany

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Once again there is a new attempt in Germany to introduce stricter requirements for food safety – despite the full harmonization approach in general EU food law...more

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Brexit – Impact for Food and Beverage Industry in the EU

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The United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. While the EU and the UK lastly agreed on a withdrawal agreement and thus can avoid an unregulated Brexit, specific rules for trading UK goods on the EU...more

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European Union to Ban Chlorpyrifos after January 31, 2020

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On December 6, 2019, the European Union (EU) announced that it will no longer permit sales of chlorpyrifos after January 31, 2020. The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) voted in favor of...more

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EFSA Calls for Abstracts for Colloquium on Micro- and Nanoplastics in Food

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced a call for abstract submissions for oral presentations, posters, and poster pitches at its colloquium on “A coordinated approach to assess the human health risks of...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l December 2019

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Issues Warning Letters, Consumer Update On CBD, Sparking Litigation Against CBD Cos. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer update on cannabidiol...more

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EFSA Opens Consultation Period on Two Pilot Assessments on the Risks Caused by Multiple Pesticide Residues in Foods

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On September 17, 2019, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opened a consultation period on two pilot assessments of the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food. EFSA is seeking comments from...more

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