Food section - News
The European Commission has published its Health and Food Audits and Analysis work programme for 2026, aimed at keeping the highest standards of food and feed safety, animal health and welfare, plant health and in certain areas of human health, across the European Union (EU).
The monthly report includes "non-compliances with fraud suspicions" of cross-border nature identified and shared between members of the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN).
The Official Control Regulation requires Member States organising risk-based controls to identify and combat fraudulent and deceptive practices along the agri-food chain.
On 24 June 2025 the Commission opened a call for expressions of interest (updated on 18 September 2025) for the position of members on the Management Board. The final deadline for submission of applications is 6 October 2025 at 12:00 (noon).
The Official Control Regulation requires Member States organising risk-based controls to identify and combat fraudulent and deceptive practices along the agri-food chain.
22 September – Deadline extended for expressions of interest to join the EFSA Management Board
The Commission has just launched a public consultation for the Biotech Act and would like to hear from the Biotech sector to better understand the challenges and barriers to turning ideas into impact that could be addressed at EU-level. Deadline: 10/11/2025
This month, learn about the recently adopted Food Waste Act in Norway, the results of ‘Pride on our Plates’ restaurant pilot project in China, and take a closer look at national efforts in the Netherlands to reduce food waste across the supply chain.
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We are looking for new members of the @EFSA_EU
Management Board representing civil society & food chain interests - apply until 1 September 2025 (noon)
The Official Control Regulation requires Member States organising risk-based controls to identify and combat fraudulent and deceptive practices along the agri-food chain.