ARTICLES | CATEGORY LAWS & DIRECTIVES (FOOD/FEED)
New resolutions from the 93rd ALTS working meeting published
The ALTS (Arbeitskreis der auf dem Gebiet der Lebensmittelhygiene und Lebensmittel tierischer Herkunft tätigen Sachverständigen) has published the latest resolutions from its 93rd working meeting
Updated ALS/ALTS assessment values for allergens
The updated assessment values for allergens from the „Arbeitskreis Lebensmittelchemischer Sachverständiger der Länder und des Bundesamtes für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit“ (ALS) and the
EFSA publishes guidance on establishing tolerable upper intake levels (UL) for vitamins and minerals
In response to a request from the Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed the tolerable upper intake levels (UL) for eight vitamins and minerals and updated the scientific framework
Amendment to the “Guidelines for Vegetable Products” published
The amendments to the “Guidelines for Vegetable Products” were published on September 27, 2024, as announced in the status report of the “Fruit, Vegetables, Mushrooms” expert committee of the German Food Code Commission on August 26, 2024.
Revised maximum levels for phosphonates (including fosetyl) published
The maximum levels for phosphonates, including fosetyl, have recently been amended. The relevant regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on October 9, 2024.
Amended guidelines for “vegan and vegetarian foods similar to foods of animal origin” published in the Federal Gazette
The amended “Guidelines for vegan and vegetarian foods similar to foods of animal origin” were published in the Federal Gazette on October 9, 2024.
