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EU Adopts New Chemicals Legislation: One Substance – One Assessment Framework and Unified Data Platform
In the context of one substance - one assessment framework, on 12 December 2025 European Commission published three legislative documents aimed to increase the simplicity and transparency of EU rules on chemicals, as follows: Regulation (EU) 2025/2455 establishing a common data platform on chemicals, laying down rules to ensure that the data contained in it are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable and establishing a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals.
Jan 81 min read
European Commission Authorises New Conditions of Use for the Novel Food Oil from Schizochytrium sp. (ATCC PTA-9695)
The European Commission has announced a new amendment to its food supplement regulations, increasing the permitted levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) derived from Schizochytrium sp. (ATCC PTA-9695) oil. Published in the Official Journal on 10 November, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2245 updates the conditions of use within Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. Under the new scope, the maximum allowable DHA in food supplements rises from 250 mg per day for t
Dec 9, 20251 min read
EFSA Releases 2025 Report on Food Safety
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its 2025 Eurobarometer survey on Food Safety in the EU, capturing attitudes...
Sep 26, 20251 min read
Polish Draft Regulation For Foods Sold In Educational Institutions
A draft regulation from the Minister of Health has been released proposing to regulatefood products sold to children and young people in...
Aug 5, 20251 min read
EFSA nominates Dr Nikolaus Kriz as Executive Director
Dr Nikolaus Kriz has been nominated by the European Food Safety Authority’s Management Board to serve as Executive Director for a...
Jul 8, 20251 min read
EFSA Updates Botanicals Compendium
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released the fourth edition of its Compendium of Botanicals. The new edition now includes...
May 28, 20251 min read
Spain and Italy Take Measures to Combat Obesity and Promote Healthier Choices
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved a decree requiring schools to provide children with five healthy meals per week, ensuring...
May 12, 20251 min read
Italy Mandates Labelling for Downsized Products Sold at Same or Higher Prices
Italy has introduced a new labelling requirement for prepackaged products that undergo quantity reductions while being sold at the same...
Apr 25, 20251 min read
European Parliament’s ENVI Committee Exchanges Views with EFSA’s Acting Executive Director
The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee held an exchange of views with EFSA’s acting Executive Director, Dr. Bernhard Url, on 8 April. ...
Apr 11, 20251 min read
France Adopts Revised Nutri-Score Algorithm, Aligning with Other European Countries
French authorities have signed the Order adopting the updated Nutri-Score algorithm. This move comes after the new algorithm was revised...
Mar 21, 20251 min read
EAS Strategies Joins EFSA's New Stakeholder Community on Food Applications
We are delighted to announce that our team member Stefanie Geiser - Manager, Regulatory Affairs - will be joining ‘EFSA’s new Stakeholder...
Feb 27, 20251 min read
EAS Strategies is part of the Vitafoods Europe Innovation Awards jury
We are thrilled to announce that our team member Efi Leontopoulou – Manager, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs - will be participating...
Feb 25, 20251 min read
ANSES Opinion on the Characterisation and Evaluation of the Health Impacts of the Consumption of UPFs
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) published its opinion on the characterisation and...
Feb 7, 20251 min read
Sweden Publishes Report on How to Promote Healthy Food Consumption in Children and Young People
On 3 February 2025, the Public Health Agency of Sweden published the report "Society needs to promote healthy food consumption in...
Feb 4, 20251 min read
EFSA Working Group Discusses Latest Health Claims Applications
At its last Claims WG meeting on 8 January 2025, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) discussed several health claims applications...
Jan 31, 20251 min read
Securing Europe’s Food and Economy are Among Polish Presidency’s Top Priorities
On 22 January, Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, presented the priorities of the Polish Presidency before the European Parliament in...
Jan 29, 20251 min read
Pending EU Health Claims Authorisation Decisions Discussed by EC and Member States
In its last Claims Working Group meeting on 21 November 2024, the European Commission (EC) and Member States discussed details for...
Jan 23, 20251 min read
EFSA Working Group Discusses Health Claims Applications
At its last Claims Working Group (WG) meeting on 27 November 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) discussed several health...
Jan 23, 20251 min read
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