NEWS

ASTAXANTHIN

12/09/2023

ASTAXANTHIN

On 2 August 2023, the Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/1581 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the conditions of use of the novel food 'astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from the algae Haematococcus pluvialis'.

INCLUSION OF RHODIOLA SPECIES IN APPENDIX II OF CITES

01/06/2023

INCLUSION OF RHODIOLA SPECIES IN APPENDIX II OF CITES

What is CITES? The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Melatonin: What is it and how does act in our body?

24/01/2023

Melatonin: What is it and how does act in our body?

The hormone that regulates the circadian rhythm and helps us with the quality of rest.  

Publication of the Regulation on green tea extracts

05/12/2022

Publication of the Regulation on green tea extracts

The new Regulation (EU) 2022/2340 about the restriction of EGCG from green tea extract, which modifies Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006, has already been published.

NOOTROPICS: Products in trend.

04/10/2022

NOOTROPICS: Products in trend.

The nootropic trends is growing in the food supplements sector.

Changes in legislation on monakolins.

29/09/2022

Changes in legislation on monakolins.

Publication of the new Regulation (EU) 2022/860

News about the restriction of Green tea catechins

29/08/2022

News about the restriction of Green tea catechins

Final version of the proposal for the new regulation, which will amend Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006

PROBIOTICS

11/08/2022

PROBIOTICS

The importance of probiotics for general well-being.

26/05/2022

25th years old

30/03/2022

25th years old

EFSA’s opinion on α-lipoic acid

14/02/2022

EFSA’s opinion on α-lipoic acid

Is there a relationship between ALA and insulin autoimmune syndrome?

EFSA analyzes the information and evidence currently available to issue a response.

Griffonia and 5-HTP

03/01/2022

Griffonia and 5-HTP

The truth about the complex European Regulation on Griffonia and its known active 5-HTP

Alert caused by the presence of ethylene oxide

25/09/2021

Alert caused by the presence of ethylene oxide

The health alert is affecting different food sections, mainly ice-cream producers
Ethylene oxide is found in some products in doses higher than those allowed, causing a far-reaching alert at European level.

AFEPADI

30/06/2021

AFEPADI

Cía. de Productos Naturales Lleó, partners and participants of AFEPADI.

E-171: EFSA RENDERS AN OPINION

04/06/2021

E-171: EFSA RENDERS AN OPINION

Titanium dioxide cannot be considered safe.
EFSA delivers an answer regarding to E-171 and a decision from European Commission remains pending.

THE ABC OF LACTOSE LABELLING

19/04/2021

THE ABC OF LACTOSE LABELLING

We inform you on how and when you must declare the lactose presence in your product

ALOE VERA, IN THE SPOTLIGHT

01/04/2021

ALOE VERA, IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The new European Regulation (EU) 2021/468 was published on March 19, 2021.

LABELLING  GLUTEN

17/02/2021

LABELLING GLUTEN

How to inform the reapers of white wheat.

We introduce you to the main Regulations for its declaration.

LEARN IN2 MINUTES ALL OF CANNABIS REGULATION

12/01/2021

LEARN IN2 MINUTES ALL OF CANNABIS REGULATION

From illegal drug to market trend.


HOW DID THE INDUSTRY CHANGE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS?

15/12/2020

HOW DID THE INDUSTRY CHANGE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS?

The client’s needs in the current situation.

GREEN TEA CATECHINS, EVALUATED BY EFSA.

18/09/2020

GREEN TEA CATECHINS, EVALUATED BY EFSA.

Safe dosage of epigallocatechin-3-gallate.

NEW RESEARCH TOOLS AT THE SAFSN WEBPAGE.

26/05/2020

NEW RESEARCH TOOLS AT THE SAFSN WEBPAGE.

Two search engines to facilitate access to information.

REGULATION CHANGES IN THE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

12/02/2020

REGULATION CHANGES IN THE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/775.

THE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS MARKET

16/01/2020

THE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS MARKET

The trend is growth.

SAFE DOSES OF MONACOLIN K

26/11/2019

SAFE DOSES OF MONACOLIN K

Safety in using red-yeast rice.

TURMERIC LEGAL LIMITS

12/11/2019

TURMERIC LEGAL LIMITS

Curcumin, the turmeric active ingredient that will require control.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE PROHIBITION

02/09/2019

TITANIUM DIOXIDE PROHIBITION

Titanium dioxide, an additive in the spotlight. 

ECO CERTIFICATION, ESPIGA BARRADA, AFEPADI, RSIPACS