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New hygiene code approved for the egg sector

The Dutch egg sector is set to receive a new Egg Hygiene Code. The code was developed by Anevei and approved by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. It replaces the hygiene code introduced in 2002 by the former Pro..

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Water quality in the Netherlands shows little improvement

05 March 2026

Surface water in the Netherlands has been measured and assessed for years. Yet the quality shows little improvement. New research by the Algemene Rekenkamer indicates that the concentration of harmful industrial substanc...

'Proud of a safe production foundation'

05 March 2026

I’ve just returned from a four-week trip through Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Beautiful countries, breathtaking landscapes, welcoming people. But if, like me, you work in food production every day, you look at things t...

number of recalls increased by 5 percent in 2025

03 March 2026

In 2025, the number of product recalls rose again. By five percent, to be exact. Microbiological contamination and allergens in particular left their mark on 2025, according to the international analysis ‘Recalls: A Revi...

Risks of heating plastic meal packaging

24 February 2026

Ready meals stand for convenience and speed. Yet a new Greenpeace report raises questions about the safety of plastic packaging when heated. According to the analysis, heating meals in plastic trays can release micro- an...

Compliance with mercury advice in fish under scrutiny

23 February 2026

Compliance with dietary advice on mercury in fish is once again drawing attention. New research by EFSA maps how often Europeans consume fish with higher mercury levels and to what extent national guidance is being follo...

Antimicrobial resistance remains a concern for the food chain

23 February 2026

Antimicrobiële resistentie in voedselgerelateerde bacteriën blijft een hardnekkig probleem in Europa. Dat blijkt uit een nieuw gezamenlijk rapport van EFSA en ECDC. Vooral Salmonella en Campylobacter vertonen nog steeds ...

The real impact of PFAS on the food chain

18 February 2026

The societal costs of PFAS pollution in Europe run into the billions. This is evident from the European Commission report The cost of PFAS pollution for our society. The findings are directly relevant to the Dutch food i...

Column Gerard Kramer: CSI Salmonella

09 February 2026

With great regularity, we detect Salmonella in feed raw materials, animal by-products, and raw chicken meat. Fortunately, we find Salmonella far less often in food products, because in that case the customer must immedia...

A brief analysis of critical control points

09 February 2026

Food processing companies carry a major responsibility. Whatever you produce—an innovative product or a traditional one—one aspect is always the same: your product must never pose a risk to public health. To safeguard...

‘Healthier’ is not always safer

09 February 2026

Consumers are making more conscious choices for healthy and sustainable food. As a result, an increasing number of products based on vegetables and fruit are entering the market, such as beetroot wraps, cauliflower pizza...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: Underwear jokes and the cold wash

09 February 2026

In Amersfoort and the surrounding area there was — and in some places still is — panic. A fecal contamination of the drinking water led to the advice to boil tap water for three minutes to be on the safe side. Meanwhile,...

Pesticide residues on apples remain high

29 January 2026

Apples are the most widely consumed fruit in Europe. They are also a commonly used raw material within the food industry. New research by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) shows that conventionally grown apples often contai...

EFSA assesses bacterial growth in meat prior to freezing

28 January 2026

Storing meat prior to freezing plays an important role in bacterial growth. This is shown by a risk assessment conducted by EFSA. The European food safety authority examined how bacteria develop during chilling, storage,...

Concerns over easing pesticide regulations

28 January 2026

The European Commission intends to significantly ease the rules on plant protection products. According to foodwatch and other environmental and consumer organizations, this is not legally sound. A new legal opinion stat...

NVWA takes a broader view of biocides in food

26 January 2026

Biocides are indispensable in the food chain, but they can sometimes leave traces behind. These residues in meat and dairy are now receiving increased attention. The NVWA wants a clearer picture of which substances remai...