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Column Saskia Stender: Failing healthcare

13 May 2024

Food safety and allergies pose a serious challenge within our food system, where both prevention and response are critical. General practitioners and hospitals play a key role in this. They are often the first point of c...

Ban on smoke flavours affects food industry

26 April 2024

The European Commission has decided to ban the use of smoke flavours in food products. This decision was approved by the member states on April 24. The ban extends the approval of eight smoke flavours which, after a tran...

Pesticide residues safe in 96.3% of food samples

24 April 2024

In 2022, the European Union gathered a record 110,829 food samples, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. Analysis revealed that 96.3% of these samples contained pesticide residues within legally permitted level...

Food producers cut back on expensive ingredients

24 April 2024

Food producers in the Netherlands are reducing the use of costly ingredients in their food products. Despite these cutbacks, the price of many products remains the same or even increases. This is highlighted in a recent ...

EFSA: Many farmed fish species free of parasites

22 April 2024

On April 18th, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific report on parasites in farmed fish within EU and EFTA countries. The report indicates that many popular fish species, such as Atlantic salmo...

Bird flu control requires strict monitoring post-vaccination

22 April 2024

Post-vaccination monitoring is crucial for the timely detection of bird flu outbreaks and ensuring the safe movement of birds. This is according to a recent scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFS...

NVWA considers closure of slaughterhouse in Brabant

08 April 2024

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has taken significant action against a small abattoir in Brabant due to ongoing concerns regarding animal welfare and hygiene. The NVWA is considering wit...

Practical guide: Listeria protocol

08 April 2024

Many companies in the food industry have successfully addressed their Listeria issue with assistance from SimpelDesinfecteren. This company has been successfully supplying the Nocotech disinfection system to the food ind...

To renovate is to innovate: Henri van de Bilt renews

08 April 2024

The desire was to professionalize the work environment. The result is a renovated production location, now antibacterial and hygienic. A smart renovation approach has turned dreams into reality for the meat processing co...

Nutrilab has a passion for food safety

08 April 2024

Nutrilab acts as a loyal partner in guaranteeing and monitoring food safety. Our customers must be able to rely on us at all times. Even in these turbulent times. We therefore continue to offer all facilities you are acc...

Food Tech Event 2024 with 21 OSV Members

08 April 2024

You might have noticed: at the Food Tech Event in the Brabanthallen, ’s-Hertogenbosch, we are present alongside 21 OSV members, occupying a quarter of the exhibition floor. We are quite pleased with this accomplishment. ...

Measuring pH in food: theory and pitfalls

08 April 2024

The pH value is one of the units of measurement used to characterize a food product. Usually, this value is considered simple to measure and is added to the list of analyses to be performed. However, don't be misled: thi...

Where are the alternatives for harmful PFAS?

29 March 2024

The potential European ban on PFAS, set to possibly come into effect in 2025, is pressuring Dutch scientists and industrialists to find alternatives for these harmful substances. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

Tighter standards for water use in Belgian food production

29 March 2024

The Belgian federal government has implemented stricter standards for water used in food production. This decision focuses on reducing the presence of PFAS and perchlorate in water for food and beverage production. These...

The risks of smoke and smoke flavouring

29 March 2024

In the Netherlands, a country with a rich tradition in food processing, smoke has played a central role for centuries. From classic smoked salmon to more modern smoked tofu, the popularity of smoke endures. However, rece...