Introduction Food contact materials (FCMs) play an essential role in food manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage and transportation. However, chemical substances…

Introduction Infant nutrition products are subject to stringent regulatory controls because their nutritional composition plays a critical role in supporting…

Introduction Pesticide residue compliance is a critical requirement for businesses exporting agricultural commodities, fresh produce, cereals, oilseeds and processed foods…

Introduction Safe drinking water is fundamental to public health, but its quality can be affected by chemical contaminants, pathogenic microorganisms,…

Introduction Protein has become a key selling point across sports nutrition, high-protein snacks, meal replacements, plant-based foods, dairy products and…

Introduction Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) are chemical contaminants that can enter food through packaging materials, processing equipment, lubricants, recycled paperboard,…

Introduction Food packaging is an essential part of the modern food supply chain, but the packaging itself must also be…

Introduction Food safety compliance depends not only on the standards applicable to a food product, but also on the reliability,…

Introduction Sunscreen products play an important role in protecting skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. For manufacturers, however, demonstrating the claimed…

Introduction Acrylamide is a process contaminant that can form naturally in certain foods when they are cooked or processed at…

Introduction Nitrosamine impurities are a class of potentially carcinogenic impurities that can be present in pharmaceutical products or form during…

Introduction Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxic compounds produced by certain species of moulds (fungi). They can contaminate agricultural commodities before…

Introduction Chlorate and perchlorate are inorganic oxyanion contaminants that can occur in food through environmental exposure, agricultural inputs, water, sanitation…

Introduction Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) are toxic industrial chemicals that should not be present at unacceptable levels…

Introduction Tea is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages and maintaining its chemical safety is an important part…

Introduction Food safety extends beyond pesticides, heavy metals, and microbiological hazards. Naturally occurring plant toxins, particularly Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) and…

Introduction The European Commission has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/215, introducing amendments to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for three…

FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as a High-Risk Food Category The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has…

The Nutraceutical Industry Is Entering a New Era of Scientific Validation The global nutraceutical market continues to expand rapidly, driven…

PFAS in Cosmetics: Why Are “Forever Chemicals” Under Global Regulatory Scrutiny? Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a large family…