FSSAI Laboratory & Sample Analysis Amendment Regulations 2026: New Testing Timelines, Methods & Compliance Requirements
Introduction Food safety compliance depends not only on the standards applicable to a food product, but also on the reliability,
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EU Sunscreen Testing: Shift Toward In-Vitro SPF & UVA Testing
Introduction Sunscreen products play an important role in protecting skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. For manufacturers, however, demonstrating the claimed
Acrylamide in Food: EU Benchmark Levels, Risk Management & Testing
Introduction Acrylamide is a process contaminant that can form naturally in certain foods when they are cooked or processed at
Nitrosamines in Pharmaceuticals: Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessment & Testing
Introduction Nitrosamine impurities are a class of potentially carcinogenic impurities that can be present in pharmaceutical products or form during
Mycotoxins in Food: Types, Regulatory Limits, Health Risks & Testing
Introduction Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxic compounds produced by certain species of moulds (fungi). They can contaminate agricultural commodities before
Chlorate & Perchlorate in Food: Sources, EU Limits & Analytical Testing
Introduction Chlorate and perchlorate are inorganic oxyanion contaminants that can occur in food through environmental exposure, agricultural inputs, water, sanitation
Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) in Pharmaceutical Products: Risks, Regulatory Requirements & Testing Guide
Introduction Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Diethylene Glycol (DEG) are toxic industrial chemicals that should not be present at unacceptable levels
Glyphosate in Tea: Residue Limits, Regulatory Requirements & Testing for Export Compliance
Introduction Tea is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages and maintaining its chemical safety is an important part
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) and Tropane Alkaloids in Food: Understanding the Risks, Regulations & Testing Requirements
Introduction Food safety extends beyond pesticides, heavy metals, and microbiological hazards. Naturally occurring plant toxins, particularly Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) and
EU Revises Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for Dimoxystrobin, Ethephon & Propamocarb: What Food Exporters Need to Know
Introduction The European Commission has published Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/215, introducing amendments to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for three