Government ‘ignores evidence’, re-authorizes neonics
The Soil Association (SA) says the Government is ‘ignoring scientific evidence’ in issuing an ‘emergency temporary authorization’ of neonicotinoids for use on this year’s sugar beet crop. Defra says its…
FDA denies CBD dietary supplement petitions, cites safety concerns
The Food and Drug Administration needs a new regulatory pathway—something Congress would have to create—to regulate CBD, the agency says. Industry groups disagree, however. New Hope Network Read More
Ministers reject ‘menopause leave’ trial
A proposal by MPs to pilot the introduction of ‘menopause leave’ in England has been rejected by ministers on the grounds of ‘counterproductivity’. In July 2022 the Women and Equalities…
VAT reduction on essential foods: enough?
Rebaja del IVA de los alimentos esenciales: ¿suficiente? Desde el 1 de enero de 2023, el Gobierno ha suprimido el Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA) de los alimentos frescos…
What our children eat
Futura ley sobre la publicidad de alimentos y bebidas infantiles. En España más de la mitad de personas (55%) tienen sobrepeso, con el coste personal, social y sanitario que ello…
Revising the Rules: Impacts of greener and cleaner cosmetics
Square one: the European Green Deal. Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. The EU is committed to becoming the first climate neutral…
Dr Helga Willer “Our data is essential for policymakers”
Helga Willer works at the Organic Agriculture Research Institute – FiBL, in the Department of Extension, Training & Communication. She is the Leader of the Group Project communication. She has…
Biden’s Biotech Moonshot Lights the Way for Regulatory Approval of Cultivated Meat
Biotech is a priority for the Biden Administration, as the President signed an executive order earlier this week implementing support for the emergent category. Funding amounts were not disclosed but…
New bill could remove FDA control over VMS
A new bill could see food and supplements removed from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) jurisdiction. The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the bill…
Turkey’s Vegan Cheese Ban Is Unconstitutional, Says Lawsuit
Following a crackdown on the labeling of vegan cheese, Turkey has decided to ban the production and sale of dairy-free cheese entirely across the country. Now, activists are suing. Despite…
Mar 20, 2023