Mycotoxins, PAHs, and other contaminants were also detected. The researchers concluded that plant-based protein supplements may contain chemical contaminants from environmental exposure, agricultural practices, and processing. They called for systematic monitoring, improved controls, and optimization of processing conditions.
The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and UD Cooperative Extension offer Produce Safety Alliance Training at least three times a year, with the next course slated for winter 2026–2027.
Regulation (EU) 2026/1825 expands MLs for 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and glycidyl fatty acid esters, and Regulation (EU) 2026/1890 establishes new MLs for furan, 2-methylfuran, and 3-methylfuran.
The findings highlighted the importance of considering rearing substrate composition when assessing the allergen safety and labeling of insect-based foods
As part of the “Every Degree Matters” initiative, Tel-Tru has developed educational resources for food safety and quality assurance professionals and is encouraging manufacturers to evaluate five temperature measurement points within their operations.
The FSRN Pilots Award is a rapid call for relevant short-term projects with funding needs from £2,000 to £10,000. Cross-sector and cross-disciplinary projects are encouraged.
The growing role of data and technology in food safety was a prominent topic throughout the meeting. Sessions addressed AI-powered pathogen detection, data governance, genomics, microbiome mapping, and new approaches to recall management and consumer education.
Dr. Gunnar Sigge, Stellenbosch University Associate Professor and Department of Food Science Chair, has assumed the role of President. Dr. Jeffrey Varcoe, Senior Vice President of Science and Technical Excellence at The J.M. Smucker Company, is now IFT President-Elect.
