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Significant changes to labelling requirements for the wine sector are expected through the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) No 251/2014 and (EU) 2021/2115 as regards certain marketing rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and aromatised wine products, and Regulation…
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Biotechnology enables continuous improvement in ingredient development and formulation, bringing in solutions that are more efficient, stable, and sustainable. This helps keep product portfolios aligned with regulatory requirements, market expectations, and supply chain constraints. Below you’ll find five trends in biotechnology that are transforming natural cosmetics and reshaping how biotechnology in cosmetic industry is applied…
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Market pressure to develop new ingredients that are more natural, traceable and minimally processed is accelerating demand for sustainable botanical extracts with increasingly stable and well-defined aroma and colour profiles. However, conventional extraction methods can degrade volatile compounds, oxidise natural pigments and alter the final sensory profile. These losses directly affect critical attributes such as…
Read moreSustainable production models are increasingly spotlighting an undervalued resource: plant-based by-products. Fruit peels, seeds, leaves, stems and oilseed press cakes generated during juicing, pressing or sorting still retain a significant fraction of bioactive compounds, natural pigments, residual aromas and high-value lipids. Far from being waste, these by-products are a strategic feedstock for developing functional ingredients.On…
Read moreIn this article 1. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/196 1.1. Food additives affected 1.2. Key regulatory changes 1.3. Infant milk drinks 1.4. Withdrawal and restrictions on guar gum (E 412) 1.5. Specific restrictions on other hydrocolloids 1.6. Revision of technical specifications 1.7. Key dates and transitional periods 2. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/189 2.1. Newly authorised use…
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On this page: Applying weight-of-evidence approaches Digitalisation and automation of testing Active market listening and consumer insights Consumer studies Advanced cellular models Conclusion The cosmetics sector is at the forefront of applying the 3Rs principle (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), firmly committed to reducing animal experimentation and replacing it with alternative methodologies based on animal-free testing. This…
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MeetingPack, the biennial conference organised by AINIA and AIMPLAS that brings together the entire packaging value chain, has launched the third edition of the MP2026 Awards. These awards aim to recognise innovations in barrier packaging and sustainability developed by professionals and organisations for application in industry. The award is open to national and international companies…
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Why cereulide matters for food safety Bacilus cereus and cereulide toxin: key facts and risks Bacilus cereus: higher-risk food categories Bacilus cereus: prevention strategies in food manufacturing Analytical control (bacteria, toxin and genes) AINIA analytical capabilities for cereulide References 1. Why cereulide matters for food safety The recent market withdrawal of several infant foods due…
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