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We’re thrilled to share that we successfully placed Veterinary Drugs used for camels on the CCRVDF priority list for extrapolation! 🎉 This is a significant step in supporting camel-derived products and ensuring safe, regulated practices within the Codex framework. Join us for the 6th webinar in the Food Regulatory Science Webinar Series, organized by the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) alongside the 47th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC47). This webinar, titled Supporting the Development of Camel-Derived Products: Why a Proposed Standard for Camel Milk?, will delve into the importance of standardizing camel milk production for safety and global trade.

#Halal_Food testing: the next theme of the #Food_Regulatory_Science Webinar series of the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) An initiative of the #arab Section of AOAC INTERNATIONAL and the AOAC Southeast Asia Section IUFoST INAF - Université Laval

🌟 Pride and Excellence: our laboratories honoured at European level! 🌟   📢 We are pleased to announce that 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐂𝐨𝐏𝐀𝐅𝐅 (Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed) for the analysis of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food products.   This award highlights: ✅ Our expertise in the analysis of food contaminants.   ✅ Our commitment to food safety and quality.   ✅ The rigour and accuracy of our analytical methods.   𝐒𝐂𝐨𝐏𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬.   🔬 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭? MOAHs are potentially harmful substances present in certain foods. Their accurate detection and quantification are essential to guarantee consumer safety. With this recognition, we confirm our ability to contribute to public health by providing reliable, high-quality results. ➡️ 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬. More info: https://lnkd.in/d-ipKNJc   #FoodSafety #ScientificExcellence #Innovation #Quality #FoodAnalysis #MOAH #SCoPAFF #FrenchLaboratories #Commitment  

🌟 Showcasing Excellence: LEAF’s Impact on Lebanon’s Laboratory Testing 🌟 At the Laboratories for the Environment, Agriculture, and Food (LEAF) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of laboratory testing, research, and innovation in Lebanon. Over the years, LEAF has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering accurate and reliable results across diverse sectors. From food safety to pharmaceutical integrity, and environmental monitoring, our team has adhered to the highest standards of quality control and accreditation, building trust with stakeholders nationwide. Whether testing for pesticide residues in produce, contaminants in water, or ensuring pharmaceutical compliance, LEAF continues to set benchmarks for excellence in laboratory services. But we don’t stop there. At LEAF, we’re constantly evolving to meet emerging needs and challenges. 🌟 Recently, we launched a new service for meat adulteration testing, ensuring the authenticity of meat products in the market 🥩. This crucial service protects consumers and promotes fair practices in the food industry, reinforcing our role as a key player in safeguarding public health. Protecting consumers & supporting producers with reliable, cutting-edge analysis. #FoodSafety #MeatTesting Why Choose LEAF? 🔬 Decades of experience in advanced laboratory testing. ✅ Accredited methods and rigorous quality assurance. 🌍 Contributions to environmental sustainability and food security. 🚀 A forward-thinking approach to innovation and service expansion. Our continued progress reflects the dedication of our team, the trust of our partners, and our unwavering mission to support Lebanon’s industries, public institutions, and communities. We are excited to embark on new collaborations and expand our impact. If you’re interested in learning more about LEAF, its services, or partnership opportunities, reach out to us today! Together, we can build a safer, more sustainable future. ☎️ +961 1 350000 x 4824 📧 leaf@aub.edu.lb #LEAFatAUB #LaboratoryTesting #FoodSafety #EnvironmentalMonitoring #PharmaceuticalTesting #InnovationInScience #MeatAdulterationTesting #QualityControl #Sustainability #AUB #Dr. Mohamad Abiad, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences - AUB, American University of Beirut

Goin us for _the fourth webinar organized by the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) as part of its Food Regulatory Science Webinar Series. This webinar will discuss: Threshold Driven Risk Management Practices for Allergens in Food – How can we improve the Reliance on Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL).

The West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP), implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and funded by the European Union (EU), has achieved a significant milestone by supporting the Department of Food Science and Technology Laboratory at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in obtaining ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for food testing.

Five emerging risks identified by EU scientists By News Desk on January 3, 2025 Five topics were considered to be emerging risks by European experts in 2023 while a wide range of other subjects were considered, according to a recently released report. The annual report on the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) activities on emerging risks revealed 32 issues were discussed and five were listed as emerging risks. EFSA networks contributing to emerging risks identification include the Emerging Risks Exchange Network (EREN), the Stakeholder Discussion Group on Emerging Risks, EFSA’s scientific units, the scientific panels, the Scientific Committee, and their working groups. https://lnkd.in/gCfBRCcX

⏰ The countdown for our conference 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 in May is on: Check out the programme for the Contaminants Conference  In Dusseldorf you will meet experts from industry, science and authorities. PFAS, MOH, microplastics, PBDE – the list of undesirable substances in food is getting longer and longer.  During the conference you will find out what your company needs to consider now, including: - European Community policy on contaminants in foodstuffs  - Emerging chemical risk identification  - The use of digital tools across the food safety landscape  - Food fraud and downgraded quality – update on the challenges  - Current developments on mineral oils  - PFAS – industry perspective and challenges ahead  - Micro- and nanoplastics and progress in the analytical sciences  - “Multiple use” substances – examples and next steps  - POPs and conclusions of the global WHO/UNEP human milk studies  - Arsenic and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in food   All details on the conference can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eHAMvw_t Picture Credit: © Visual Generation – iStock 

In this issue, we spotlight Geremew Tassew, Country Program Manager of Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing - AINFP. He has not only played a key role in developing regulatory guidelines and chairing food standards committees but has also spearheaded the transition from manual to electronic food inspection systems in Ethiopia. Read the full story; https://lnkd.in/dEnK-7fg #Global #Africa #foodsafetyafrica #foodsafety #foodbusiness #foodindustry #foodmanufacturing #foodprocessing #foodhygiene #foodquality #regulatory #policies #compliance #systemsmanagement #laboratory #technology #foodsecurity #news

#ECHAscience- Are you a scientist planning your next research project to protect people and the environment? Join our webinar on 18 June 2024 at 11:00 Helsinki time to hear experts from ECHA, European Environment Agency and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) give latest updates on their research needs. You will learn more about the regulatory framework, current challenges and how scientific research projects could contribute to bridging knowledge gaps. #ChemicalSafetyEU #KARK #PARC European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC)