The European Commission has condemned the state of checks on goods coming into the EU via Northern Ireland. The EU Commission looked at the official controls on animals and goods entering Northern Ireland and verified compliance of border control posts (BCPs) in the country with European Union requirements. The Northern Ireland protocol, agreed as part…
If you think about how frequently you wash your hands in an average day, you may realize that your soap could use an upgrade. And the best hand soaps should ideally accomplish two things in one handy (pun intended) product: Of course, they should cleanse your hands and remove dirt and germs, but it’s always…
“Long term, we are seeing unusual symptoms in the cardiovascular system including abnormal heart rate and heart rhythm as well as blood pressure excursions and changes in blood vessel tone and skin discoloration,” says Dr. Cameron. Published research papers have found that people are at higher risk of stroke and heart attack in the weeks…
A coalition in the United Kingdom has called for an agreement with Europe on post-Brexit food rules. The Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Certification working group, which includes food, pet food and feed trade associations, said there was a need for a veterinary agreement with the EU to reduce the administrative burden and certification costs. Organizations…
The USDA published a final rule in the Federal Register on Monday, amending the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic foods. Some chemicals are allowed in organic production. The National List stems from the Organic Foods Production Act as a tool for managing the substances used in organic production. In general, natural…
An easy way to elevate any beauty routine is with the best makeup mirror for your setup. Sure, you could keep using your bathroom’s toothpaste-speckled mirror, your entryway’s poorly-lit mirror, or your phone’s camera. But there’s a world of lighted makeup mirrors with all sorts of useful features that seamlessly transform any tabletop into a…
If you’re looking to start off your morning strong, a guided meditation for energy can be just what you need to feel invigorated, grounded, and ready to take on whatever the day has in store.In this five-minute guided meditation video, Manoj Dias, the cofounder and VP of Open—a mindfulness studio that encompasses meditation, breathwork, movement,…
A year and a half after losing her son Jack at 20 weeks due to pregnancy complications, Chrissy Teigen has announced she is in the middle of another in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. In a candid Instagram post on Sunday, the model and cookbook author shared a picture of herself stretching with the caption: “I wanted to let you guys know…
Registration is now open for the 2022 Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium. It is scheduled for June 21-22, at the Hyatt Regency at La Jolla, in San Diego, CA. A full list of funded research through 2021 can be found here. 2022 research grants will be announced at the symposium. The 2021 grants were:…
Veterinary drug residues in animals and human food fell in 2020, according to figures published recently by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Data for 2020 covers 620,758 samples reported by 27 EU member states, as well as Iceland and Norway. The percentage of samples that exceeded legal maximum levels was 0.19 percent compared to…