EU SPECIALTY FOOD INGREDIENTS
Specialty food ingredients have technological and/or functional benefits and are essential in providing today’s consumer with a wide range of tasty, safe, healthy, affordable, qualitative and sustainably produced food. They are key segment in the European food industry that is used in many of consumer foods and have consequently become part of our daily life.
EU Specialty Food Ingredients is THE voice of specialty food ingredients in Europe. EU Specialty Food Ingredients represents its members by:
– Engaging with authorities for the continued development of a fair regulatory environment;
– Being a transparent and credible partner, committed to science and knowledge sharing;
– Developing understanding of the role and benefits that specialty food ingredients play today and tomorrow, starting with food manufacturers.
And thus: increasing trust in specialty food ingredients towards the relevant stakeholders.
2025-11 WELCOME TO SOLINA!
We are pleased to announce that Solina has become a member of EU Specialty Food Ingredients, joining other leading companies within the specialty food ingredients sector. This addition further enhances the association’s expertise and influence, which now comprises 29 member companies and 15 member associations....
2025-10 Behind the evidence – How to interpret scientific research
EU Specialty Food Ingredients is pleased to present its new booklet “Behind the evidence – How to interpret scientific research”. This digital guide is designed to provide a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts of scientific research, explain the differences between various research...
2025-10 EFSA Training for members
On 7th October, over 50 delegates from EU Specialty Food Ingredients had the opportunity to participate in an insightful, interactive training offered by our association, where representatives from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) shared comprehensive information and practical tips on the application process for...
2025-10 Recommendations for Competitive, Innovative, Resilient, and Sustainable EU Food Systems
EU Specialty Food Ingredients recognizes the European Commission's ongoing commitment to advancing the climate targets established under the previous mandate. The Association encourages President von der Leyen, Members of the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union to continue pursuing legislative proposals that...
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Latest Updates from EU Specialty Food Ingredients
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05-11 LEGISLATION ON FOOD IMPROVEMENT AGENTS
-Members of EU Specialty Food Ingredients receive an update from DG SANTE on recent legislative advancements concerning food additives and other food improvement agents.
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03-10 STAKEHOLDER FORUM ON MINERAL OIL HYDROCARBONS IN FOOD ADDITIVES
-EU Specialty Food Ingredients’ delegation attends the Stakeholder Forum organised by DG SANTE, a platform to discuss and share insights on the topic.
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17-09 EFSA FAF PANEL
-A delegate from EU Specialty Food Ingredients attends the Open session of the FAF Panel in Parma. Focus is primarily on the updated Food Additive Guidance for submission for food additive evaluations and food additives application workflow and support to applicants.
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10-07 FOLLOW UP TO EFSA CONSULTATION ON DRAFT FOOD ADDITIVE GUIDANCE
-Two toxicologists from EU Specialty Food Ingredients participate in EFSA meeting with stakeholders to discuss the comments received in reply to the public consultation on the draft Food Additive guidance, specifically concerning the section on toxicological data requirements.
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