On July 3rd, 2026, the Journal EFSA Supporting Publications released an external scientific report1 flagging six food ingredients as possible emerging risks. To the surprise (and panic) of many, one of these ingredients was the (entire) bacterial genus Bifidobacterium. This external scientific report must be framed in the context of the community knowledge initiative created to address possible emerging risks due to the consumption of food supplements (other than vitamins and

On March 10, 2025, the US Health and Human Services (HHS) urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explore the ways to eliminate...

At Sandwalk Bioventures, our commitment to innovation and venture building has always been at the forefront of our mission. We are...

The Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) just authorized its first-ever drug based on live microorganisms for vaginal application. Muvagyn®,...

The French competent authority has announced it will accept the use of the term “probiotic” on the labels of food supplements...

On October 27, 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a preliminary ruling on Foods for Special Medical Purposes...