Device to test beef and poultry likely to be rolled out across the EU

Glyposate exposure levels were just 1 per cent of accepted European norms, NUI Galway study finds

Department of Agriculture said it was guided by European Food Safety Authority on use of Roundup

Denis Naughten recommends opting out of directive on GMOs

Population subjected to ‘low exposure’ but within EU safety limits, NUIG study finds

Food labels: Frozen oven chips may be convenient but many contain a long list of unsavoury additives

‘What we are saying is that the environment influences the emotional state and this is an important component of welfare’

Given the additives used, choosing bacon is a trade off – you can have your bacon and eat it too, but not too much if you value your health

BPA is widely added to packaging, and more than 80% of teenagers have it in their bodies

European food watchdog running rule over impact of chemicals on pivotal pollinators

We’re living longer and there are more ways to enjoy life but as with most things, it’s important to plan ahead

More than 50 per cent of adults say they eat undercooked burgers in restaurants

Michael Viney: D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson belongs on the same shelf as Charles Darwin

Michael Viney: Is Roundup safe or carcinogenic? What about other herbicides?

Fears Flanders delicacy is under attack are unfounded amid warning on healthy cooking

‘If you are to eat some superfood constantly, you could end up with a very bad diet’

Tests by Department of Agriculture found one in 40 samples exceeded permissible limits

Do chia seeds really make you live for ever? We examine the evidence ... and look at the hipster ratings

Mixed reaction to decision after conflicting reports over cancer risks of glyphosate

Food Safety Authority of Ireland issues warning on dangers of eating kernels

Common BPA stand-ins have nearly identical hormone-mimicking effects

Food safety risks heightened at festive time of year

Shoppers are busy checking for salt and sugar, but iron content is also important

Contradictory information leaves parents confused about the best time to introduce solid food to infants

Approval is first of its kind for an animal whose DNA has been scientifically altered

European Commission considering report on cancer link to decide if action required

Globalisation and mass migration increase risk of diseases being carried via food chain

Food safety experts say children are most exposed group and urge more selective habits

European food safety study: Over 400mg of caffeine a day may be harmful to adults

European Council adopts rules allowing member states to restrict GM cultivation

Food Safety Authority of Ireland welcomes discovery that BPA is safe for any age group

Many consumers are suspicious of food colouring; are they right to worry?

Goji berries, kelp, raspberries, spinach, oysters, walnuts, green tea: are their claimed benefits just marketing?

We asked three doctors for their top five tips on living a healthy life

Prof Alan Reilly says no one has died from eating GM food

Health benefits of a diet high in fibre include reduction in cholesterol and protection against certain cancers

Iona Sarah Pratt: March 17th, 1940 – February 12th, 2014

Three-year project assessing quality and safety factors of using insects in animal feed

The prospect of more effective cholesterol lowering food ingredients has now been opened up