The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published its Food Fraud Monthly Report for March 2025 on 6 May 2025. The report presents important data and analyses on cases of fraud that threaten food safety and consumer health. This report is of great importance to food sector professionals, as it provides a critical resource for better understanding the impacts of fraud and developing measures to address this issue. 

The JRC’s report includes alarming data indicating an increase in food fraud incidents in recent times. It highlights that the spread of counterfeit products in European supply chains poses a serious threat to consumer health and food safety. The report provides detailed information on the categories in which counterfeit products are most commonly found, how they can be detected, and what measures should be taken to prevent counterfeiting. 

The report also provides information on innovative detection methods developed to combat food fraud and how these methods can be used more effectively. The potential of digital technologies in detecting and preventing fraud is a key focus of the report. The role of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and advanced laboratory testing in enhancing food safety is discussed.