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It's the law!
At FoodNavigator we keep an ear to the ground over legal matters and new regulations that affect the food sector.
EU health claim rules cast shadow over science kingdom
The 2006 EU nutrition and health claims regulation is putting the brakes on the commissioning of trials to back claims, according to Cédric Bourges-Sevenier, PhD, general manager at French science and regulatory consultancy, Nutraveris.
Big hopes for EFSA’s big health claim day
Shane Starling reports from the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) much anticipated industry stakeholders’ meeting about health claims in Brussels today.
What consumers make of food labels
Recent research has shed new light on how consumers understand food labels - and use them to inform their shopping decisions. But questions still remain over what will make them switch to healthier food choices.
What labelling scheme(s) should Europe allow?
Debate is heating up about the best way to present nutrition information on food labels throughout the EU as lawmakers hammer out the details of new legislation. The Food and Drink Federation gives a view from industry.
How FIAP will affect the food industry
Danisco's director of regulatory affairs explains what the newly adopted legislation on food additives and enzymes means for industry, and the question marks that remain.
A new dawn for funky fruit and veg
Michael Mann discusses the implications of the ending of EU legislation regulating the size and shape of fruit and veg.
Price-fixing in the food industry
Competition authorities are sniffing about the food industry for evidence of price-fixing activities. A partner at law firm Eversheds explains how cartels come about, and why food may be a fertile breeding ground.
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