Breaking News on Food & Beverage Development - Europe US edition

Researchers warn of toxin increase in heated HFCS

27-Aug-2009 - risen to 57 ppm at ambient, uncontrolled temperature. The Codex Alimentarius Commission has a HMF

Turkey looks to GDA-like labelling

09-Jan-2009 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs published draft changes to the Turkish Food Codex to the Turkish government at codex@kkgm.gov.tr.

IFOAM and UN unveil tools to smooth organic trade

10-Oct-2008 - international standards for organics: IFOAM’s basic standards and Codex Alimentarius Commission’s guidelines

Codex adopts 35 international food standards

08-Jul-2008 - Codex adopts 35 international food standards ... of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, including guidelines on the use of flavourings and gluten-free products. ... of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, including guidelines on the use of flavourings and gluten-free products. ... In the first recommendations on flavourings, Codex defined the term and advised that they be used for the proessing and handling of quick frozen foods. Codex food safety standards and risk ... gluten, flavourings, labelling, Codex

Codex discusses labelling and safety standards

30-Jun-2008 - Codex discusses labelling and safety standards ... The 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Geneva this week will discuss over 30 ... The 31st session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Geneva this week will discuss over 30 ... Codex food safety standards and risk analysis principles are developed using scientific advice . At last year's Codex meeting, the members adopted a code that would prevent or reduce the mycotoxin ... mycotoxins, flavourings, labelling, Codex

Industry on-board with anti-acrylamide enzyme, says Novozymes

24-Jun-2008 - 2007, which gives independent scientific expert advice to the Codex Commission and its specialist

China takes big step forward in nutrition labelling

13-May-2008 - , and to standardise food labelling to facilitate trade." The guidelines are based on Codex guidelines, so as long as the destination countries also have nutrient labelling schemes based on Codex

Weekly comment

Allergen-free: time for clarity

17-Mar-2008 - '. Work has begun concerning some allergens. Codex, which establishes food standards on behalf of the UN

Codex proposes guidelines for non-approved GMOs

05-Oct-2007 - Codex proposes guidelines for non-approved GMOs ... The Codex Alimentarius Commission is to create guidelines for assessing the risk of imported food ... The Codex Alimentarius Commission is to create guidelines for assessing the risk of imported food ... authorisations of GMOs have occurred. Codex said these could become more frequent and affect a greater range of crops in the future. Codex establishes food standards, ensures fair trade ... GM, Codex

Whole grains and health claims: time for action

07-May-2007 - . It will affect trade with other economic blocks, such as the ASEAN countries, and could have a bearing on Codex

AAHF claims Senate victory for supplement choice

19-Nov-2009 - of particular concern to supplement makers was the language surrounding the Codex Alimenarius – a UN and WHO requirements under the Codex Alimentarius”. Supplement manufacturers took objection to this because ... AAHF, food safety bill, codex

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IADSA clarifies Codex rumor confusion

20-Oct-2009 - IADSA clarifies Codex rumor confusion ... Internet rumors surrounding the work of Codex Alimentarius on food supplements have “absolutely ... Internet rumors surrounding the work of Codex Alimentarius on food supplements have “absolutely ... IADSA, which has been monitoring the work of Codex for the last ten years, has spoken out against persistent challenges to Codex’s goals, purpose and transparency of procedures. Codex believes the rumors ... Codex, dietary supplements, vitamin, mineral

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Health claim rules gag freedom of speech, says EU lobby group

19-Oct-2009 - and noted the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the World Health Organization (WHO) body that recommends food

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FSA dismisses Codex supplement conspiracy theory

28-Sep-2009 - FSA dismisses Codex supplement conspiracy theory ... theory that Codex Alimentarius is preparing to ban dietary supplements. ... theory that Codex Alimentarius is preparing to ban dietary supplements. ... to the theory, Codex Alimentarius – described as a ‘mysterious’ international organisation – is preparing a prescription to get your food supplements,” wrote Wadge. Mysterious Codex “Many conspiracy ... vitmain, European Food Supplements Directive, Codex, supplements, mineral

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Codex can unite Asian food regulations

22-Sep-2009 - Codex can unite Asian food regulations ... The importance of the Codex Alimentaria in developing regulatory harmony in a region like Asia ... The importance of the Codex Alimentaria in developing regulatory harmony in a region like Asia ... In areas such as health claims and formulation, Codex Alimentarius, the World Health Organization management staff are clear on the different health supplement regulations,” said Dr Tsi. “The Codex

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Challenges and benefits of gluten-free labeling laws

11-Sep-2009 - for the most sensitive celiac sufferers. Others, however, including the Codex Commission, say In Europe, the Codex Commission approved 20ppm as an accepted threshold for gluten in 'gluten-free' products

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KitoZyme wins OIV approval for animal, allergen free wine agents

07-Sep-2009 - , and eight of their wine related uses, into the International Oenological Codex. KitoZyme business

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News in brief

USDA seeks industry input on fruit and veg guidelines

03-Sep-2009 - US positions to be discussed at the 15th Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits ... US positions to be discussed at the 15th Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits ... The Codex Alimentarius Commission sets quality standards, guidelines and codes of practice

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US prepares position on foods for special dietary uses

24-Aug-2009 - as they prepare the United States positions to be discussed at the next Codex meeting. ... as they prepare the United States positions to be discussed at the next Codex meeting. ... Park, Maryland, will canvass opinions in preparation for the 31st Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), which ... Foods for Special Dietary Uses, codex

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News in brief

Michigan State University offers international food law courses

11-Aug-2009 - covering the Codex Alimentarius, OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) and IPPC (International Plant

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