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Dispatches from FiE

Food sector at the forefront of sustainability, says Oxfam

20-Nov-2009 - their investment. Changes in EU law can open up new possibilities, however. For instance, this year

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French safety agency perplexed over 'metallic' pine nut

17-Nov-2009 - . According to the agency authorities in other EU-27 countries have reported similar signs but to date, any

Colour ADI adjustments: What it means for industry

13-Nov-2009 - lobbying for a ban both in the UK and EU. Campaign co-ordinator Anna Glayzer said

EFSA lowers ADI for three Southampton colours

13-Nov-2009 - of its ongoing review of all additives previously reviewed in the EU. In an opinion published

EU competition watchdog to rule on Kraft bid next month

12-Nov-2009 - EU competition watchdog to rule on Kraft bid next month ... of Cadbury by US food giant Kraft, the EU competition regulator said on Wednesday. ... of Cadbury by US food giant Kraft, the EU competition regulator said on Wednesday.

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Debate planned on the future of agriculture

09-Nov-2009 - of EuropaBio. More information is available at www.ecpa.eu

Three speedy GM maize approvals ease soy imports

03-Nov-2009 - for import and processing for food and feed uses, as soy imports into the EU were held up by the bloc’s zero ... for import and processing for food and feed uses, as soy imports into the EU were held up by the bloc’s zero ... the EU accepts no amount of unapproved GM material, no matter how tiny, some 200,000 tonnes of soy have said. In a recent statement on competitiveness of the EU food and beverage sector

EFSA publishes draft guidance for flavours assessment

02-Nov-2009 - flavourings already on the market in the EU, which is expected to be completed soon. The new draft guidance

Industry wants more moves on food sector competitiveness

30-Oct-2009 - sectors of the food supply chain. The Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the EU (CIAA on the Competitiveness of the EU Agri-Food Industry, but would like the initiative to be fully aligned with these

Animal welfare labelling schemes up for discussion in Europe

30-Oct-2009 - Voluntary animal welfare schemes in the EU do exist, but there is no harmonised scheme Network for Reference Centres be established. EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou drew

WTO to investigate EU ban on US poultry

20-Nov-2009 - WTO to investigate EU ban on US poultry ... dioxide, acidified sodium chloride, trisodium phosphate and peroxyacids. The EU has rejected poultry EU opposition to US poultry flies in the face of a scientific opinion issued by the European Food

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IADSA meeting to clarify Brazilian regulatory demands

20-Nov-2009 - of consumption of vitamins and minerals in Brazil. Time will also be allocated to review EU regulatory

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Dispatches from FIE

Bailiffs confiscate Aker krill products at FIE

19-Nov-2009 - for what is believed to be infringement of EU novel foods regulations. However Nutra similar products to share authorisations, but that application is pending with EU authorities

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No health threat from radiation in UK food chain

17-Nov-2009 - via the food chain - for aquatic, terrestrial and total dose pathways - remained below the EU annual , current legislation and updates on UK, European Union (EU) and international commitments pertinent

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Supplement ban may breach EU law, says ANH

13-Nov-2009 - Supplement ban may breach EU law, says ANH ... ) that the proposed 2010 ban on certain vitamins and minerals contravenes EU law. ... ) that the proposed 2010 ban on certain vitamins and minerals contravenes EU law. ... On 1 January 2010 the draft Regulation amending the EU Supplements Directive of 2002 is due but according to the ANH this is inadequate and may even fly in the face of EU law. Hundreds of products

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Opportunity remains in dairy bioactives despite departures

12-Nov-2009 - rate. But making accurate growth forecasts is complicated by the health claims situation in the EU

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Improved monitoring of two zoonotic diseases, EFSA

12-Nov-2009 - throughout the EU.”

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Call for stricter monitoring of folic acid intake

09-Nov-2009 - . Evidence reviewed ESCO was mandated to review current practice in EU member states regarding the level where over 60 scientific experts from the EU, Switzerland, the US and Canada debated the latest

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Weekly comment

Life in a European health claims wasteland

09-Nov-2009 - -harsh-enough, unfathomable – but their effects are being felt right here, right now in the EU’s 27-member states of euros sucked from the economies of the EU. Don’t believe me? Ask Barry Callebaut. Ask GAT Food

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Bilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart health

09-Nov-2009 - causes almost 50 per cent of deaths in Europe, and is reported to cost the EU economy about €169bn ($202

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