All news articles for March 2013

EFSA revises downward ADI for synthetic blue colour

EFSA revises downward ADI for synthetic blue colour

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revised downward the acceptable daily intake (ADI) level for synthetic food dye Patent Blue V (E 131) in light of the latest available data.

Firm fined after worker fractures skull

Firm fined after worker fractures skull

By Rod Addy

UK food manufacturer Cranswick Country Foods paid £10,000 in fines after one of its workers fractured his skull and was left partially deaf following a three-metre fall.

What caused the European horsemeat crisis?

What caused the European horsemeat crisis?

By Carmen Paun, Brussels

As the horsemeat scandal continues to rage through Europe, policy makers and industry are starting to reflect on what caused the crisis, and how it can be avoided in the future.

EU-Peru FTA comes into force

EU-Peru FTA comes into force

By Carina Perkins

A free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and Peru came into effect on a provisional basis last week (1 March 2013), improving opportunities for meat exporters in both countries.

ACC lawsuit after OEHHA BPA plan

ACC files lawsuit to block BPA listing

By Joe Whitworth

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has filed a lawsuit to stop California listing bisphenol A (BPA) on its Proposition 65 of reproductive toxicants.

Donkey found in South African burgers

Donkey found in South African burgers

South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies has ordered an urgent inquiry after donkey and goat DNA was found in burgers and sausages.

Brussels expresses concern over EU beef exports to Thailand

Brussels expresses concern over EU beef exports to Thailand

By Keith Nuthall

The European Commission has welcomed Thailand lifting its longstanding ban on bovine product imports from European Union (EU) member states, but has complained that Bangkok is insisting on expensive inspections for approved exporters.

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