Dairy, vegetable proteins may protect against gout
A new study points to yet another risk associated with a diet rich in animal protein - it may increase the risk of gout, the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men.
Archives for March 11, 2004
EU expansion rooted in food safety
Pressing reform to European food and feed controls cleared a further obstacle this week with Parliament waving through proposed Commission rules, leaving room for ministers to take the final decision in coming weeks, writes Lindsey Partos.
No evidence to prove GM foods are unsafe, says BMA
In a move set to fuel the already heated GM debate swirling around Britain, the country's medical body said this week it sees no 'current evidence of potential harm from GM food'.
New look ingredients labels highlight allergens
European food manufacturers starting to get to grips with incoming rules on food allergen labelling in the EU block face similar adjustments in the US as the Senate clears new allergen laws this week, writes Lindsey Partos.
Purity rules for food additives continue
Last month Brussels laid down amendments to three European directives linked to colours, sweeteners and food additives. The latest in a series of changes to existing technical legislation covering the purity criteria for food additives, Directives...