EFSA view on Southampton six imminent
A verdict on the safety of the ‘Southampton six’ food colours is imminent after the EFSA confirmed its food additives panel is scheduled to discuss the review findings later this month.
Archives for September 1, 2009
Loma launches X-ray, metal detection systems
Loma Systems has expanded its x-ray and metal detection offering for food manufacturers with the launch of the Loma X4 SideShoot, Loma X4 FinePitch x-rays and IQ3+ PipeLine metal detector.
Sucralose safety ‘scientifically sound’: Expert panel
Studies reporting that sucralose may be detrimental to gut health were “not scientifically rigorous”, and the totality of evidence supports the safety of the sweetener, an expert panel has concluded.
FSANZ sees reasons to approve new GM soy
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published a second assessment report on the potential use of a herbicide-tolerant soybean line in food products, giving its preferred option of approval.
Mane launches new flavours 'from the named veg'
Mane is launching a new range of vegetable flavours for culinary applications to cater to the growing trend for natural foods and the new legislation on the composition of flavours that can be called natural.
EU proposal to add acrylamide to hazardous chemical list
The European Union has tabled a proposal to add chemical acrylamide to a list of Substances of Very High Concern.
GM policy could bring price, supply issues, warns UK
The UK government has warned that the EU’s hardline on GM food could disrupt the supply chain and result in price hikes.