International negotiations over use of biodiversity continue
As negotiations over the international use of biodiversity-based products continue, concerns are voiced over what will be covered by future regulations and how they will be enforced.
Archives for March 29, 2010
Denmark bans bisphenol A in food packaging for young children
Denmark has introduced a temporary ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in all food contact materials for young children amid fears the chemical could inhibit brain development.
Sat fat and sugar guidance draws health and legal comment
The UK Food Standards Agency’s recommendations to reduce portion sizes of treat foods and soft drinks and cut sugar and saturated fat levels will help tackle obesity and health problems, says the BHF; but a top food lawyer points out that there is no...
Neogen revenue jumps again as it predicts further growth
Neogen has reported a 38 per cent year-on-year jump in Q3 2010 net income to almost US$4m on the back of booming sales of its food safety kits as it continues to buck the recessionary trend.
Lallemand Health Ingredients merges with Lal’Food
Lallemand Health Ingredients (LHI) and Lal’Food have merged in a move to benefit from synergies between the companies.
Making the food industry fair for SMEs
No race should have rules that favour the strongest competitors. But unless the capabilities and interests of SMEs are taken into consideration before the starting gun is fired for new food regulations, they will struggle to keep up and may have to drop...