Centralised food safety agency for Bulgaria
The Bulgarian government has announced plans to establish a food quality control body, according to the country’s national press.
Archives for June 10, 2010
BfR objects to nanosilver use in consumer goods
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has strongly recommended that nanosilver not be used in consumer goods, including foods as well as cosmetics and textiles.
Soy growth boosted by societal change towards sustainability
Food companies and consumers have moved from talking about sustainability to taking action in the last 18 months, says Solae – and the societal change that is taking place will help propel more growth in the soy sector.
EFSA calls for fresh data on cloned animals
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is appealing for new data on the health and welfare of cloned farm animals as the debate on their regulatory status continues.
Coca-Cola: consumers and regulators are out of sync on 'natural' claims
Regulatory definitions of 'natural' are not in line with consumer understanding of the term, a discrepancy that is causing big headaches for the food and drink industry, according to one senior executive at Coca-Cola.
No place for nanosilver in food - German risk body
Nanosilver has no place in consumer products such as foods or cosmetics until the potential hazards from the substance have been fully scrutinised, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has said.
Roundtable signs off responsible soy standards
New voluntary standards for the responsible production of soy have been agreed by the industry roundtable, and the first certified material from South America is expected to be in the market in 2011.