EFSA data points to decrease in pesticide residues
Fresh data on pesticide residues in food published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) suggests that exposure levels are on the decrease.
Archives for July 11, 2010
Nano whey protein may extend beverage innovations
Taking whey proteins down to the nano-scale may boost their stability to heat as well as help produce clear whey beverages, suggest new developments from the University of Tennessee.
UK Food Standards Agency to be abolished - report
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to be broken up with its food safety and nutritional roles handed over to separate government departments, according to reports.
Don't shoot the watchdog - food industry needs a tight leash
Watchdogs provide much needed protection in an uncertain world. So why is the UK government determined to kill off the Food Standards Agency?
Datamonitor advises caution in gluten-free growth
Germany continues to lead strong growth in the European market for gluten-free products, finds a new report by Datamonitor, although the analyst notes that manufacturers must approach the market with caution in order to ensure continued success.
FSA closure rumours spark public health concerns
Rumours that the Food Standards Agency could close have drawn concerns of long-term public health costs; while a lawyer says the government send its functions to two government departments without going through parliamentary procedures.
EFSA finds erythritol safety margin for beverages too slim
The use of erythritol in beverages at a proposed level of 2.5 per cent could cause a safety concern for small children, EFSA says, as the margin between estimated daily intake and the no-observed-adverse-effects-level (NOAEL) is too small.