Archives for October 7, 2010

Dispatches from European Flavour Association conference

Commission mulls adopting flavourings list - but some data still unavailable

Flavour companies must provide data to EFSA to allow it to complete the safety reassessments for some 400 outstanding flavour substances already used in the EU by 2014, DG Sanco has stressed; meanwhile, solutions are sought as to how the list of approved...

Speciality enzyme firm Biocatalysts plans to increase turnover by £6m in five years

UK biotechnology firm Biocatalysts has announced that it aims to increase turnover by up to £6m and create 25 new jobs under a five year development plan.

Allergic reactions to azo dyes in foods unlikely, EFSA

Consumption of azo food dyes are unlikely to cause allergic reactions at the current levels of use, claims the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) after reviewing 10 colours.

Snack flavours deliver double digit gains for Givaudan

The snack and sweet goods category delivered double digit gains for flavour and fragrance house, Givaudan, which recorded overall sales of CHF 3,283m in the first nine months of 2010.

Dispatches from European Flavour Association conference

Tackling regulatory issues and talking flavours with consumer groups

At the start of 2010 EFFA adopted a new structure following its split from the fragrance industry association. Sven Ballschmiede, EFFA board member, explains EFFA new focus and matters that are topping its agenda today.

Fermented coconut may produce natural flavour compounds

The fermentation of coconut cream with yeast could produce high quantities of natural flavour compounds for food applications, according to new research.

EC not ruling out action against BPA, plans to curb infant exposure

Brussels said health uncertainties raised by EFSA over bisphenol A (BPA) could spur future action against the chemical, as it highlighted the need to minimise infant exposure to the substance.