CIAA published flavourings legislation guide
The CIAA has published a new guide for manufacturers, to help them understand issues surrounding the use and labelling of flavourings in light of the 2008 regulation.
Archives for March 9, 2011
EU health platform opts for “flexible approach” as obesity rises
Ten years after the first European Commission reports were handed in, with little in the way of demonstrable obesity-reduction results, the European Union Platform on Diet, Physical Activity and Health is taking “a flexible approach” over coming years to...
Symrise sniffs out market demand to exceed sales and earnings
Symrise exceeded its sales and earnings for fiscal year 2010 thanks to the global economic recovery, strong boost in demand and a solid positioning in emerging markets.
Chilean flavour firm enters European market
Chilean flavour and fragrance producer Cramer Productos Aromáticos is breaking into the European market, targeting mainly mid-sized food and beverage producers with its range of natural flavours and speciality South American flavours.
EFSA establishes new ADIs for caramel colours
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that caramel colours are not carcinogenic or genotoxic, and there is no evidence that they have adverse effects on human reproduction and child development.
Study identifies new tomato allergen
A previously unknown allergen found in the peel of tomatoes has been identified by a team of Spanish researchers.