'Breakthrough' for new EU food labelling rules
EU-wide food labelling regulations have moved a step closer to being adopted following a “breakthrough” in negotiations, according to European Parliament Rapporteur, Renate Sommer.
Archives for June 15, 2011
Treatt enters market for stevia flavour improvement
Treatt has launched a blend of natural essences to improve the flavour and mouthfeel of stevia.
Research project to investigate cysteine-obesity link
People with high levels of the amino acid cysteine have been found to carry between six and ten kilograms more fat than those with lower levels. Now a team of researchers are studying the phenomenon.
Hopes high for solution to volatile food markets at G20
There are high hopes that issues surrounding volatile agriculture commodity prices will be met with some firm policy at the G20 meeting next week, according to the industry federation, CIAA.
EFSA approves use of emulsifier in food contact materials – with conditions
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said it has no safety concerns for 3H-perfluoro-3, ammonium salt, for use in food contact materials under specific conditions.
EU ‘agreement’ may outlaw cholesterol labelling
Optional cholesterol labelling of food products may soon be banned in the European Union if a draft regulation on food information to consumers passes in its existing form.