Meta-study debunks BPA fears
A new meta-study on Bisphenol A (BPA) aims to debunk health fears surrounding the food contact material, claiming risks associated with it are too low to present realistic concerns.
Archives for March 11, 2013
FSIS allows three substances to help meat and poultry safety
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is amending the Federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations to allow sodium benzoate, sodium propionate, and benzoic acid for use in meat or poultry products.
Iran allocates funds to avoid crisis in the meat market
Iran’s government allocated US$5bn in funds to support the country’s food security, with around half to be spent on meat purchasing to ensure there is sufficient cheap meat on the market, Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi announced recently.
ILS: Almost ready for full operations after fire
International Laboratory Services (ILS) is almost ready to resume full operations following a fire at its UK facility.
‘Think like a criminal’ to beat food fraud, says Danone expert
The issue of food fraud has traditionally taken a backseat to wider food safety threats – but Europe’s horse meat scandal has underlined the threat it poses to food businesses, according to Danone’s corporate quality projects director Petra Wissenburg.
Trade bodies issue allergen labelling advice ahead of new law
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued guidance for industry on food allergen labelling to help companies comply with a new EU law, in collaboration with the UK’s Food and Drink Federation.
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Sealed Air highlights main issues at GFSC
Sealed Air and Diversey highlighted minimising food waste, sustainability and verifying safety systems as focus areas for the firm relevant to food safety.
Classic Sprite reformulated with stevia for UK market
The Coca-Cola Company has reformulated its regular Sprite with stevia – and 30% fewer calories – for the UK market, the company has said.
Celebrity endorsements 'effective' at increasing children's junk food intake: Study
Children are prompted to eat more of a specific 'junk food' product when if are endorsed by a celebrity, new research has confirmed.
Olive oil prices to rocket as Spanish drought cuts harvest by 62%
Spanish olive production is in “crisis” after suffering a drought that has cut yields by 62% and is set to push up the global price of olive oil.
Horsemeat: IKEA withdraws hotdogs in Russia
IKEA has withdrawn hotdogs from its Russian stores after horsemeat was found in a locally produced batch.
EFSA health claims chief to share ‘magic recipe’ insights in Geneva
The chief of EFSA’s health claims panel will discuss where the agency stands on the topic in 2013, at this year’s Vitafoods conference and expo in Geneva in May.