FDA issues voluntary antibiotics approach
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has produced a voluntary approach which includes plans to phase out the use of some antibiotics for enhanced food production.
Archives for December 11, 2013
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Euro snacks group backs EU smoke flavoring regulation
The European Snacks Association (ESA) has backed the final regulation on smoke flavoring primary products that will become EU law tomorrow, after an exposure review found no health concerns.
KPMG ranks Nestlé in corporate responsibility top 10
Nestlé is in the 10 best global firms for corporate responsibility (CR) reporting, according to an independent survey published by audit, tax and advisory company KPMG.
Russia lifts ban on Ukrainian meat firm
Russia’s veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has lifted restrictions on imports of pork and beef from Ukrainian company Tavr-Plus. The decision came into effect on 2 December.
Excessive gum-chewing may contribute to headaches, say researchers
Excessive gum-chewing may be associated with chronic headaches, according to a study published in the journal Pediatric Neurology.
Scotland abandons responsible food marketing standard
The Scottish government has shelved a standard for responsible food and drink marketing intended to tackle Scotland’s obesity problem, after food industry participants withdrew from discussions.
Court overturns Herbalife pyramid case
Supplements giant Herbalife has won an appeal against a verdict back in 2011 which tarred the firm's recruitment and selling structure as a pyramid scheme.
Aspartame sparks methanol row at food forum
Experts have rubbished claims that the methanol content in aspartame threatens consumer health, following the publication of a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) risk assessment.
Russians call for ban on hormone use in meat
Russian scientists from several universities in St Petersburg have suggested that international livestock producers should urgently abandon the use of hormones in order to produce healthier meat products.
Nestlé trials novel ad concept with KitKat CAPTCHA
Nestlé UK has introduced an interactive KitKat CAPTCHA to raise brand awareness online.
Corn oil may lower cholesterol better than extra virgin olive oil: study
Corn oil may have significantly greater effects on blood cholesterol levels than extra virgin olive oil, due in part to the natural cholesterol-blocking ability of plant sterols, according to new research from Biofortis, the clinical research arm of...
Diet drinks and satiety: Kids don’t compensate for missing calories from other sources, says study
Sugar-sweetened and sugar-free beverages produce similar satiety in children, says a new study that challenges the oft-quoted hypothesis that artificially sweetened drinks make people crave sweeter foods or serve as an appetite stimulant.
EU labelling overhaul to affect (nearly) all food companies: What’s in store?
The Food Information for Consumers regulation (FIC) is set to come into effect this time next year. FoodNavigator spoke with Campden BRI’s principal food law advisor David Leeks to find out what changes to expect.