Analysis
Regulation out of step with innovation as Asean awaits harmonisation
Southeast Asia’s regulatory system is out of sync with industry practices, with some regulators sometimes uncertain of what constitutes a natural ingredient.
Archives for May 20, 2014
3M’s Salmonella system receives AOAC OMA validation
3M’s Petrifilm Salmonella Express System has been validated through AOAC International as a First Action Official Method of Analysis (OMA) for the detection of Salmonella in a variety of food products.
Russian meat imports fall by a quarter
Since the beginning of 2014, Russia has reduced imports of meat by 27.1%, excluding imports from Belarus and Kazakhstan, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture has reported, citing data from the Federal Customs Service.
What does the evidence say? Scientists issue statement on the science for neonicotinoids and pollinator deaths
An international team of scientists have called for an 'evidence-driven debate' on the links between neonicotinoids and pollinator bee deaths, as they publish a 'restatement' of the scientific evidence.
'Salt tooth'? People with high blood pressure tend to prefer salty foods
Certain people with raised blood pressure may seek out salt laden foods in a similar way to those with a 'sweet tooth' seeking out sugar-rich products, according to new research.
Infographic: How Europe monitors pesticides in food
The latest EFSA resport on pesticide residues in foods suggests that more than half of all crops contain 'no measurable' residues, while only 1.1% contain redidues at levels above EU legal limits. But how do EFSA, and EU Member States come up with these...
EnviroLogix’s Salmonella assay backed by AOAC
EnviroLogix’s detection assay for Salmonella has been certified as a Performance Tested MethodSM (#041404) by the AOAC Research Institute.
IFST Jubilee conference
Food industry branded as ‘stock villain’ by media
The food industry is branded as a “stock villain” in the media, resulting in food science and technology being feared and misunderstood by consumers.
Raman microspectroscopy as part of pathogen detection?
Raman microspectroscopy could form a part of foodborne pathogen detection, according to a study.