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EU hails ground-breaking nano definition

EU hails ground-breaking nano definition

By Rory Harrington

The European Commission said its newly unveiled common nanomaterial definition will provide a basis for clear regulation that will boost industry’s ability to develop products while safeguarding consumers.

'Ignorant' EU Council blocks vital dairy reforms, EMB

'Ignorant' EU Council blocks vital dairy reforms, EMB

By Ben Bouckley

An ‘irresponsible and ignorant’ EU Council is ignoring the plight of milk producers by watering-down proposed measures aimed at ensuring their contracts with dairies reflect production costs, according to the European Milk Board (EMB).

EU produce communication policies are being reconsidered

EU calls for 1980s agri-food information policy makeover

By Shane Starling

Europe’s diverse and proud agriculture and food sector is set for a promotional makeover, with the European Commission calling for input on how to best promote the bloc’s agricultural produce.

Warning that sugar prices could surge to 30-year high

Warning that sugar prices could surge to 30-year high

By Jane Bryne

The leading traders of physical raw sugar claim that the commodity is likely to surge to a 30-year high in the coming months, with all eyes on the pending Indian sugar crop output which is hoped will ease supply pressures.

Commission mulls adopting flavourings list - but some data still unavailable

Dispatches from European Flavour Association conference

Commission mulls adopting flavourings list - but some data still unavailable

By Jess Halliday in Brussels

Flavour companies must provide data to EFSA to allow it to complete the safety reassessments for some 400 outstanding flavour substances already used in the EU by 2014, DG Sanco has stressed; meanwhile, solutions are sought as to how the list of approved...

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FDF: Resolve legal limbo on 'no added salt' claims

By Elaine Watson

A clutch of widely-used nutrition claims from ‘no added salt’ and ‘low-Gi’ to ‘10% less fat’ remain in a state of legal limbo as discussions over whether to allow them under the health claims Regulation drag on.

EU organic logo comes into force

EU organic logo comes into force

By Lorraine Heller

The new European organic logo is now mandatory on pre-packaged organic food and beverage products produced in the bloc, after new labelling regulations came into force on July 1.

Spirulina faces legal questions

Spirulina faces legal questions

By Elaine Watson

Spirulina, the blue colour from algae used in Nestlé’s Smarties, is one of 10 substances used to colour food that faces an uncertain future as its legal status is scrutinised.

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