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Europe: Regulators amend maximum levels for tropane alkaloids in cereal-based foods

SGS expands on the publication of Regulation (European Union; EU) 2016/239 to amend maximum levels for tropane alkaloids (TA) in certain cereal-based foods for...

Asia Pacific: PwC launches food safety, quality business in China

PwC China marked World Health Day on April 7, 2015 by announcing the establishment of its Food Supply and Integrity Services business to help...

Americas: Doing food business under US laws

As the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) goes into effect in the US, it is essential for those governed by this regulation within the...

Americas: FDA nods claim on peanut allergy

The FDA has responded to a petition for a new qualified health claim that relates to peanut allergy. The claim states "for most infants with...

Europe: France donates US$55K for food safety efforts

The government of France is donating €50,000 (US$55,824.75) to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing and least-developed countries establish and implement...

Europe: Researchers study allergen levels in food, labels

University of Manchester researchers have led a study to define allergen levels in food that can trigger allergic reactions which will help to make...

Europe: Mettler-Toledo enhances metal detectors

Mettler-Toledo Safeline has enhanced profile throat metal detectors and gravity fall systems for manufacturers to experience metal detection as a smoother, safer and less...

Americas: Build infrastructure, transfer knowledge for food safety, 3M

Each day, food safety issues gain more relevance and importance throughout Latin American countries. Meanwhile, global markets and international trade bodies are pushing standards and...

Americas: IFST updates information on stevia

The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has updated its Information Statement on Stevia, which covers EU regulatory changes to mid-2018. It also includes...

Asia Pacific: Campden BRI wins contract in South Korea

Campden BRI has been awarded a contract worth in excess of £0.5 million (US$0.62 million) for a joint food research program in South Korea....