Authority & Legal
Europe: Most food samples containing pesticide residue are within legal limits, says EFSA
More than 97% of food samples evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) contain pesticide residue levels that fall within legal limits, with...
Americas: Avian flu in US to cost nearly US$310M, says analyst
Losses in poultry production and related businesses due to avian influenza are estimated at US$309.9 million in Greater Minnesota, according to a newly released...
Europe: Time is running out for producers in food color labeling, says GNT
The transition period for the implementation of the European Guidance notes on the classification of food extracts with coloring properties will end on November...
Africa: Health authority uses green system to pasteurize milk
South Africa's Department of Health has endorsed ongoing studies of the use of SurePure's ultra-violet (UV) photopurification as an alternative to pasteurization for the...
Americas: Food labels appear on personal care products, finds Organic Monitor
A growing number of ethical food labels are making their way to cosmetic and personal care products, says Organic Monitor.
It finds almost 15% of...
Americas: NattoPharma gets patent approval for vitamin K2
NattoPharma ASA has been awarded a patent that claims that MK-7 inhibits or reduces the incidence of age-related hardening of the arteries in individuals...
Europe: Survey finds mixed views on ‘organic’
Organic foods are selling better than ever before.
In 2015, the sales they generated in Germany rose by about 11% compared to the previous...
Americas: Canada recognizes GFSI-recognized certification program
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) says CanadaGAP has achieved full government recognition.
CanadaGAP is a food safety program for companies that produce, handle and...
Europe: Listeria infections increase in vulnerable groups, EFSA
Listeria cases have increased among two groups of the population: people over 75 and women aged 25-44 (believed to be mainly pregnancy-related).
This is...
Americas: Canadian approval of GE salmon egg production draws sharp criticism
The Center for Food Safety has denounced the Canadian government’s decision to approve commercial production of genetically engineered (GE) salmon eggs on Prince Edward’s...