Authority & Legal
Europe: Authority found 78 out of 96 food samples consistent with origin claim
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has on July 29, 2014 published the results of a study to look at the origin of foods claiming to...
Europe: Anti-food fraud measures are working, says European Commission
A second round of coordinated pan-European testing for horse meat deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in beef products was launched in April 2014.
This testing was a follow-up...
Europe: FSA asked by board to maintain current rules on sale of raw milk
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has on July 23, 2014 asked for the FSA to maintain the current regulations controlling the sale of...
Americas: GLG submits GRAS notification to FDA for high-purity Rebaudioside C
GLG Life Tech Corporation has submitted a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notification with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its...
Europe: No horse meat DNA in meat products found above threshold, says EU
The latest round of industry and European Union (EU) testing published on July 22, 2014 found no horse meat deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in meat...
Americas: Baking institute approves two Menasha Packaging entities in audit
Menasha Packaging’s PrePrint facility and Folding Carton Group have been recognized by the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International after successfully completing its Good...
Europe: Codex Alimentarius Committee sets new food safety standards in infant formula, rice
United Nations (UN) food standards body the Codex Alimentarius Commission has in this week adopted new standards to protect consumer health worldwide, including setting...
Europe: Russia to amend rule to allow product images on packaging
The Federation Council in Russia is set to amend the Civil Code to grant the equal rights to manufacturers who wish to use product...
Europe: EFSA launches multi-annual program on International Scientific Cooperation 2014–2016
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a multi-annual program on International Scientific Cooperation 2014–2016 that takes stock of the achievements and experience...
Americas: FDA approves Addivant’s liquid antioxidant for food contact packaging
Addivant’s Weston 705 liquid antioxidant, the next generation of nonylphenol-free phosphite technology, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for...