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Regulatory updates on food trade and commercial breakthroughs on product safety.
Americas: IFF lists achievements in sustainability report
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has published its 2014 sustainability report that details the company’s continuing commitment to the Triple Bottom Line, with...
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: Neogen introduces NeoFilm for simple microbial tests
Neogen Corporation has introduced a "clearly better" test system for microbial counts.
The new NeoFilm microbial tests require the inoculation of a fabric sample pad...
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...
Americas: 3M Food Safety launches 48hr yeast and mold indicator test
3M Food Safety has launched worldwide the 3M Petrifilm Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate, an indicator test that helps detect yeasts and molds...
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...
Europe: BPA exposure poses no health risks, finds EFSA
Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure poses no health risk to consumers of any age group (including unborn children, infants and adolescents) at current exposure levels,...
Europe: Tool for estimating vulnerability to food fraud
Wageningen University, RIKILT Wageningen UR and VU Amsterdam have launched the Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment tool (FFVA) for companies to approximate their vulnerability to...
Europe: TÜV SÜD recognizes KHS’ green machines
TÜV SÜD has awarded KHS the certificate for energy-efficient machines and systems based on the former's energy and media efficiency standard.
The certificate has been...
Europe: Thermo Fisher Scientific joins project on food safety
Thermo Fisher Scientific joins the INTELLItrace Work Package (WP) 18, part of the European Food Integrity Project aimed at developing a validation of untargeted...