Tag: regulatory
Europe: Beneo’s inulin receive EU health claim approval
The European Union Commission has authorized a 13.5 health claim with proprietary use for Beneo's chicory root fiber inulin promoting digestive health - 'chicory...
Europe: UK, FAO to collaborate freely on food initiatives
The Department for International Development of the United Kingdom (DfID) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed an...
Americas: Ardagh Group debuts LCBO-compliant 1.5 L bottle
Ardagh Group, Glass – North America debuts its 1.5L Bordeaux wine bottle, compliant with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario’s (LCBO) new lightweight glass...
Americas: Liner-free labels receive 2nd patent
MAXStick liner-free labels have received a second patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The patent expands the scope and claims of...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra site receives new food safety certification
Fonterra Te Awamutu has become the first site in the world to be awarded the newly created Food Safety System Certification 22000 – Quality,...
Europe: Campden BRI offers paper on sous vide processing
Campden BRI has provided a paper entitled The microbiological safety of sous-vide processing (Guideline 75) that provides guidance to sous-vide processing with particular emphasis on...
Europe: FAO spotlights on pulses
Dried beans, lentils and peas are about to enjoy an extended moment in the sun, as FAO on November 10, 2015 launches the International...
Europe: FAO, WTO to cooperate more for international food trade
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) has agreed to strengthen their cooperation to promote international food trade and safety...
Asia Pacific: Better rice farming practices with new standard, Mars Foods...
Mars Food, in partnership with the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) announced the first global standard for sustainable rice at the 5th Annual Plenary Meeting...
Americas: Consumers appear unfazed by WHO study on health risks of...
The World Health Organization study released in October 2015 showed a link between processed and red meat consumption and cancer raises the question, will...