Tag: Safety
Europe: Discolored, dented packaging worries UK consumers of bacteria, finds report
Antibacterial packaging that is designed to delay the development of germs and bacteria in canned products is set to become a hit with consumers,...
Asia Pacific: Invisible Sentinel appoints New Zealand distributor for assays to...
Invisible Sentinel says its Veriflow assays will be distributed in New Zealand by New Zealand Medical and Scientific Ltd (NZMS).
Based in Auckland, NZMS sells...
Europe: Bavaria awards Krones the OHRIS certificate for occupational safety
Krones has been awarded the Occupational Health and Risk Management System (OHRIS) certificate by the Bavarian state government for its commitment to occupational safety.
An...
Asia Pacific: McDonald’s sales hit with China, affected markets
In July, the company's comparable sales in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa (APMEA) decreased 7.3% reflecting the impact of food quality and safety issues...
Europe: Scientists studies ways to prevent germination of Clostridium botulinum bacteria
Scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR) have discovered genes that are crucial for the germination of Clostridium (C) botulinum bacteria, which may...
Americas: Legal services provider launches guide for international manufacturers on US...
International manufacturers entering the US market are often tripped up by consumer safety and liability laws that could derail a successful product launch.
To help...
Europe: EFSA gives safety green light to Phoenix Technologies’ rPET process
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given Phoenix Technologies International the green light for its manufacturing process based on extra small particle size...
Europe: EFSA issues positive scientific opinion on Barry Callebaut’s application for...
Barry Callebaut has received a positive Scientific Opinion issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the background data to extend their existing...
Asia Pacific: Chinese researchers create color-coded smart tag for food safety
A color-coded smart tag could tell consumers whether a carton of milk has turned sour or a can of green beans has spoiled without...
Asia Pacific: China, Denmark partner on food safety knowledge exchange
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) have on April 25, 2014, signed a...