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Mutual recognition a must for ‘traditional’ novel foods
23-Sep-2009 - The amended novel foods approval must reinforce the principle of mutual recognition between member states if the fast-track process for traditional foods eaten outside the EU is to work, says an expert.
Jail for organic food scam
23-Sep-2009 - The director of a British food supplier which falsely described its products as organic has been jailed for more than two years, in what is believed to be the first custodial sentence for organic food fraud in the UK.
GMO risk assessment must be transparent
23-Sep-2009 - More work is needed on opening up GM assessment to integrate public concerns, attendees at a conference on the possible risks of genetically modified organisms heard this week.
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EU votes against bluefin tuna ban
23-Sep-2009 - A proposal to temporarily ban international trade in bluefin tuna to allow stocks to recuperate suffered a blow this week, when member states voted against them.
EFSA puts heads together for novel foods guidance
22-Sep-2009 - EFSA is to bring together experts on novel foods and manufacturers at an event that will help it put together guidance for future applicants under the revised legislation.
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Are health claims curbing freedom of speech?
21-Sep-2009 - The US FDA is being sued over its health claims regime – actions that are unlikely to succeed according to most pundits – but they raise serious questions about healthy food messaging and free speech that are being felt globally.
Intervene on meat, WWF tells government
21-Sep-2009 - The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released a report calling on the UK government take an active role in reducing meat consumption.
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FrieslandCampina denies delay in selling cheese business
21-Sep-2009 - Newly merged FrieslandCampina has denied reports that the sale of its cheese business in Bleskensgraaf will be handed over to the European Commission in order to meet the disposal deadline.
Italian association to boost stevia awareness in Europe
21-Sep-2009 - A new association is aiming to promote knowledge and research into stevia sweeteners in Italy and abroad, and is seeking active members and funding.
UK to explore consumer views on GM food
17-Sep-2009 - The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced the formation of an independent steering group to engage with consumers over genetic modification.
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Innocent innocent on five-a-day claim
16-Sep-2009 - Complaints over an advert from Innocent that claimed one glass of smoothie counts for two portions of fruit and veg have not been upheld by the Advertising Standards Agency.
Calls for healthy, sustainable diet info for UK
15-Sep-2009 - The UK needs a cross-government strategy for food that clearly outlines industry’s role, and defines an environmentally sustainable diet as well as a healthy one, say food policy advisors.
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EFSA invites NGOs to talk GMOs
10-Sep-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority is holding a meeting on 2 October for non-governmental organisations to exchange views with its scientists working in the ara of genetic modification.
France approves high Reb A stevia sweeteners
08-Sep-2009 - The French government has approved the use of stevia sweeteners with 97 per cent purity rebaudioside A (Reb A), officially opening up the first EU market for products containing the much-anticipated ingredient.
Better quality Balkan foods since accession
04-Sep-2009 - Increased imports and competition in food trade has pushed up quality in Central European and Balkan countries since EU enlargement, says a new study.
EFSA view on Southampton six imminent
02-Sep-2009 - A verdict on the safety of the ‘Southampton six’ food colours is imminent after the EFSA confirmed its food additives panel is scheduled to discuss the review findings later this month.
GM policy could bring price, supply issues, warns UK
02-Sep-2009 - The UK government has warned that the EU’s hardline on GM food could disrupt the supply chain and result in price hikes.
FSANZ sees reasons to approve new GM soy
02-Sep-2009 - Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published a second assessment report on the potential use of a herbicide-tolerant soybean line in food products, giving its preferred option of approval.
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Cantox plans seminar on novel foods and additives
01-Sep-2009 - Regulatory consultant Cantox is planning a seminar on key changes to regulations on food ingredients and additives in the EU, including the update on novel foods regulation.
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Marc Mortureux named new Afssa director
28-Aug-2009 - The French government has named Marc Mortureux as the new director of the food safety agency Affsa, filling a gap left by the departure of his predecessor to the ministry for food, agriculture and fisheries.
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Finland found illegal GM in two food products
24-Aug-2009 - Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira has said found non-authorised genetically modified material in two of 29 randomly tested products in 2008.
EFSA provides guidance on food enzymes safety evaluation
13-Aug-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a guidance document outlining what information industry needs to provide for the safety of food enzymes to be assessed.
EU lycopene ADI discussions to continue
12-Aug-2009 - The Food Standards Agency in the UK says lycopene levels – at least for the carotenoid’s use as a food colour – are under review at EU level.
Pesticides debate heats up after UK’s Food Security Assessment
12-Aug-2009 - The European Crop Protection Association has expressed concern that restrictive EU regulation on pesticide use could stand in the way of global food security, following the UK’s Food Security Assessment.
JECFA lycopene additive approval could influence EU levels
11-Aug-2009 - The recent approval of tomato extract-derived lycopene as a food additive by international body, JECFA, could influence a rethink of Accepted Daily Intakes (ADI) in Europe, according to world-leading Israeli supplier, Lycored.
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