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Dec 27, 2007 | 10:16 AM CST
New EU Celery, Mustard and Fish Gelatin Labeling Rules
The European Flavour & Fragrance Association (EFFA) (Brussels, Belgium) has issued an information letter discussing changes in the European Commission's labeling requirements for foodstuffs containing certain celery and mustard-derived materials, as well as fish gelatin.
Dec 21, 2007 | 04:38 PM CST
Diacetyl-Free Formulations Hitting Store Shelves
With an Occupational Safety and Health Administration's final diacetyl rules forthcoming, ConAgra has joined other microwave popcorn producers such as Weaver Popcorn Co., General Mills and American Pop Corn Co. in forgoing diacetyl
Dec 21, 2007 | 04:08 PM CST
Anatomy of Proposed Canadian Food Safety Regs
Canadian Prime Minister Stephan Harper has announced proposed new measures for toughening the federal governments food, health and consumer product regulations
Dec 18, 2007 | 12:00 PM CST
REACH Guidance on Chemical Safety Reports
European Union member states and the European Commission will meet December 19–20, 2007 to discuss draft guidelines for preparing chemical safety reports required under REACH.
Dec 18, 2007 | 11:17 AM CST
FDA Guidance Doc for Food Importers and Filers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published guidance to aid operators of food importing establishments, storage warehouses and filers.
Dec 14, 2007 | 10:30 AM CST
Supervision for Chinese Imports
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) of the People’s Republic of China to enhance the safety of food and feed imported into the United States from China.
Dec 12, 2007 | 10:22 AM CST
Comment: Chinese Import Backlash is a Two-Way Street
In July, according to a number of media reports, import authorities at the Chinese port of Zhuhai blocked a shipment of barbecue-flavored Pringles due to the presence of potassium bromate, which is legal within specified amounts in the United States, but prohibited in China (and elsewhere)
Dec 12, 2007 | 09:38 AM CST
US Food Supply Growing Riskier: FDA Science Board
An urgent report just issued by the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Subcommittee on Science and Technology titled "FDA Science and Mission at Risk" identifies a number of shortfalls among the group's resources, resulting in "a food supply that grows riskier each year"
Dec 07, 2007 | 02:44 PM CST
Potassium Bromate in Pringles?
According to media reports (including a bulletin from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association), import authorities at the Chinese port of Zhuhai blocked a shipment of barbecue-flavored Pringles in July due to the presence of potassium bromate, which is legal within specified amounts in the United States, but prohibited in China (and elsewhere).
Dec 06, 2007 | 11:24 AM CST
Essential Oils REACH Update
The European Federation of Essential Oils (EFEO) has released its latest Circular Letter (22), providing updates on REACH and declarations of allergens in food products.