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EFSA Names Geslain-Lanéelle Executive Director

The European Food Safety Authority has appointed Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle executive director, to begin July 1 for a five-year term.

EFSA Evaluates Genotoxic Potential of Two Flavorings

Panel evaluated genotoxicity of two α,β-unsaturated thiophenes from subgroup 5.2 of FGE.19 in the flavoring group evaluation 224.

EFSA: Aspartame Safe at Current Levels of Exposure

Following a thorough review of evidence provided both by animal and human studies, experts have ruled out a potential risk of aspartame causing damage to genes and inducing cancer.

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Symrise Retains Position in Ethibel Sustainability Index Europe

Symrise has reaffirmed its leading position in the Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Europe, after ranking highly among its four categories.

Vanilla flavor is dominated by phenols and their transformation products mostly derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of the phenyl-β-D-glucosides. Cocoa bean flavor is dominated by Strecker aldehydes and pyrazines and other products generated during the roasting process of the beans.

Extracting the Essence: Comparing Vanilla and Cocoa Processes

Understanding the similarities and differences in biochemistry, chemistry and curing processes of vanilla and cocoa may offer insight into producing high-quality materials.

Aurochemicals has achieved an SQF rating of E-Excellent from the Safe Quality Food Institute.

Aurochemicals Earns Safe Quality Food Institute’s “Excellent” Rating

Aurochemicals has achieved an SQF rating of E-Excellent from the Safe Quality Food Institute.

EFSA Evaluates Genotoxicity Potential of Six Flavors

Each of the additives had an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde or ketone structure that marked it as risky

Essential Oils and Microwave Extracts of Cultivated Plants

We have used these two methods to treat different cultivated plants: five Umbelliferae, one Compositae and seven Labiatae. There is a double purpose for this approach. First, we want to determine the advantages and disadvantages of this technique in terms of research. Secondly, we intend to make appropriate comparisons between microwave extracts and essential oils coming from the aerial part of these plants.

New Experts Join EFSA’s Scientific Committee and Panels

A group of 167 scientists, about half of whom are joining EFSA for the first time, will start their three-year term on July 1, 2015.

EFSA Evaluates Follow-up Studies on Two Flavorings

Panel finds 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one is not genotoxic; 4-methyl-3-hepten-5-one determination will be based on another group evaluation of a structurally equivalent substance.

EPA Now Requires Electronic Submissions for New Chemical Notices

Agency will no longer accept chemical notices submitted on paper

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Bio-Based Butanol as a Solvent for Essential Oil Extractions

The authors outline the differences seen in butanol, ethanol, water and hexane extractions for lavender and mint (including volatile and organoleptic analyses).

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Progress in Essential Oils: Sweet Fennel Oil and Extract

In this column, Brian M. Lawrence reviews the composition of sweet fennel oil and extract as found by various researchers. For example, a commercial sample of sweet fennel oil was screened for its anti-platelet activity by Tognolini et al. (2006) and Guerini et al. (2006) using GC-FID and GC/MS. Results are reported herein.

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A Sense of Design: Creating Effective Multi-Sensory Experiences

In The Senses: Design Beyond Vision, Ellen Lupton and Andrea Lipp discuss the importance of using a multi-sensory approach to designing.

FDA Proposes Rule to Extend its Authority over E-cigarettes

The proposed rule, which includes requiring ingredient listings of e-cigarettes to be registered with the FDA, will be available for public comment for 75 days.

EFSA, National Food Safety Agencies Support Pan-European Food Consumption Survey

Survey will allow collection of detailed and harmonized food consumption data.

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EU Flavor Regulations & Globalization: Q&A with Jean Robello, EFFA President

In this exclusive interview with P&F, Jean Robello tell us about his goals as EFFA president and bringing the flavor regulatory associations together through global FlavourDay conferences. The first event in Brussels was organized by EFFA (the European Flavour Association), together with AROMA (the Belgian Flavour Association) and IOFI (the International Organization of the Flavor Industry).

Six students have the opportunity to visit the laboratory of certain sponsor companies during the second year of their Ph.D. studies.

Accepting Applications: Giract European PhD in Flavor Research Awards, 16th Edition

The application deadline is October 31, 2025.

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