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More on EPA ChAMP Program

On May 2, 2008 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting on the Chemical Assessment and Management Program (ChAMP), a program designed to fulfill US commitments under the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) with Canada and Mexico to improve cooperation on chemical regulation among the three countries.

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Symrise Glows Green With German CSR Award

The company was awarded second place in the category of “Environmental Commitment,” for its more than 25 years of working towards transforming its supply chain to become more environmentally and socially responsible.

Natural Products Association Endorses GMO Labeling Bill

The NPA board of directors has endorsed the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act that would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to label foods containing genetically modified ingredients.

Proposal for Ontario Toxics Use Reduction Act

On August 26, 2008, the Canadian Environmental Law Association unveiled a model toxics reduction law, which it called on the Ontario government to adopt to reduce the use of toxic substances in manufacturing, workplaces and consumer products.

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California Adds 2,5-Hexanedione to Toxic List

California says 2,5-hexanedione, a metabolite of natural extraction solvent n-hexane, causes male reproductive toxicity.

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Patent Pick: Carotenoid Enzyme-produced Aldehydes, Flavors

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's highlight is a method for catalyzing the synthesis of aldehydes and flavor additives using isolated carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase enzymes derived from natural plants.

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Technical and Sensory Impacts of Clean Labels

The most important trend driving new product development in foods and beverages will impact the flavor industry.

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

Report Shows Aromatic Chemicals Limit Global Warming

The study reviewed the oxidation of VOCs, in particular the terpene α-pinene, under atmospherically relevant conditions in chamber experiments.

Review of Electrochemical Syntheses of Aroma Chemicals

The above review lead to the optimistic expectation that electrochemical methods in the near future will be applied for full scale production of a number of aroma chemicals.

The technology could potentially be utilized to grow beef, pork and chicken in the future.

McMaster Researchers Develop New Meat Alternative

Two McMaster researchers discovered a way to make meat in a lab by stacking thin sheets of cultivated muscle and fat cells.

OSHA Initiates Program Addressing Butter Flavoring Hazards

The US Department of Labor's OSHA has announced that it is initiating a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to address the hazards and control measures associated with working in the microwave popcorn industry where butter flavorings containing diacetyl are used

California Safe Cosmetics Act List of Chemicals

FEMA has released a letter regarding a preliminary list of chemicals that must be reported under the California Safe Cosmetics Act.

Regulatory Watch: EFSA Opinion on Perilla Aldehyde

This article highlights the international evaluation of perilla aldehyde.

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Editor's Note: A Sense of Real Life

The beauty of the F&F industry is how it enhances our day-today life. With the rapid changes to day-to-day life, due to technology, the challenge then becomes how to develop a personal connection with consumers.

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Green Biologics Receives Halal and Kosher Certifications

“These certifications are becoming popular, not only for those with religious motivations, but also to the wider market as they are being used as an effective method for identifying high quality goods.”

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Better Together: Firmenich and BLH Renew Partnership

Both companies recently announced plans to renew the partnership that originally formed in 1994.

FEMA Announces 2012-2013 Board of Governors

President George Robinson III also appointed the leadership of all the association's standing committees

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