Search Perfumer & Flavorist: Page 3

456 Results

Section: Flavor > Regulatory & Research

Tracker: Food Price Inflation Weakens

Food prices fell 1.2% from March to April 2009, and were up just 7.6% on the previous year, according to a recent data from Verdict Research Consulting (London).

Draft Kennedy Food Safety Bill

Senator Ted Kennedy, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), has circulated a draft food safety title of legislation on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which includes four broad categories: Preventing Food-borne Illness, Intervention, Response to Unsafe Foods and Enhancing Capacity.

Food Solvent/Residue List Revised

The International Organization of the Flavor Industry has revised its "List of Accepted Solvents and Maximum Residue Limits in Final Food."

The FDA's approach to food safety will likely result in many new regulations impacting the industry.

Food Safety’s Impact On F&F Regulations

Why recategorization of food allergens, recalls and remodeled requirements could influence the industry.

EFSA Food Residue Report: 96% Compliant

Organization notes exceeded MRLs may not necessarily pose a health risk.

Food Science Not Effectively Communicating Safety

Consumer misperceptions, the challenge for the industry

Japan OKs Butyraldehyde for Food

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has designated butyraldehyde as legal for use in flavors in Japan.

FDA Inspection of Imported Foods

The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) has released a letter regarding a possible shift in how the FDA inspects and regulates imported foods.

EFSA Releases Comprehensive Food Consumption Database Overview

Features a summary on statistical information on food consumption for a number of EU countries

pf_safe_lead_122718

Food Safety in the Time of FSMA

As healthier beverages continue to hit the shelves, beverage manufacturers and importers are faced with additional compliance challenges surrounding policy behind the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Canada Unveils Food Labeling Plan

In order to better reflect the true origins of products in the marketplace, the Canadian government has announced an action plan which will require products to be labeled and advertised accurately and truthfully.

Food Protection Workshop in May

A Food Protection Workshop will be held May19-20, 2009 to provide information on food safety, food defense, regulations authorized by the Bioterrorism Act other issues related to the Food Protection Plan.

180 Chinese Food Plants Closed

A New York Times story reports that some 180 food plants have been shuttered in light of 23,000 food safety violations.

Pf Cookie Lead 13019

Crave a Fatty Food? Smell It Instead!

The study examines the ambient scent of fatty foods and its influence on human cravings.

Publication of Sixth Food Chemicals Codex

Regular launches planned, USP to work with food companies for adherence

Toxins, aflatoxins, natural toxicants and antinutrients in foods.

Safety data required for food additives. To deal effectively with food additives and safety requirements for them, there must be a constructive relationship between the flavor industry and the legislators. But that is not enough. The attitudes of the more vocal members of the community have had a good deal to do with regulatory and legislative principles under which we operate. We are not going to change those principles without changing some of the underlying attitudes. To achieve this, some new perspectives will be necessary.

Canada Food Safety Plan

According to a spokeswoman for Health Minister Tony Clement, the Canadian Government soon plans to introduce the "Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act."

Reportable Food Registry Guidance

The entirety of H.R. 3580, the Food and Drug Administration Act Amendments of 2007, is available here.

Page 3 of 26