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FEMA GRAS 26 Now Available

Latest ingredient additions include glucosyl steviol glycosides and Szechuan pepper extract.

Flavor Properties of FEMA GRAS List 26 Flavor Chemicals

This article features an assessment of 26 GRAS ingredients released by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

6th Edition of Food Chemical Codex Now Open-Source

Bringing transparency to the revision and commentary process

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Jason Li Joins ZoomEssence

In his new role as director of process technology, Jason Li, Ph.D., will focus on the development and broader application of the company’s patented low-process technology, Zooming.

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Comment Period on Furfuryl Alcohol Prop 65 Listing Extended

FEMA says the Notice of Intent to List does not describe furfuryl alcohol as a flavor ingredient. #furfurylalcoholprop65

European Food Safety Authority Releases Test Findings on 62 Flavoring Materials

Out of the 62 materials, 58 chemicals were found safe

A Neurobehavioral Analysis of I-Amino Acids as Taste Stimuli

We have described several aspects of amino acid gustatory stimulation in this report. Most convey the same message: despite some peculiarities in response time courses, amino acids bear striking similarities to the salts, acids and sugars which the majority of investigators use as taste stimuli. By determining the gustatory properties of amino acids, future research into nutrition and food selection may proceed in a logical fashion through several levels of nutrient complexity and at successive levels of the nervous system.

FDA Opens 60-Day Comment Period For Artificial Trans Fat Ruling

The agency has opened a 60-day comment period on this preliminary determination to collect additional data and to gain input on the time potentially needed for food manufacturers to reformulate.

California Proposition 65

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is currently beginning the process of drafting possible regulatory language addressing the methods of delivery and content of warnings for exposures to listed chemicals in foods.

Pyrazine Generation from the Maillard Reaction of Mixed Amino Acids in Model Systems

In the present study, we used Kuo et al.’s previously reported selective purge-and-trap methods to study the effect of four amino acids, acting singly or in combination, on the generation of pyrazines.

Pulegone Added to Prop 65

Move "not based upon sufficient information," according to key trade groups.

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Imbibe Offering Prop 65 Compliant Beverage Solutions

The beverage solutions company has developed replacements for caramel color and furfuryl alcohol which will allow customers to remove the Prop 65 claim on products.

EFSA Adopts Strategic Plan 2009–2013

The European Food Safety Authority’s management board has adopted a five-year strategic plan to maximise the benefits of its scientific expertise across Europe.

This podcast covers how Zemea® helps flavorists formulate for current trends, technical advantages, possible applications and much more.

[podcast] Meeting Current Flavor Formulation Trends with Zemea

This podcast covers how Zemea® helps flavorists formulate for current trends, technical advantages, possible applications and much more.

Kelli Heinz currently works as the vice president of marketing and industry affairs at Bell Flavors & Fragrances.

Kelli Heinz Appointed 2025-2026 Flavor Extract Manufacturers Association President

Heinz has over 20 years of experience in the flavor and fragrance industry and has been a member of FEMA since the early days of her career.

European Flavor Regulation (EC) No. 2232/96

On October 28, 1996, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, according to certain procedures and needs (see sidebars), adopted the following Regulation (EC) No. 2232/96 laying down a Community procedure for flavoring substances used or intended for use in or on foodstuffs

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Azelis Grows in the Australian and New Zealand Market with New Acquisition

Murray Nancekivell, Chemcolour CEO explained, “Chemcolour has positioned itself well in the New Zealand and Australian markets and the time is right to continue this growth. The acquisition of Chemcolour by Azelis puts us in an even stronger position in the market to better serve our customers and principals.”

EFSA: SmokEz Enviro 23 in Food a “Safety Concern”

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that margins of safety in use of SmokEz Enviro 23 in or on foods are insufficient and that the product’s proposed uses and use levels are of safety concern.

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