Senators call for tighter food safety laws
A number of Democratic senators have called for the establishment of a joint task force to examine recent outbreaks of E.coli, and suggest legal changes designed to prevent future problems.
Archives for December 14, 2006
EC Health claims publication update
The new European health and nutrition claims regulation and food fortification regulation will enter into force in January 2007, as the EC decides not the wait for adoption of the comitology amendments.
DuPont expands corn business in China
Biotech firm DuPont has further strengthened its position in China, announcing this week the formation of a joint venture with one of the country's largest seed production companies.
Parliament passes chemicals law
The EU Parliament yesterday voted for a tougher regulatory regime for chemicals, requiring producers and users to replace some of the current chemicals in use with safer alternatives, if they exist.
Food industry 'in compliance' with illegal dye regs
The vast majority of foods tested for a range of illegal dyes comply with the law, claims the UK's FSA.
Routine features first in breakfast choices, says study
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by market researcher the NPD Group.
Australian project to turn food waste into healthy ingredients
A new project was launched this week by Australian food researchers to tap bioactive compounds from agricultural and food industry waste for use in health-enhancing foods and nutraceuticals.