Regulatory
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Kaneka receives Novel Food approval for liquorice extract
The European Commission has granted Novel Food status to Kaneka’s liquorice extract, thereby opening up the use of the ingredient in a range of health and wellness supplements and beverages.
Regulatory | 06 January 2012
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GMO update affects EU member state rights
The debate about genetically modified and engineered organisms (GMOs) used in food production continues, with a global agreement coming into place enabling countries to adopt GM food labeling, says SGS Consumer Testing Services.
Regulatory | 12 December 2011
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Japanese company celebrates EU approval of stevia for use as sweetener
Stevia sweetener company Morita Kagaku Kogyo welcomes the final regulatory approval regarding steviol glycosides by the European Commission.
Regulatory | 22 November 2011
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Challenges lie ahead for Chinese food companies, says FDA expert
Companies in China are reportedly producing larger shipments, and are faster than ever before to stay competitive, according to a company founder and CEO.
Regulatory | 27 October 2011
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India Food Safety Act extends to local food business operators
The new Act mandates that food business companies, from manufacturers to food ingredient suppliers, are now responsible for food safety, according to the EAS.
Regulatory | 24 October 2011
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EC to decide on EU use of flavors not assessed by EFSA
Flavors deemed unable to be assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) could still be permitted for use on a final European Union (EU) Flavors list, according to EAS.
Regulatory | 21 September 2011
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Agilent Technologies’ LC/MS manufacturing achieves ISO 13485 certification
Agilent Technologies says its liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry systems (LC/MS), including 6100 Series single quadrupole and 6400 Series triple quadrupole systems, are now manufactured under ISO 13485 certification.
Regulatory | 15 September 2011
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India approves use of oligofructose in food and beverages
The BENEO-Institute has received regulatory approval of its prebiotic fiber, oligofructose, for use with more products in India. Having been approved for use in bakery products for several years, the Indian Ministry of Health allows oligofructose…
Regulatory | 29 July 2011
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EAS: Marketing food products with health benefits imminent in EU
The year 2012 will see advertising messages across the functional food market moving in a new direction as the European Commission begins to finalise its draft article 13.1 "Union List" of permitted health claims, an industry adviser has said. Wit…
Regulatory | 26 July 2011
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Codex decides on key issues for food supplement sector
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has agreed on a way forward for key issues in the food supplement sector the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) can report. The issues include those concerning steviol gly…
Regulatory | 15 July 2011
