Regulatory
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EAS workshop advised on health claims regulation in Asia, Europe
An EAS workshop held on May 17 in Singapore discussed on the health claims regulation in Asia and the European Union to help functional food and health supplement companies build optimum market strategies.
Regulatory | 22 May 2012
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Functional Technologies files GRAS notification for AP yeast
The subsidiary of Functional Technologies Phyterra Yeast has submitted to the USFDA a generally recognized as safe notification for its acrylamide-preventing yeast.
Regulatory | 02 March 2012
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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
