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All rights reserved.Thu, 9 Feb 2012 04:21:15 +0800Kaneka receives Novel Food approval for liquorice extracthttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/kaneka-receives-novel-food-approval-for-liquorice-extract/8140The 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.http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/kaneka-receives-novel-food-approval-for-liquorice-extract/8140Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0800GMO update affects EU member state rightshttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/gmo-update-affects-eu-member-state-rights/8067The 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.http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/gmo-update-affects-eu-member-state-rights/8067Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0800Japanese company celebrates EU approval of stevia for use as sweetenerhttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/japanese-company-celebrates-eu-approval-of-stevia-for-use-as-sweetener/8051Stevia sweetener company Morita Kagaku Kogyo welcomes the final regulatory approval regarding steviol glycosides by the European Commission.http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/japanese-company-celebrates-eu-approval-of-stevia-for-use-as-sweetener/8051Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0800Challenges lie ahead for Chinese food companies, says FDA experthttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/challenges-lie-ahead-for-chinese-food-companies-says-fda-expert/8036Companies in China are reportedly producing larger shipments, and are faster than ever before to stay competitive, according to a company founder and CEO.http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/challenges-lie-ahead-for-chinese-food-companies-says-fda-expert/8036Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800India Food Safety Act extends to local food business operatorshttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/india-food-safety-act-extends-to-local-food-business-operators/8034The new Act mandates that food business companies, from manufacturers to food ingredient suppliers, are now responsible for food safety, according to the EAS.http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/india-food-safety-act-extends-to-local-food-business-operators/8034Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0800EC to decide on EU use of flavors not assessed by EFSAhttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/ec-to-decide-on-eu-use-of-flavors-not-assessed-by-efsa/8011Flavors 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.http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/ec-to-decide-on-eu-use-of-flavors-not-assessed-by-efsa/8011Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800Agilent Technologies’ LC/MS manufacturing achieves ISO 13485 certificationhttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/agilent-technologies-lc-ms-manufacturing-achieves-iso-13485-certification/8006Agilent 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.http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/agilent-technologies-lc-ms-manufacturing-achieves-iso-13485-certification/8006Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800India approves use of oligofructose in food and beverageshttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/india-approves-use-of-oligofructose-in-food-and-beverages/7973The 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…http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/india-approves-use-of-oligofructose-in-food-and-beverages/7973Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800EAS: Marketing food products with health benefits imminent in EUhttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/eas-marketing-food-products-with-health-benefits-imminent-in-eu/7971The 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…http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/eas-marketing-food-products-with-health-benefits-imminent-in-eu/7971Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800Codex decides on key issues for food supplement sectorhttp://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/codex-decides-on-key-issues-for-food-supplement-sector/7925The 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…http://www.asiafoodjournal.com/article/codex-decides-on-key-issues-for-food-supplement-sector/7925Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800