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Regulatory News Feb 03,2012

European Parliament Blocks Proposal for "Percentage Less" Claims

The proposal would have allowed, for example, a "15% less sugar" claim, which would be based on a previous formulation of the same product. MEPs say this would be hard to compare - or could misleadingly appear healthier - than a "reduced sugar" label.

Regulatory News Feb 02,2012

FSA Publishes Priorities on Science and Evidence

The plan outlines priority science and evidence activities for the coming year, including potential areas for research funding and workshops that will help develop the Agency’s evidence base.

Regulatory News Jan 31,2012

51% of Food Inspections Fail in China

According to the recent AsiaInspection 2011 Q4 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of Asia-based manufacturing and the quality control services industry, while the majority of these inspections were failed because of minor defects, 10% were for critical defects with an extreme case involving contamination by a large quantity of rodent fecal matter.

Regulatory News Jan 31,2012

EFSA Highlights Key Accomplishments to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Year

During its 10th anniversary year, EFSA will be highlighting how its scientific work has contributed to the protection of European consumers and will also be looking to shape the future. EFSA has strengthened its ties with its partners and stakeholders in the EU and beyond and, with its newly adopted science strategy and comprehensive policy to ensure the independence of its scientific decision-mak....

Regulatory News Jan 31,2012

FDA Urged to Require Sodium Reduction in Food Supply

“Unfortunately, the food industry has failed to significantly bring down sodium levels despite 40 years of governmental admonitions. It’s time for the FDA to step in and require reasonable reductions.”

Regulatory News Jan 30,2012

IDFA Commends USDA for Highlighting Importance of Dairy in Reimbursable School Meal Rule

Earlier this year, IDFA leaders sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to highlight the continuing decline in milk consumption at schools and the corresponding rise of competing beverages available on school grounds.

Regulatory News Jan 27,2012

EFSA Publishes Risk Assessment Guidance on GM Animals

The development of EFSA’s guidance on food and feed risk assessment of GM animals and animal health and welfare aspects followed a programme of work that began in 2009.

Regulatory News Jan 27,2012

New ISO Standard Makes Food Irradiation Safer

ISO 14470:2011, Food irradiation – Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of the process of irradiation using ionizing radiation for the treatment of food, not only provides requirements, but also guidance for meeting them.