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Council backs new rules on EU organic production
New EU rules intended to simplify organic farming and processing have been approved by EU Council representatives. The regulation, which covers agricultural products, food, seeds, plants and processed products, aims to harmonise rules on EU production, ensure third countries comply with non-EU organic production, reduce red tape for farmers and make it easier for new […]
Industry should label food as a meal not a snack to prevent over-eating, say scientists
Labelling food as a snack rather than a meal, or packaging it as a snack leads to people eating “significantly more”, researchers say, and they are calling on industry to change the way it markets food for the sake of public health. Researchers from the University of Surrey gave 80 women an identical pasta dish […]
Slovenia plans action on trans fats
Slovenia became the latest European country to move against trans fats in processed foods when it introduced a decree that aims to provide maximum levels for trans fatty acids (TFAs). The country submitted a decree on the maximum permissible level of trans fats in foods to the European Commission earlier this month. Under the proposal, […]
EU to set legal definition of vegetarian and vegan food
The European Commission says it will begin the process of establishing a legal definition of vegetarian and vegan food in 2019, an announcement that has been welcomed by food manufacturers. Preparatory work for an implementing act on labelling vegan and vegetarian food will begin in 2019, the European Commission confirmed last week in its Regulatory […]
ASA rules turmeric and vit A claims overstep advertising code
A raft of British firms continue to test the boundaries of UK supplement advertising as the Advertising Standards Authority take action over health claims used to market joint health and weight loss products. UK-based New Nordic were reprimanded over claims its Blue Berry Eyebright Plus Mega-Strength tablets improved eye health. Its magazine advertisement for Blue […]
Process labels can ‘stigmatise’ otherwise healthy foods, study finds
Certification labels can confuse consumers and stigmatise foods that do not carry a mark, despite being otherwise healthy, a new study suggests. There has been a proliferation of certification labels in recent years, from organic and Fairtrade, to cage-free and outdoor bread. However, according to a new study, funded by the University of Delaware, this […]
Industry reacts to Italy’s origin law
All food and drink produced or packaged in Italy must give the name and address of the processing factory on pack, or face a heavy fine. We asked food manufacturers how it will affect them. According to the legislation which was published last month , manufacturers must indicate on pack the address of the Italian […]
On pack aesthetics are big driver for sales of healthy snack bars
The colours and flavour descriptions used on packaging for healthy snack bars are a driving factor for consumers trying to make healthier choices, reveals a new study. White and green colours were found to be most commonly associated with health, whilst nutritional information labels were only acknowledge in the absence of other packaging design traits. […]
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