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Italy introduces country of origin labels for pasta and rice
Rice and pasta products on sale in Italy will be required to carry country of origin labels from February. The measures were passed earlier this week by the Minister for Agriculture, Maurizio Martina, and the Minister for Economic Development, Carlo Calenda. They will see the Italian authorities implement a two-year trial of the scheme. During […]
CollaGin complaint upheld for ‘making therapeutic claims’
The Independent Complaints Panel has upheld two complaints against CollaGin – a UK gin distilled with pure collagen – for packaging that ‘suggested the product had therapeutic qualities or could help with the consumer’s appearance in some way’. The Portman Group – a group which is funded by 10 industry member companies and promotes responsible […]
Change to novel foods rules may open door for raft of new fruits
Simplification and centralisation of the European novel foods process means applications based on traditional use will soon be allowed – Resulting in shorter and cheaper routes to market, and the potential for using new fruits and juices that could come with health claims, says Dr John Wilkinson. Novel food laws are changing. Meaning that from […]
Game on: Four industry giants pledge to use French nutrition logo
France’s official – but voluntary – nutrition label has its first takers as retailers Intermarché, Leclerc and Auchan as well as meat, seafood and ready meal manufacturer Fleury Michon commit to its use on their products. The nutrition logo, NutriScore, was recently adopted as France’s official label and received the backing of the World Health […]
Artificial sweeteners raise stroke and dementia risk, study claims
Drinking at least one artificially sweetened beverage daily may increase the risk of developing stroke or dementia compared to those who consumed this drink less than once a week. The findings, published in the Stroke journal, were not observed in those consuming sugar-sweetened beverages as researchers warned of the implications arising from the increase in […]
Belgium proposes legal changes on self-checking and food supplements
Legislative changes in Belgium’s General Food Law Act could see changes to existing rules on the maximum levels for various nutrients, while for some nutrients the maximum levels could be removed entirely. Several legislative changes are expected in Belgium especially in the General Food Law Act, Regulation 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs and Regulation […]
Hemp for human food consumption finally gets the green light in Australia and New Zealand
Hemp foods are finally set to hit Australian plates after regulators approved legislation legalising low-THC hemp for human consumption as a food. The decision has been welcomed by industry players keen to reap the rewards of the international market for hemp foods, which is currently estimated to be worth $1bn annually. The Australia and New […]
EU low-cal diet industry “could fold” if rules rubber stamped, warns trade body
New rules on low calorie diets could wipe out manufacturers and distributors of weight loss programmes in Europe, according to an industry trade body which is urging regulators to seek a compromise agreement. Low calorie diets (LCD:800-1200 calories a day) and very low calorie diets (VLCD:400-800 calories a day) are niche and are often prescribed […]
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