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Sweetener “to be declared a possible carcinogen”, reports claim
According to latest reports, popular artificial sweetener aspartame “will be listed in July as ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’ for the first time”, by the IARC.
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Recall Roundup: Incorrect use-by dates and choking hazards
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US in the last week.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
This week we look at food recalls in the UK and the US including houmous being recalled due to the presence of pieces of plastic.
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Great Success for “THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2023”
THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2023, Asia’s leading food and beverage trade show, took place during 23-27 May 2023. This trade show was a massive and comprehensive event held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, covering an area of over 130,000 square meters.
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FSA and FSS launch new application system for regulated products
The FSA and FSS have launched a new system for regulated products to "help businesses through the authorisation process".
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Researchers create “real-time” spoilage alert sensor
A team of scientists at Koç University have created a “revolutionary” sensor that they claim enables real-time spoilage alerts on food.
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens
This Recall Roundup we look at food recalls that have occurred due to incorrect allergen labelling in the US and UK.
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Potential uses of bacteriophages for microbial meat safety
María Lavilla and Estibaliz Ruiz-Santamaria from AZTI-BRTA share the benefits of applying bacteriophages throughout the food chain in the fight against AMR.
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FSA unveils updated Code of Practice
The Food Standards Agency has released an updated Code of Practice that focuses on inspection efforts for higher risk food businesses.
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World Food Safety Day: FDA priorities amid structural changes
This World Food Safety Day, New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Consumer Brands Association’s Sarah Gallo about what the FDA should prioritising amid upheaval.
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British Lion enhances its Code of Practise for eggs
British Lion has launched version eight of its Code Of Practise, incorporating the latest scientific and veterinary advice so that eggs can be produced to the “highest standard” of food safety.
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Sixty years of standard setting – where Codex came from and where it’s going
To mark its 60th year, Sarah Cahill, Steve Wearne and Tom Heilandt reflect on the history of the Codex Alimentarius Commission from its inception to its scope and continuing evolution in serving the interests of consumers and the food and beverage industry alike.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and pathogens
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including Lidl chocolate containing pieces of plastic.
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Foods Program reform misses the mark
The infant formula crisis in the US last year prompted calls for reform at the FDA. Brian Ronholm is Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports and here reflects on the FDA’s response to industry-wide concern.
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Is almond milk yoghurt better for you than dairy-based?
When weighing up almond milk yoghurt and dairy-based milk yoghurt, researchers have found that the former packs “an overall greater nutritional punch”.
