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FDA seeks to revoke brominated vegetable oil regulation
The FDA has proposed a rule to revoke regulation that allows the use of brominated vegetable oil in food based on data and remaining “unresolved safety questions”.
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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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FDA begins search for new Deputy Commissioner
The FDA has released updates regarding its regulatory affairs restructuring and its search for a Human Foods Deputy Commissioner.
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Recall round up: Undeclared allergens, Listeria monocytogenes and incorrect cooking instructions
Read our latest roundup of food recalls impacting the US, Canada and Ireland, including several cases of Listeria monocytogenes, allergens not being included on the label and incorrect cooking instructions.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A pathogen found in Jif peanut butter has caused a range of recalls in the US and Canada this week.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK and US
This week’s roundup includes undeclared allergens and a pathogen causing numerous food and drink recalls in the UK and US.
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What does the FDA plan to do about that extra ingredient in your juice?
The FDA has issued a draft guidance report to the industry on what it plans to do about the levels of lead in juice.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and the UK
A toxin has been found in certain dried figs in Canada, whilst pieces of plastic cause recalls in a UK supermarket.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
This week’s recall roundup includes vegan truffles being taken off the marketplace due to undeclared milk and fish sandwiches that contain a potential choking hazard.
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How workable is FDA’s new proposed Ag water rule?
With National Groundwater Awareness Week and World Water Day both occurring this month, Dr David Acheson provides expert perspective on water issues facing the food industry, with a focus on the FDA's new proposed Ag water rule.
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New immunotherapy could be the answer peanut allergy sufferers seek
Scientists in the US have found that a new form of allergen immunotherapy, which uses microneedles, has the potential to radically improve peanut allergy desensitisation.
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Is there a link between heavy metals and autism?
Debates have arisen over the years as to whether or not there is a link between heavy metals and child development. Now, a new court case hopes to shed a light on this once and for all.
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Should we embrace upcycled food?
As the need to be 'green' becomes ever more present, New Food’s Editorial Assistant, Abi Sritharan, investigates the challenges and opportunities of using surplus ingredients to create upcycled food products.
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FDA proposes a new rule regarding food contact notifications (FCNs)
The FDA has proposed a new rule to revise procedures and update reasons for revoking the authorisations for food contact substances.
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Recall roundup: Listeria, undeclared milk and metal fragments
From metal pieces in a dessert to milk in a vegan product, here are some of this week’s food recalls from the UK, US and Canada
