Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Study reveals elevated levels of toxic metals in commonly consumed beverages
U.S – A recent study led by Tulane University has shed light on the presence of toxic metals in commonly consumed beverages, raising concerns as…
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China permits use of vitamins B1 and B2 in beverages, increases maximum dosage of taurine
CHINA – The food safety authority of China, the National Health Commission (NHC) Food Safety Standards and Monitoring and Evaluation Department has permitted the use…
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Woolworths recalls chicken viennas in South Africa, Botswana over cross-contamination
SOUTH AFRICA/BOTSWANA – Online retailer Woolworths has announced a recall of its Smoked Chicken Viennas, Cocktail Chicken Viennas, and Halaal Smoked Chicken Viennas with the…
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Kenyan detectives nab sugar fraud scheme in Kisii County
KENYA – Unscrupulous sugar business in Kenya has picked pace amid high surging prices for the commodity due to an ongoing shortage that has pushed…
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Kenya Bureau of Standards appoints Easter Ngari to replace suspended MD Benard Njiraini
KENYA – Esther Ngari, the director of Standards Development and Trade at the Kenya Bureau of Standards, has been appointed managing director to replace Lt…