Food safety
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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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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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Condemned sugar saga leads to suspension of 27 state agency officials in Kenya
KENYA – Several state agency officials have been placed in the spotlight after 20,000 bags of contaminated sugar that had been previously condemned allegedly found…
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WHO recommends against use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of NCDs
GLOBAL – Non-sugar sweetener (NSS) producers have received a major blow to their businesses following the WHO decision to recommend against the use of their…