Food safety
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New global standard for online sale of alcohol introduced to support responsible drinking
GLOBAL – A new global standard for the online sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages has been launched by major stakeholders in the industry as…
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Study shows many consumers don’t know what ‘Best If Used By’ and ‘Use By’ dates mean
US – A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior has revealed that consumers are confused by what “Use By” and…
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European Food Safety Authority flags Titanum Dioxide as “non-safe” whitening food additive
EUROPE – The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) has, in its latest safety assessment, flagged titanium dioxide (E171) as a “non-safe” whitening food additive. Titanium…
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India’s food safety authority issues SOPs for licensing and registration of fortified food products
INDIA – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued provisions for licensing and registration of fortified food products in its Food…
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Kenya adopts new standards to govern fast-growing food additives market
KENYA – Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the government standards agency has approved five new standards aimed to boost the safety and quality of food…