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Nov

2013

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British Lion Code of Practice changes to prevent food fraud

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A new version of the British Lion Code of Practice will prevent food and drink manufacturers from becoming the victims of food fraud and further improve food safety and traceability ...

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Nov

2013

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Probiotic labelling bid shaky, says top legal group

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The chances of the European Commission (EC) approving the latest bid to use the term ‘probiotic’ as a ‘generic descriptor’ are slim, according to law firm Eversheds.   During a ...

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Oct

2013

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What’s the public health effect of a health claim for fructose?

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The EU recently approved a health claim for fructose – but the EFSA opinion also included a health warning. So could the positive health claim lead to negative health outcomes? ...

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Oct

2013

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Smoke flavouring regulation to hit European agenda

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The European Commission will review 11 authorised smoke flavouring primary products later this month, taking into consideration the European Food Safety Authority‘s (EFSA) previous safety concerns.   Based on EFSA’s ...

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Oct

2013

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Make Stilton in Stilton? No! Defra rejects Stilton PDO amendment

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The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been accused of “nit-picking” after rejecting a proposed amendment to the protected designation of origin (PDO) for Stilton, that ...

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26

Oct

2013

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New regulations on contaminants, food additives, flavourings, enzymes and extraction solvents

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New regulations on contaminants in food, and on food additives, flavourings, enzymes and extraction solvents, will come into force on 31 October 2013 in England. Parallel legislation will be established ...

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Oct

2013

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Fenland celery joins Champagne and Stilton in getting EU protected status

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Fenland celery has joined the ranks of Champagne, Stilton and Cornish pasties in gaining protected food status from the EU.   Grown in peaty soils in East Anglia, the winter ...

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08

Oct

2013

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EU passes generic descriptors law: Clearing up confusion or compromising commercial freedom?

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The European Commission has passed a law meaning generic descriptors for food and beverage products which could be construed as health claims will only be allowed if they have been ...

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Oct

2013

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European Parliament rejects carbohydrate health claim

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The European Parliament has vetoed a health claim linking carbohydrate consumption to normal brain function after objections that it could promote sugar consumption.   The claim, that “carbohydrates contribute to ...

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Oct

2013

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Cadbury in purple haze as Nestlé wins appeal

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Nestlé’s appeal against Cadbury’s trademark for a particular shade of the colour purple has been accepted by the UK Court of Appeal this morning.   This means that Cadbury cannot ...

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