Almost half honey imported into EU “adulterated”, investigation finds
Almost half of the honey imported into the EU could be “adulterated” and around 60% blended with extraneous sugars, an…
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EU acts to cut arsenic levels in baby food
The EU has adopted new limits on the amount of arsenic permitted in certain food items, including infant formula. The…
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E171 titanium dioxide unsafe as food additive, EU watchdog warns
The additive titanium dioxide, or E171, is no longer safe to use in food, the EU's food watchdog has warned. After a…
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Covid-19 food industry updates – Friday 18 September (free to read)
just-food is providing daily updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the world's packaged food sector. *This article is…
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Should the UK take new approach to novel foods post-Brexit?
Ben Cooper reports from an industry event in London to weigh up whether the UK should change its stance on…
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Food firms studying draft EU law to reduce acrylamide
Food manufacturers are considering a proposed EU law to introduce mandatory measures aimed at reducing acrylamide in food products. A…
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California mulling BPA labelling requirements
California's state regulators are considering introducing more stringent labelling requirements for food products containing the chemical bisphenol-A. Last week, the…
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Pioneers enters sealed bid for Arab Dairy
Private equity firm Pioneers Holding is keen to remain in the running to acquire Egyptian dairy firm Arab Dairy, according…
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EU: No compromise on food standards for TTIP, EU commissioner-elect says
The EU's commissioner-designate for health and food safety Vytenis Andriukaitis, has promised members of the European Parliament he will oppose…
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EU: “Food browning” process linked to cancer risk – EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority has linked the presence of acrylamide -a chemical produced by the same process that browns…
