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FDA unveils first Deputy Commissioner for Humans Foods Program
The FDA has revealed that James “Jim” Jones will be the first Deputy Commissioner for its Human Foods Program.
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The Food Integrity Report by New Food
Get a taste of Food Integrity Global 2023: Dive into expert insights on food safety, sustainability, and innovation. Download the Food Integrity Report now.
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FSS launches food crime protection tool for businesses
Food Standards Scotland has unveiled its new online tool that it claims may prevent them becoming a victim of food crime.
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Aleph Farms makes historic European cultivated meat submission
In a landmark moment, Aleph Farms has made Europe’s first cultivated meat approval submission to Swiss regulators.
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Bad apples? With animal cruelty, the whole orchard is rotten
Sean Gifford, Managing Director of The Humane League UK discusses why he thinks animal cruelty is an ongoing problem in the UK food industry and why a “strong movement” is necessary.
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Why is it important to align school meals with nutrition standards?
A study has found that if school meals in the US were aligned to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, children’s wellbeing would be “further supported”.
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Are rice shortages on the horizon?
Will we be facing shortages of rice in the near future? Professor Chris Elliott examines the impact of the Indian rice export ban and reveals some shocking findings...
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Is the wait nearly over for FDA updates?
Reporting on what Donald Prater from the FDA has to say about updates at the Administration, Grace Galler highlights key takeaways from his talk at IAFP 2023.
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Lack of vegan food legal definition could cost lives, CTSI warns
In its new report, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has warned that the lack of legal definition for vegan food puts those with allergies at risk.
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The most important new food legislation for a generation?
Professor Chris Elliott reveals what he thinks is the most important piece of legislation for a long time is and explains its impact on the food and beverage sector.
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Prime time for investigation? US Senator urges FDA action
In recent statements, Majority Leader for the United States Senate Chuck Schumer has urged the FDA to investigate Prime drinks for their “absurd caffeine content”.
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Expert urges Government to fill gaps in food technology legislation
University of Birmingham’s Dr Mariela de Amstalden urges policymakers to take action to improve rules for various food technologies.
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Getting novel foods to market
In this article, experts discuss the how the FSA is considering a range of possible proposals for novel food approval and facilitating how to get new food products to market in the UK more quickly.
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Recall Roundup: High caffeine levels and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including a fitness product being recalled due to high levels of caffeine.
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Sweetener “to be declared a possible carcinogen”, reports claim
According to latest reports, popular artificial sweetener aspartame “will be listed in July as ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’ for the first time”, by the IARC.
