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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.
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The FSA Food Law Code of Practice: Explained
The FSA explains its new Food Law Code of Practice in more detail and answers some of the key you have about how it will impact the food and beverage industry.
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USDA approves cultivated chicken for consumers
UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat are now able to start commercial production and sales of cultivated chicken for US consumers.
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FSA and FSS launch new application system for regulated products
The FSA and FSS have launched a new system for regulated products to "help businesses through the authorisation process".
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Bipartisan letter argues against proposed steel tariffs
Thirty-six members of Congress have written a bipartisan letter to the Biden Administration urging it to oppose steel tariffs to protect consumers and manufacturers.
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Asda and Sainsbury’s scolded for “unlawful” land agreements
The CMA has told supermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury’s to not block land from being used by rival stores.
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UK President of Danone urges higher taxes on unhealthy food
Boss of Danone calls for “meaningful intervention from the government” to improve the health profile of food products in the UK.
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FSA unveils updated Code of Practice
The Food Standards Agency has released an updated Code of Practice that focuses on inspection efforts for higher risk food businesses.
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World Food Safety Day: FDA priorities amid structural changes
This World Food Safety Day, New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Consumer Brands Association’s Sarah Gallo about what the FDA should prioritising amid upheaval.
