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CIAA questions need for labelling law
03-Jul-2008 - The need for new European legislation on nutrition labelling has been called into question by the CIAA (Confederation of Food and Drink Industries in Europe), as a survey indicates that uptake of its voluntary scheme has been significant.
Baobab - newest kid on the novel foods block
01-Jul-2008 - Africa farmers could be set to tap into a billion dollar industry with baobab, as the baobab fruit pulp obtained novel foods approval yesterday, FoodNavigator.com can report.
First food players sign up to lobbyist register
26-Jun-2008 - The European Commission's voluntary register of lobbyists and their interests went live on Monday, and already contains over 60 entries - but will food industry players take a pledge on transparency?
EU health claim list trimmed to 1500
23-Jun-2008 - The European Commission has culled its gargantuan nutrition and health claims list from more than 40,000 to 1500 as the health claims process moves closer to fruition in January, 2010.
Rosemary extracts to receive antioxidant status
16-Jun-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said rosemary extract is safe for use as an antioxidant in food, expanding application opportunities and increasing its natural appeal.
Hopes high that novel food revision will improve innovation
10-Jun-2008 - In the lead up to this week's publication of the first draft report on proposed changes to the novel foods regulation, concerns have again been raised on how the current process restricts innovation.
Lobbyist register to boost rulemaking transparency
09-Jun-2008 - A registers of lobbyists to the European Commission, including a code of conduct, will go live later this month, with the aim of increasing transparency in the dealings of groups that influence policy and decision-making.
EFSA: help wanted!
06-Jun-2008 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is calling for Europe and the world's best scientists to come forward to assist it in processing its ever-increasing workload.
Chinese MSG exporters to EU to pay stiff anti-dumping tariffs
06-Jun-2008 - The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping tariffs of almost 40 per cent on monosodium glutamate (MSG) imported to the EU from China, following an investigation into the effects of lower-priced imports on EU industry.
Parliament heart group advocates colours on front of packs
04-Jun-2008 - The European Parliament's Heart Group has declared its preferred best approach to front of pack labelling for food so consumers can see at a glance whether a product is good for their heart: four key nutrient quantities, plus colour coding.
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