ISO food safety certification underway in EU
SGS says it has issued the first ISO 22000 certification to a food processor in Spain, marking one of the first general uses of the supply chain standard in the EU.
Archives for November 10, 2005
Not enough safety data on chia, says EFSA
European food safety experts are calling for further safety studies on the omega-3 rich seed chia, before it can be introduced onto the European market.
Loders Croklaan targets trans fat free demand
Netherlands-based Loders Croklaan is expanding its palm oil processing facilities in the US in order to tap the growing demand for trans fat free oil.
Emission trade scheme inconsistent, hurts smaller companies
The EU's greenhouse gas trading scheme is being applied inconsistently across the bloc, hurts smaller companies and should not be expanded to other types of emissions, the food and drink association says in lobbying for changes to the agreement.
Nut allergies may not last, says study
As Europe prepares for tougher rules on allergen labeling, a new study has found that allergies to almonds, pecans, cashews and other tree nuts may not be lifelong.
Ferro develops high-purity parenteral sugars
Ferro introduced its new high-purity, low-endotoxin sucrose, maltose and trehalose sugars at the recent CPhI in Madrid, designed to improve product quality and broaden the market for injectable protein-based APIs.