Archives for October 31, 2007

← 2007

Europe takes 'wait-and-see' stance on diacetyl flavouring

By  Laura Crowley and Ahmed ElAmin

EU regulators and processors say they are examining the use of diacetyl for foods, following reports of hundreds of US workers falling ill from a deadly lung disease linked to the inhalation of the popcorn flavouring chemical.

Scientists warn against folic acid fortification

By  Charlotte Eyre

Researchers at the UK Institute of Food Research have warned that fortifying flour with folic acid may lead to a range of health problems, a finding that calls into question the Food Standard Agency's approval of the move earlier this year.