Bisphenol A becomes test of leadership for FDA
Each day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dithers in delivering its verdict on the safety of bisphenol A (BPA), its authority is diminished and its credibility wanes.
Archives for December 14, 2009
Concerns raised over folic acid in bread
Enforced consumption of folic acid introduces adverse health risks to a wider population and flour millers and bakers may be legally liable for health claims resulting from mandatory folic acid fortification, claims one of the leaders of the Australian...
Tougher, lighter PP film for modified atmosphere packaging
A new polypropylene (PP) food packaging film offers greater temperature resistance, improved transparency and significant lightweighting opportunities, said manufacturers Borealis.
EFSA gives polyol bulk sweetener a positive opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delivered a positive scientific opinion on polyglycitol syrup, a common bulk sweetener used in bakery products.