Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that glyphosate, a herbicide used on food crops, is unlikely to cause cancer and recommends raising safety levels.
Archives for November 13, 2015
Novel food regulation to be written into EU law books
A vote this week from the Council of the EU means the updated novel food regulation will soon be written into EU law books.
Unhealthy snacks heavily advertised to children: UConn study
A study claims that while snacks in schools are getting healthier, snack companies are still targeting children with unhealthy snacks.
Time for candy makers to prepare for FDA added sugar label changes, says consultant
US confectioners should ready themselves to declare percentage daily values for added sugars set at 10% of total calorie intake, which could be a regulatory requirement by 2018, says a consultant for the Sweetener Users Association.