USDA Releases 2016 Pesticide Survey Data
On February 8, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the annual pesticides data of 2016. The program surveyed more than 10000 samples, including fruits and vegetables, but also egg and milk.
Gluten Labeling for Pharmaceuticals?
The U.S. FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is currently proposing labeling recommendations for gluten in drugs.
Food Packaging Industry Must Significantly Adjust BPA Levels Downwards
New European Regulation requires food packaging industry to reduce Bisphenol A specific migration limits by a factor of 12 until September this year.
Spanish OCU targets Mineral Oils in Foods
Spanish Consumer Advocacy Organization, OCU, targets mineral oils in selected food products, including popular brand names.
Significant Amounts of Microplastic Found in Fleur de Sel
Fleur de Sel is a high-price product, appreciated by consumers for its flaky structure and taste. Recent studies have revealed that this product can be carrier of microplastics.
Lactalis Recalls 12 Million Packages of Infant Formula from 83 Countries
Lacatlis recalls 12 million Packages of Infant Formula from 83 Countries. Beyond the already mentioned two brand of Milumel and Picot which were already mentioned in our article from December 10, we learned that also the Taranis brand of Lactalis is affected.
Handheld Consumer Pesticide Detector wins CES Innovation Award
The electronics show in Las Vegas at the end of January showcases the latest technology innovations and awards around 100 products in different categories, from 3D printing to eco- and sustainable technologies and home appliances, and also a Handheld Pesticide Residue Detector for consumers.
Clostridium difficile benefits from Trehalose, a widely used Food Additive
Research published in Nature (Jan 3, 2018) suggests that the rise of these Clostridium infections is due to a few strains which can efficiently metabolize trehalose, a disaccharide often used in the food industry as an additive.
India’s Food Regulator Reprimanded over Potentially Unsafe Product Sales
The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) was everything but in favor of the FSSAI's recent work, which highlights the shortcomings of the Indian Agency's activities.
