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EU Food Fraud Network and AAC Report Published
European Commission publishes Food Fraud AAC report. 178 cases, approximately 15% up from last year! Read which adulterations made the headline.
Food Allergen Newsletter, August 2018
The Editorial Board of the AOAC Food Allergen Community Newsletter is pleased to announce the release of the second issue of 2018. Do not miss it!
Reflection on 20 Years of Food Allergen Testing
What have we learned in 20 years of food allergen analysis? Have we found answers to the most important questions? Are we facing new challenges? This article provides an overview about developments and status quo.
The “Art” of Scaremongering with Chemical Compounds
Scare- and fear-mongering have become constant when it comes to food. Potentially dangerous chemicals like dihydrogen monoxide make headlines. It is difficult for consumers to understand risk and risk assessment if the media pick up any (un-)qualified article that will make a good headline, but contributes nothing to the actual understanding of health implications (if any). It is imperative that companies, organizations and especially risk assessment agencies show more transparency and gain consumer trust, rather than allowing pseudo-science to take over.
German BfR Publishes Recommended Limits for Heavy Metals Lead and Cadmium in Infant Formula
The German Federal Agency for Risk Assessment (BfR) published its recommendation for lead and Cadmium in infant formula and food for small children.
Will the Newly-Formed SFPA Help Improve Consumers’ Perception of the Food Industry?
2017 numerous major food manufacturer decided to leave the Grocery Manufacturing Association (GMA) and some also ILSI North America. What followed was the formation of the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA) by Mars, Danone, Unilever and Nestlé. It offers a fresh start. But will it solve all issues? Who will win when GMA and SFPA argue for opposite developments?
Toluene-Free Printing Inks for Food Packaging Materials in India as Soon as 2019
BIS, the Bureau of Indian Standards, is working to update its current standard IS 15495 “Printing Ink for Food Packaging – Code of Practise” to exclude toluene from printing inks in food contact materials (FCM).
New Handheld Scanner Determines Microbiological Spoilage in Seconds
A new handheld device using fluorescence spectroscopy to determine microbiological spoilage has been developed in by German researchers. The device is able to determine the total viable count (TVC) on fresh meat. The device comes with limitations though.
Food Fraud Reports and RASFF (2018 to July)
Food Fraud Reporter and the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) are the key sources at European Commission level to find which cases of food fraud have happened. We looked at both and compared. There seems to be little correlation in several cases.
