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One Step Closer to Globally Harmonized Pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)?
With the fiercely debated EFSA decision to extend the license for glyphosate for another five years, the achievement of the WTO ministerial conference in Buenos Aires is very welcomed. 17 signatory countries have agreed to increase the capacity of Codex in setting international standards on maximum residue levels (MRLs).
Extended International Recall of Lactalis Infant Formula Due to Salmonella Agona Contamination
The first 20 cases of infant sickness were already reported in France in early December. This had prompted the recall of 12 Lactalis products suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella Agona (Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Agona). Later that week, some more cases of infant sickness were reported.
Food Allergen Newsletter, December 2017
The Editorial Board of the AOAC Food Allergen Community Newsletter is pleased to announce the release of the third issue of 2017. Do not miss this Special Issue!
Food Allergen Newsletter, September 2017
The Editorial Board of the AOAC Food Allergen Community Newsletter is pleased to announce the release of the second issue of 2017. Enjoy the read!
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Chasing Zero Session at IAFP Europe Meeting
Excellent 'Chasing Zero' session moderated by Tony Flood.
ILSI Europe Annual Meeting
Impressive speaker line-up on first day of ILSI Europe annual symposium: Britt Maestroni (FAO), Diána Bánáti (ILSI Europe), Ana Canals Caballero (AECOSAN), Katrin Schutte (European Commission), Bert Popping (FOCOS - Food Consulting... Strategically), Lynn Frewer (Newcastle University) and Tim Benton (University of Leeds).
Consumer Devices for Food Allergen and Gluten Testing
At the AOAC mid-year meeting, members of the community came together to discuss emerging consumer devices for the analysis of food allergens and gluten. It was noted that in several cases results obtained by consumer devices and by analytical tests used routinely by food industry showed discrepancies.
China Food Fraud and Enforcement Roundtable
China food fraud regulation and enforcement roundtable. Excellent event and discussions around the new Food safety draft (and its gaps) with representation of CFDA, Walmart, University of California, Los Angeles and US Pharmacopeia.
