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752[EU] Dietary reference values for thiamin (2016-12-19)Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) derived dietary reference values (DRVs) for thiamin (vitamin B1). The Panel considers that data from depletion–repletion studies in adults on the amount of ...2016-12-21
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751[EU] Re-evaluation of karaya gum (E 416) as a food additive (2016-12-19)Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient sources added to Food (ANS) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of karaya gum (E 416) as a food additive. Karaya gum (E 416) is an authorised food additive ...2016-12-21
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750[USA] Soda Tax Lawsuit Is Dismissed In Philadelphia; Industry Vows To Appeal (2016-12-19)The beverage industry's lawsuit against Philadelphia's soft drink tax was dismissed today paving the way for the collection of the 1-1/2 cent per ounce tax on sweetened beverages, which would fund the city's expanded pre-K program. A 14-page decision issued by Judge Gary S. Glazer dis...2016-12-21
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749[USA] Sen McCaskill calls on FDA to quickly finalize NDI guidance (2016-12-16)Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) is frustrated with bureaucratic delays to the New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) draft guidance, and is calling on the FDA to quickly finalize the document. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Regulation/Sen-McCaskill-calls-on-FDA-to-quick...2016-12-20
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748[USA] Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tolerances - A Rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (2016-12-19)AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of flumioxazin in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. The Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 ...2016-12-20
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747[Australia] FSANZ advice on imported food (2016-12-16)FSANZ provides advice to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on whether foods pose a medium to high risk to public health. FSANZ provides advice when the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources: asks for advice requests a review of previous advice provided by FSANZ. ...2016-12-19
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746[Canada] notice to Industry - Canada signs new MOU with USDA-APHIS for Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (2016-12-15)Ottawa, December 15, 2016: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is announcing the finalization of a revised greenhouse-grown plant certification program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The United States – Canada Greenhouse-...2016-12-19
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745[Canada] Nutrition labels on packaged foods to change : Health Canada (2016-12-14)The overhaul of nutrition labels on packaged foods in Canada aims to make the information easier to understand for consumers. But some nutrition experts say the changes don't go far enough. Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott announced Wednesday amendments to the Food and Drug Regulatio...2016-12-19
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744[EU] Second EFSA chemicals in food report underlines "crucial role of data" (2016-12-15)Pesticide residues in vegetables? Contaminants in palm oil? Traces of veterinary medicines in meat? This report provides an overview of data collected by EU Member States and stakeholders and analysed by EFSA in 2015 and 2016 to monitor and evaluate chemicals in food. This cooperation supports de...2016-12-19
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743[UK] Views sought on industry guide to safe production of watercress (2016-12-16)The watercress industry, in collaboration with the FSA/FSS, has produced a draft guide on the safe production of watercress. The guide is designed to provide watercress growers with practical advice on how to comply with food hygiene legislation and other considerations for watercress growers. ...2016-12-19