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642[New Zealand] Public health warning extended - Marine biotoxin in shellfish (2016-10-28)The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today extended the public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested between Akaroa Head and Gore Bay. The warning has been extended northwards from Motunau Beach following further testing. Routine tests on shellf...2016-10-31
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641[EU] Meps call for EU limit on industrial trans fats in food (2016-10-26)The EU should place mandatory limits on industrially-produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, infertility, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity for consumers, says a resolution voted on Wednesday. TFA intake is mostly linked to consumption of indu...2016-10-28
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640[UK] EU drops law to limit cancer-linked chemical in food after industry complaint (2016-10-26)Campaigners say leaked documents show ‘undue influence’ by the food industry after plans to limit acrylamide - found in starchy foods such as crisps, cereals and baby foods - are weakened The European commission has dropped plans to legally limit a pervasive but naturally occur...2016-10-28
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639[UK] Brexit : Government to review GM crop regulations in preparation for leaving EU (2016-10-26)Agriculture minister George Eustice said 'the Government is considering possible future arrangements for the regulation of genetically modified organisms' The Government has confirmed it is reviewing regulations surrounding genetically modified crops in preparation for Brexit. ...2016-10-28
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638[UK] FSA and AHDB continue work to help industry deliver better health and animal welfare (2016-10-25)We have been working with the meat industry to design, trial and implement a new system to gather and communicate meat inspection results data for future industry use to improve public health, animal health and welfare. This work started in November 2015. About the initiative ...2016-10-28
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637[USA] SCORE Hits the Ground Running (2016-10-25)Six months ago, the FDA moved to speed its response when there are foods on the market that present a real or potential danger to consumers’ health. The agency created a team of key senior leaders to get involved with the most challenging recall situations, those complicated by such iss...2016-10-28
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636[USA] New Study Highlights the Hazards of Imported Seafood, Demonstrates Risks from the TPP (2016-10-25)Food & Water Watch Analysis Shows 98% of Imported Seafood Goes Unchecked WASHINGTON - As Congress prepares to vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after the November election, Toxic Buffet: How the TPP Trades Away Seafood Safety, a new report with unique data from Food &...2016-10-28
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635[USA] GMA to FDA : Sodium reduction guidance must be re-worded or industry will face a tidal wave of 'frivolous litigation' (2016-10-26)Two years isn’t enough time for food manufacturers to make the kind of reductions in sodium that the FDA is asking for, says the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which also urges the agency to tweak the wording of its guidance in order to avoid “a wave of frivolous litigation....2016-10-28
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634[Australia] Consumer Label Survey 2015 (2016-10-25)Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) commissioned an online study of 1,396 Australians and 1,015 New Zealanders aged 15 years and over. The purpose of the study was to collect information on consumer use, understanding, and confidence in, certain food labelling elements. The findings a...2016-10-26
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633[Canada] Minister of Health announces revision of the Food Guide, Healthy Eating initiatives, as part of a vision for a healthy Canada (2016-10-24)October 24, 2016 Montreal, Quebec Health Canada & Public Health Agency of Canada Staying healthy is about more than visiting a doctor. It is the result of the choices we make every day. The Government of Canada is taking action to help Canadians make healthy choices for themselves and ...2016-10-26