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522[Australia] 2016-51 - Horticulture Exports Program - Clarification of requirements for the use of transfer certificates (EX186) (2016-09-08)Purpose To provide clarification to the horticulture export industry and authorised officers on the requirements for the use of transfer certificates. Background The Horticulture Exports Program has received increased queries regarding the requirement for transfer certificates where a...2016-09-12
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521[Canada] Health Canada Request for Sxientific Data and Information : Cyclospora cayetanensis in Fresh Leafy Vegetables (2016-08-16)Health Canada’s Food Directorate has begun development of a risk profile on Cyclospora cayetanensis on fresh leafy vegetables. This is being done in order to identify the risk factors for contamination associated with critical steps in the production and handling of fresh leafy vegetables, ...2016-09-12
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520[EU] High-intensity sweetener Advantame approved for Israel (2016-09-08)Advantame, the high-intensity sweetener made by Ajinomoto, has been approved for use in Israel. http://www.foodnavigator.com/Market-Trends/High-intensity-sweetener-Advantame-approved-for-Israel2016-09-12
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519[EU] WHO calls on communities to tackle over- and undernutrition in SE Asia (2016-09-08)The World Health Organisation has called on all layers of society to address the double burden of malnutrition across Southeast Asia, particularly in cases affecting women and girls. http://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Policy/WHO-calls-on-communities-to-tackle-over-and-under...2016-09-12
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518[USA] FDA Issues Draft Guidance Concerning the Type and Quality of Scientific Evidence Underlying Structure/Function Claims Made in Infant Formula Labels and Labeling (2016-09-08)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance for industry to help infant formula manufacturers making structure/function claims comply with the requirement that all claims in infant formula labels and labeling be truthful and not misleading. “Structure/function”...2016-09-12
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517[USA] FDA provides $21.8 Million to States for Produce Safety (2016-09-08)The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announces the awarding of a total of $21.8 million to support 42 states in the implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) produce safety rule. Successful implementation of the produce safety rule depends on partnerships between...2016-09-12
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516[EU] MEPs raise concerns (again) in relation to traffic light labels (2016-09-07)Around 100 members of the European Parliament MEPs have requested that the European Commission investigate the commercial impact of the UK’s front-of-pack traffic light labelling scheme. http://www.foodnavigator.com/Policy/MEPs-raise-concerns-again-in-relation-to-tra...2016-09-09
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515[Australia] Single PMA food safety system replacing plethora of standards (2016-0-05)A single framework for fresh food safety certification looks set to replace a plethora of food safety standards. The Produce Marketing Association of Australia and New Zealand (PMA) is preparing to launch the simpler system, to save fresh produce growers, processors, wholesalers and retailers...2016-09-08
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514[USA] New York Requiring Schools to Test Drinking Water for Lead (2016-09-06)Schools in New York state will be required to test their drinking water for lead contamination under a new measure signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. School districts will report the results to parents as well as local and state officials. Buildings found to have high levels of lea...2016-09-08
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513[EU] Health claim opens door for vitamin D immune products for children (2016-09-05)New health claims for vitamin D’s immune-system benefits for children have been passed into EU law, creating new opportunities for promoting vitamin D consumption according to VAB-nutrition. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation-Policy/Health-claim-opens-door-fo...2016-09-07