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IADSA keeps the focus on additives at Codex 20/02/2012

Additives used in food supplements will remain a key IADSA priority at Codex Alimentarius level in 2012 to ensure that manufacturers do not face unnecessary barriers to trade, the International Alliance... Read more

Singapore lifts plasticizer-free certification restrictions on certain foodstuffs from Taiwan 16/02/2012

From March 1 sports drinks, juces, tea drinks, fruit jams or syrups, and tablets or powders from Taiwan will no longer be required to provide official certification that their products are plasticizer-free,... Read more

New Hong Kong Ordinance will boost consumer confidence says EAS 13/02/2012

Hong Kong’s Food Safety Ordinance will increase the level of confidence consumers have in the safety of food products on the market, international food policy experts EAS has said. EAS Food and... Read more

New Zealand authority consults on extending voluntary folic acid fortification 09/02/2012

New Zealand's Food Safety Authority (MAF) last week released a discussion document seeking views on extending the voluntary folic acid fortification of bread from May to September 2012. More Read more

China issues infant formula regulation 06/02/2012

China's Ministry of Health last week issued a regulation standardising infant formula for children with congenital diseases, news website Chinadaily.com.cn has reported. More Read more

China food standards to remain under scrutiny over next four years 02/02/2012

China's Ministry of Health announced this week that the national safety standards for food contaminants, food additives, meat, aquatic products, cereal, edible oil, liquor, flavoring, soy products and... Read more

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