food additives

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

The two non-governmental organizations, with a joint project to trim the number of food additives in candy, soda, and other food items, are moving into a second year in a

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 Jan 2024

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

UK operation finds unapproved U.S. products on sale

A project funded by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found American sweets and drinks on sale in the United Kingdom. Some confectionery products imported from the United States aren’

By News Desk

/ 17 Dec 2023

UK operation finds unapproved U.S. products on sale

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

High levels of an additive in tortillas have been identified as the likely cause of a significant outbreak in Finland. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), National Institute of Health and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Nov 2023

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

Norway reveals fish fraud during Opson checks

Norwegian officials have uncovered a case of fish fraud during a national control operation. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) took 15 samples of fresh and frozen tuna from importers

By News Desk

/ 14 Oct 2023

Norway reveals fish fraud during Opson checks

EU to tighten rules on use of nitrites and nitrates as additives

The European Commission has set new limits for the use of nitrites and nitrates as food additives. The tighter levels aim to protect against pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella,

By News Desk

/ 9 Oct 2023

EU to tighten rules on use of nitrites and nitrates as additives

UK food agencies advise young children to avoid slushies because of glycerol

Food agencies in the United Kingdom have advised that slush ice drinks should not be sold to children younger than age 5. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards

By News Desk

/ 15 Aug 2023

UK food agencies advise young children to avoid slushies because of glycerol

Processed foods are making us sick: It’s time for the FDA and USDA to step in

— OPINION — Editor’s note: This article was first published by Harvard Public Health magazine and is reprinted here with permission. By Jerold Mande Federal food law is clear: It bans

By Guest Opinion

/ 6 Mar 2023

Processed foods are making us sick: It’s time for the FDA and USDA to step in

Consumer Reports promotes petition to FDA to ban Red Dye No. 3, the artificial color, in food

In the current issue of its “On Health” newsletter, Consumer Reports calls on its member to sign a petition about one of its older causes. The formal petition was submitted

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Jan 2023

Consumer Reports promotes petition to FDA to ban Red Dye No. 3, the artificial color, in food

U.S. steps up enforcement on imported food for pesticides, Salmonella and food additives

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 4 Jan 2023

U.S. steps up enforcement on imported food for pesticides, Salmonella and food additives

FDA steps up import action for products with Salmonella, additives, pesticides

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 13 Dec 2022

FDA steps up import action for products with Salmonella, additives, pesticides

EU sets the limit for additives in tuna to combat fraud

The European Commission has put maximum levels on three additives in tuna to tackle food fraud. The excessive levels can expose consumers to the risk of histamine, also known as

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Oct 2022

EU sets the limit for additives in tuna to combat fraud

EU to tighten ethylene oxide rule for food additives

The European Commission is to change the rules around the presence of ethylene oxide in food additives. A revision was made because of the challenge in enforcing the current law

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Aug 2022

EU to tighten ethylene oxide rule for food additives

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food additives

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

UK operation finds unapproved U.S. products on sale

Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

Norway reveals fish fraud during Opson checks

EU to tighten rules on use of nitrites and nitrates as additives

UK food agencies advise young children to avoid slushies because of glycerol

Processed foods are making us sick: It’s time for the FDA and USDA to step in

Consumer Reports promotes petition to FDA to ban Red Dye No. 3, the artificial color, in food

U.S. steps up enforcement on imported food for pesticides, Salmonella and food additives

FDA steps up import action for products with Salmonella, additives, pesticides

EU sets the limit for additives in tuna to combat fraud

EU to tighten ethylene oxide rule for food additives

Your Support Protects Public Health