Politician wants protection for Australian beef
Beef processed outside of Australia but marketed as ‘Australian’ could be made illegal if MPs get their way, with a fine of more than US$1 million (m) being proposed.
Archives for June 19, 2017
New index reveals impact of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on diet quality in New Zealand
A new Healthy Dietary Habits Index (HDHI) could help adults in New Zealand properly assess the quality of their diets, according to a recent study, which also highlighted the impact of ethnicity on nutritional status.
Australia
Study calls for health star ratings to be shown in fast-food chains
Health star ratings (HSR) should be extended to cover fast food restaurants across Australia, according to a new report by the George Institute for Global Health.
Lupin added to mandatory allergen labelling list
Lupin has been added to the required list of allergens that have to be declared on labels in Australia and New Zealand.
EU and China collaborate to combat food fraud
More than 30 partners are part of a project to tackle food safety and authenticity across Europe and China.
South Asia radius
FSSAI: Guidelines for GMO labelling on their way
India’s food regulator intends to make it compulsory for manufacturers to disclose details of GM ingredients in their foods.
Nutraceuticals in India could soon become more expensive under GST drive
Food supplements and nutraceuticals in India could become significantly more costly after 1 July because they face being subjected to a 28% general sales tax (GST) rate.
TNA opens new Tokyo office
Processing and packaging major TNA has opened of a new office in Japan to host local technical support and sales staff.
Stevia toxicity: New tests support high dose functional food and supplement use beyond sweetness
The ethanolic extract from stevia rebaudiana bertoni has been claimed to be safe for human consumption at 300 times the recommended daily dose, opening up considerable functional food and nutraceutical opportunities beyond its traditional sweetening...