US turns to cooperation and certification for solutions
10th Jul 2008 by Alex Briggs
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced a two part pilot project to help improve food safety.
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10th Jul 2008 by Alex Briggs
The US Department of Health and Human Services announced a two part pilot project to help improve food safety.
8th Jul 2008 by Alex Briggs
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will be set up by the end of July, 2008 while the first set of food safety norms may come out within the next two months, according an Indian Government official.
18th Apr 2008 by razchaudary
The main CSR drivers in Latin America are:
Education,
Social Action & Poverty Programs
Ethical Labour
Healthcare
Childhood Development
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27th Feb 2008
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has begun consultation with food and beverage manufacturers over their progress in bringing plastic packaging contact materials in line with health and safety rules.
21st Dec 2007
Significant lessons have been learned from recent food scares like foot and mouth this year, but more works needs to be done on communication, says the British Frozen Foods Federation (BFFF).
20th Dec 2007
It may sound like a brave new world for healthcare in the EU, but the latest blueprint is bound to face substantial changes before it is agreed by governments.
5th Dec 2007 by Cor Groenveld
Research from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority in the Netherlands showed that many food products do not meet the EU regulations towards health claims on food products. The Authorities analysed 79 products and found 44 non compliances on 22 products against the regulations. The new EU Directive 1924/2006 towards claims is effective since July 2007 and it also covers health claims.
30th Oct 2007 by Alex Briggs
Counterfeiting costs the food and drinks industry an estimated $75 million, not to mention the damage to brand reputation and consumer confidence. With an increase between 2003 and 2005 of 250% in the volume of counterfeited food and drink items, there is a clear need for collaboration between industries and governments to fight the problem.
20th Aug 2007
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