Archives for April 5, 2010

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No safety concerns noted over OSA modified gum acacia

By Jane Byrne

Gum acacia modified with n-octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) is safe for use as an emulsifier in flavourings and in foods, finds the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following a risk assessment request from the European Commission.

Slimmer cans could lead to bigger waistlines

By Guy Montague-Jones

Soft drink makers could end up swallowing a £10m bill for no good reason by embracing the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommendations for new slim-line 250ml drinks.

Verification scheme to develop Allanblackia supply chain

By Jess Halliday

A new initiative is underway to develop to supply chain for oil from the African Allanblackia tree oil in food and personal care products by devising a verification scheme for sustainable and ethical trade.