Archives for September 10, 2015

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Scientist slams EU arsenic limits as a safety fail

By Niamh Michail

The EU has lost the opportunity to provide safer food to its people by setting maximum arsenic levels in food too high, says one researcher - but a legal expert welcomes the levels for providing guidance and legal certainty.

Reaction to FDA finalising 2 FSMA rules

By Joseph James Whitworth

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the first two final rules under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA).

Strong outlook predicted for poultry industry

By Chloe Ryan

The outlook for the global poultry industry is strong, despite concerns over avian influenza (AI), according to the latest Poultry Quarterly Q3 report from Rabobank. 

Poor diet is biggest contributor to early death globally

By Niamh Michail

Poor diet and high blood pressure are the top two contributors to early death around the world, with high salt intake a ‘key component’ in raising blood pressure, according to a study published in Lancet Journal.