Canada bans the use of BPA in baby bottles
Canada has become the first country in the world to take regulatory action to limit the use of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in baby bottles and some food packaging.
Archives for October 19, 2008
Cost of caramel colors rises
DD Williamson is warning its customers that the price of its caramel colors could increase by up to 30 percent next year due to economic conditions.
Metallic compostable pack may herald green drink development
Recent developments in ‘metallised’ compostable packaging, developed in cooperation with a US drinks group, may lead to further advances for global use in beverage products like coffees and tea, claims the material supplier.
Weight management has ‘untapped potential’, says Euromonitor
Manufacturers are hungry for ingredients that can aid weight management, says a new report from Euromonitor, but long-term advantages will only come with legislative approval and consumer education.
Banks’ rescue package points the way for food crisis remedies
Question: When is a crisis not a crisis? Answer: When it’s a food crisis. Compare the two responses to failures in the food system and financial markets.
EFSA draft opinion flags need for more nanotech research
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a draft opinion that there are broad uncertainties over the safe use of nanotechnology for foodstuffs, and more research is recommended.