European Parliament proposes legislation to increase recycling
The share of waste to be recycled would rise to 70% by 2030, from 44% today, under draft legislation adopted by the European Parliament on March 14. IFT Daily News
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USDA proposes revisions to nutrition facts panel for meat, poultry
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed to amend the nutrition labeling regulations for meat and poultry products to parallel the U.S. Food … Continue Reading →
South Africa proposes 20% tax on sugary beverages
According to Reuters, South Africa’s Treasury announced on July 8 that it is proposing a 20% tax on sugary drinks. IFT Daily News
Canadian government proposes to authorize irradiation of ground beef
Health Canada has announced the launch of a consultation on a proposal that would allow irradiation of fresh and frozen ground beef to enhance food safety. IFT Daily News
FDA proposes limit for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to reduce inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal, a leading source of arsenic exposure in infants. IFT Daily News
USDA proposes policies to improve SNAP program
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a proposed rule designed to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increased access to healthy foods by requiring stores that accept … Continue Reading →
EFSA finds glyphosate unlikely to be carcinogenic; proposes exposure threshold
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Union Member States have finalized the re-assessment of glyphosate, a chemical that is used widely in pesticides. IFT Daily News
FDA proposes additional revisions to Nutrition Facts label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is proposing additional revisions to the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods that would require the percent daily value (%DV) for … Continue Reading →
Canadian government proposes new nutrition labels
Rona Ambrose, Canada’s Minister of Health, has unveiled several initiatives to enable Canadians to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families, including proposed changes to nutritional labeling regulations. … Continue Reading →
FDA proposes to amend the definition of a retail food establishment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule to amend and update its regulation on registration of food facilities. IFT Daily News