What Is DHMA?
DHMA or dimethylhexylamine is a stimulant that has found its way into sports products and supplements. It goes by many names; 1,5-dimethylhexylamine, 2-isooctyl amine2-aminoisoheptane, 1,5-DHMA, […]
Regulations
FSMA: The Food Safety Modernization Act
One of the key food related laws signed into legislation in the USA has been the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It is possibly one […]
What is a novel food in the EU?
An Overview Of Food Innovation In The EU In the EU regulatory system, there is a raft of regulations that relate to innovation in terms […]
Microbial Risk Assessment
Microbial risk assessment (MRA) is a scientific method of analysis of the safety risks posed by pathogens in a complex food system. It determines the […]
Regulatory Considerations For Vegan Or Vegetarian Food Offerings
The vegan or vegetarian food diet is enjoying considerable sway in the public’s minds as environmental concerns about meat consumption impinge on our conscious. It […]
A Look At The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a continuous improvement scheme for all manufacturers involved in the food industry. It focuses mainly on food safety […]
A Comparison Between HACCP And HARPC
Most food safety systems have what is known as HACCP in place. HACCP is the acronym for Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points. A similar […]
The International Regulatory Organizations
The international regulatory organizations are effectively the police for the food world especially on additives. The three most prominent organisations are the Codex Alimentarius and […]
What Is Dietary Fibre (Dietary Fiber) All About?
Dietary fibre is one of the most important nutritional features of food. Its importance has risen over the years for a number of reasons:- Disorders […]
Regulations On Herbal Medicinal Products In The EU
The regulations surrounding herbal medicinal products are based on scientific opinions that relate to both herbal substances and the preparations that are derived from them. […]
USDA-FSIS Product Claims: What Do The Regulations Mean?
The USDA-FSIS (Food Safety And Inspection Service) product claims are a specific piece of legislation for labelling of packages and cover a wide range of […]
The Approval Process For Genetically Modified Yeasts And Bacteria In The USA
In the USA, the approval of genetically modified (GM) bacteria or yeast involves a multi-step regulatory process primarily governed by agencies like the U.S. Department […]
The Approval Process For Genetically Modified Yeasts and Bacteria in the EU
Getting a genetically modified (GM) bacterium or yeast approved in Europe is a complex and tightly regulated process. The approval procedure is governed by European […]
EU Reports On The Increasing Issue Of Antibiotic Use And Resistance
Three of the main food safety and health bodies representing the European Union have issued a second report detailing the latest data on antibiotic use and […]
UK Food Labelling And Packaging: What It Means !
Food labelling and how that food is packaged are one of the most important aspects of law when offering products for sale and for consumption. […]
Growing The Clean Label Message
The clean label movement has developed at pace in the last 20 years as a reflection of the consumers’ desire to know what is in […]
What Does ‘Natural’ On A Food Label Mean ?
The word ‘natural’ on any food label usually implies the ingredient or food stuff has been derived from sources which have been derived from animal […]
Calorie Labelling On Menus -Changes In The Out-Of-Home Sector.
It is no surprise to anyone now to have some familiarity with the calorie labelling of food products on a packet of food or a […]
New US Food Labelling Improves Understanding Of Nutrition
Food labelling anywhere in the world is a constant source of controversy. One element is whether consumers and shoppers actually understand what is written on […]
Gluten-Free Labeling Now In The USA
In the USA, there are 3 million US citizens from all backgrounds, who suffer from celiac disease but there had not been sufficient labeling stating […]