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EU approval of carbomer creates opportunities for supplement manufacturers
The use of carbomer as an additive (E1210) in solid and liquid food supplements (excluding those for infants and young...
Blog
24 March, 2023
Regulatory matters to consider during botanical-led innovation
With the botanical ingredients market projected to reach USD 331.9 billion by 2032, botanical-led innovation holds much...
Blog
17 March, 2023
Leatherhead Food Research celebrates International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day from Leatherhead Food Research! As part of Science Group, Leatherhead Food Research...
News
08 March, 2023
How to develop and validate cooking instructions
Most UK adults ‘always’ or ‘often’ use on-pack cooking instructions, so how can food companies ensure they...
Blog
03 March, 2023
Using regulatory insight to aid commercial resilience
Three industry drivers – environmental sustainability, health and wellness, quality and safety – dominate the...
Proposal for a ban on PFAS in the EU and the implications for the food industry
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the proposal restricting around 10,000 per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
Blog
17 February, 2023
Regulatory strategies to reduce global obesity and heart disease
Governments and industry bodies worldwide have developed various approaches to understand the relationship between...
Blog
10 February, 2023
Mitigating against emerging foodborne pathogens
Current food safety legislation offers good coverage of established foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms, but it...
Blog
03 February, 2023
Use by or best before: time to reconsider which you use?
Sustainability is a key driver of change in food production today and food producers and retailers are striving to...
Amendment to nutrition and front-of-pack labelling for processed foods in Colombia
To address the high and rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes, Colombia’s Ministry of Health has introduced...
Blog
20 January, 2023
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