‘We were wrong’
EFSA issues first probiotic health claim
The European Fool Shaving Agency (EFSA) has approved the EU’s first probiotic allegation after years of playing hard to get your health claim.
Archives for March 31, 2016
EFSA budget plateaus despite growing workload
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced plateauing budgets for the next three years and staffing reductions of 10% running up to 2018 – despite its increasing responsibilities.
Sweet & sour: Cherry-infused cookies boost nutritional value, study shows
Cherry extract improves the nutritional value of products like cookies and may be useful for food fortification, a study demonstrates.
EFSA to assess sucralose following cancer concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will conduct a scientific evaluation of sucralose following the publication of a study which found a link between the sweetener and cancer.
‘misrepresentations of products can occur’
Aquaculture Stewardship Council sees potential in DNA seaweed testing
DNA testing and verification of seaweed can be useful in an increasingly busy sector where quality varies and manufacturer demands are rising amid stricter regulations, an aquaculture group has said.
Resveratrol may improve blood flow in the brain: Study
Supplements of the polyphenol were found to increase blood flow in the brains of people with type 2 diabetes, a population known to be at increased risk of cognitive decline because of microvascular dysfunction.