The Belgian Ministry has warned all food business operators, that the review of the notified labels will become more stringent. The authorities point to article Article 2, §2, point j of Regulation 1169/2011 to emphasize that the label should include “any words, particulars, trademarks, brand name, pictorial matter or symbol…
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The European Commission (EC) has launched the feedback mechanism on its draft measure regarding green tea extracts containing (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) used in foods including beverages, and food supplements. The new measure would add green tea extracts containing EGCG to the Annex III of Regulation 1925/2006/EC under: Part B – Restricted substances, under following condition of…
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The European Commission has amended Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 regarding maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. With this amendment, the EC sets new limits for heavy metals. There are new limits set for lead in food for infants and young children, and for cadmium in vegetables and fruit. The following changes…
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