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1772[USA] Coca-Cola defeats U.S. lawsuit over Diet Coke ads (2018-03-01)A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Coca-Cola Co’s advertising for Diet Coke misleads people into thinking that consuming the soft drink assists in weight loss, and that it actually causes weight gain. The plaintiff, Shana Becerra, claimed that she and others would not...2018-03-06
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1771[Australia] Proposal aims to make allergen labelling clearer for businesses and consumers (2018-03-01)Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today called for submissions on a proposal that will make allergen labelling requirements clearer to help both consumers and food businesses. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the Plain English Allergen Labelling Proposal will address a...2018-03-05
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1770[USA] Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA’s new efforts to advance implementation of the new consumer Nutrition Facts label for foods (2018-03-01)Americans rely on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ensure that food labels contain updated nutritional information to help them make more informed food choices that lead to better health for themselves and their families. I’ve made nutrition one of my top priorities, and ensuring th...2018-03-05
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1769[Australia] Notification Circular 40-18 (2018-03-01)This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including ant...2018-03-05
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1768[EU] Thai trans fats ban Draft Notification now being finalised (2018-03-01)The Thai Misitry of Public Health's Draft Notification on the proposed ban of hydrogenated oils, including trans fat, has ended its public consultation period and is being finalised. https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/03/01/Thai...2018-03-05
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1767[EU] COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2018/290 (2018-02-27)amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of glycidyl fatty acid esters in vegetable oils and fats, infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, ...2018-03-02
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1766[EU] Exclusive: Three-step plan unveiled to achieve harmonised nutritional labelling in ASEAN (2018-02-27)A three-step approach has been put forward to help ASEAN move towards a more harmonised regime for nutritional labelling, with a new report revealing that varying standards are contributing towards "the lacklustre export performance of the packaged foods sector" ...2018-03-02
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1765[UK] Food Hygiene Ratings improving throughout Wales and consumer recognition at all-time high (2018-03-01)A report published today by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on the implementation and operation of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in Wales reveals that consumer recognition of the Scheme has continued to rise, from 43% in 2012 to 89% in 2017. The Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013 p...2018-03-02
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1764[Australia] Australian fast food menu labelling schemes to be reviewed (2018-02-28)The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation is reviewing fast food menu labelling schemes, including the scheme which seen kilojoule counts displayed on menus. The review aims to examine a number of concerns with the fast food menu scheme including consumers lack of und...2018-03-02
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1763[USA] USDA and HHS Invite Public Comments on Topics and Scientific Questions for the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2018-02-26)New Step Increases Transparency in Development of Dietary Guidelines WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new step in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) development pro...2018-02-28