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780[EU] Indian regulator to set fortification standards to boost public health (2017-01-02)In a move that paves the way for the inclusion of fortified foods in government-run schemes, manufacturers of fortified flour, oil, milk and salt will require a government certificate to verify nutrient claims. http://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Policy/Indian-regu...2017-01-04
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779[UK] Raw milk : Handful of farms selling product (2017-01-01)A small number of dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have begun selling unpasteurised milk to the public. Just five farms are doing it, and they are tightly regulated by the Food Standards Agency. They are selling anything between 50 to 800 litres a week and are restricted to off-farm sale...2017-01-04
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778[USA] S.Korea lifts import tariffs for eggs to ease egg shortage (2017-01-02)Jan 3 South Korea's import tariffs on egg products will be cut to zero from Wednesday as part of the government's efforts to ease an egg shortage sparked by the country's worst-ever bird flu epidemic. South Korea's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday the tariff cut will be ap...2017-01-04
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777[USA] New Mexico Proposes Stricter Food Stamp Guidelines (2016-12-29)Lawmakers in New Mexico are considering a measure to restrict food stamp usage in the state. If passed, those who use food stamps in the state would be banned from spending their benefits on junk food. The bill, filed by state Sen. Cliff Pirtle, a Republican representing Roswell, would restri...2017-01-04
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776[Canada] How many calories in that fast-food meal? Ontario menu labeling legislation takes effect Jan 1 (2016-12-29)Restaurant-goers in Ontario are going to notice a little extra something on some menus as of Jan. 1: calorie counts. Legislation that comes into effect Sunday under the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 requires that all restaurants with 20 or more locations must clearly display the caloric info...2017-01-02
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775[USA] FDA Aligns Meny Labeling Compliance Date with the Enforcement Date for Menu Labeling to May 5, 2017 (2016-12-29)<What's New> December 29, 2016 On December 2, 2016, the Agency announced it would soon publish a final rule to align the compliance date for the final rule on menu labeling with the enforcement date of May 5, 2017. The final rule publishes on December 30, 2016 in the Federal Reg...2017-01-02
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774[USA] FDA to Redefine "Healthy" Claim for Food Labeling (2016-12-29)<What's New> December 29, 2016 The FDA is extending the comment period on the use of the term “healthy” in the labeling of food products to April 26, 2017 in response to requests for additional time to submit comments. The initial comment period had been scheduled to...2017-01-02
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773[Australia] Beef imports : Ban from the US and Japan to end (2016-12-27)FRESH and frozen beef from the US and Japan could appear back on Australian supermarket shelves more than 13 years after trade was suspended due to concerns over mad cow disease. However, industry sources are reluctant to speculate on what kind of product and how much would be imported if the...2016-12-30
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772[USA] MyPlate, MyWins Helps Americans Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions for Healthy Eating in the New Year (2016-12-28)New video series, landing page, and resources guide Americans towards a healthier eating style WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 2016 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) launched a New Year's campaign to help Americans turn their res...2016-12-30
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771[Australia] Ban on importing raw crustaceans from south-east Queensland (2016-12-28The South Australian Government has implemented a ban on importing raw crustaceans and bait worms sourced from the Logan River area in south-east Queensland, following the detection of White Spot Disease (WSD) in Queensland. The disease is not present in South Australia and the state's...2016-12-29