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650[EU] Human and Animal Health : Commission continues fight against Antimicrobial Resistance with announcement of second Action Plan (2016-10-28)The EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis confirmed the renewed commitment in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that is one of the biggest health threats facing humanity today. Speaking at the conference 'Challenges in Addressing the Issue of Antimicrob...2016-10-31
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649[EU] Modification of MRLs for haloxyfop-P in parsley root and leek (2016-10-28)Abstract In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the evaluating Member State (EMS), Belgium, compiled an application to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance haloxyfop-P (haloxyfop-R) in parsley root and leek at the proposed level of ...2016-10-31
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648[EU] Antimicrobial resistance : ESFA and partners to develop indicators (2016-10-27)EFSA, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are to propose a list of indicators that will enable risk managers to monitor the reduction of antimicrobial resistance and the use of antimicrobials in humans, food-producing animals and food. The ...2016-10-31
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647[EU] Vitamin D : EFSA sets dietary reference values (2016-10-28)EFSA has set dietary reference values (DRVs) for the intake of vitamin D. EFSA provides this advice to risk managers in European countries who use it for making recommendations to consumers. The Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) defined an adequate intake (AI) of 15 &m...2016-10-31
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646[UK] EU Food Lobbyists Support Continued Use of Cancer-Causing Chemical in Food (2016-10-27)EU Food Lobbyists Support Continued Use of Cancer-Causing Chemical in Food According to leaked documents, food safety officials in the EU have dropped legislation that was supposed to limit the use of acrylamide, an “extremely hazardous substance”, according to the U.S. Environment...2016-10-31
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645[UK] FSA publishes list of incidents for July to September 2016 (2016-10-28)The FSA is today publishing a summary of food incidents handled between July and September 2016, where an alert has been issued by the FSA to recall or withdraw products from sale. This quarterly list also includes information on investigations we supported re...2016-10-31
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644[USA] FDA Seeks Public Comments on Updating Tolerances for Residues of New Animal Drugs in Food (2016-10-27)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposal today to amend its 2012 proposed rule for New Animal Drugs; Updating Tolerances for Residues of New Animal Drugs in Food. The 2012 proposed rule included revisions to the animal drug regulations regarding tolerances for residues of appro...2016-10-31
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643[USA] Sen. Hatch Urges FDA to Withdraw Vinpocetine Dietary Supplement Notice (2016-10-26)Sen. Orrin Hatch, the Republican from Utah, has urged FDA to withdraw a notice in the Federal Register regarding an ingredient that has been sold as a dietary supplement since the 1990s: vinpocetine. The senator this week called on FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., to b...2016-10-31
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642[New Zealand] Public health warning extended - Marine biotoxin in shellfish (2016-10-28)The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today extended the public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested between Akaroa Head and Gore Bay. The warning has been extended northwards from Motunau Beach following further testing. Routine tests on shellf...2016-10-31
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641[EU] Meps call for EU limit on industrial trans fats in food (2016-10-26)The EU should place mandatory limits on industrially-produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, infertility, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity for consumers, says a resolution voted on Wednesday. TFA intake is mostly linked to consumption of indu...2016-10-28