EU's chemicals law comes into effect
Europe's groundbreaking law requiring manufacturers and others to ensure that the chemicals they use are registered with a new regulator, comes into effect tomorrow.
Archives for May 30, 2007
Senomyx granted patent for sweeter food
Senomyx, a developer of novel flavor ingredients for the packaged food industry, has been granted a patent for a technology that makes foods taste sweeter, the US Patent and Trademark Office has announced.
CCFRA reviews children's food choice triggers
A new review of what influences children's food choices will help food companies develop and market appealing products - and aid bodies that regulate marketing practices, says publisher CCFRA.
UK proposes CO2 labelling for products
In a bid to push processors and other manufacturers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the UK government yesterday unveiled a proposal to put "carbon footprint" labels on all products.
Singapore centre targets innovative food production
The Singapore government this week launched a food innovation and resource centre to grant processors throughout the country the means to compete in the global food industry.