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Aflatoxin control of Brazil nuts not good enough, says EC

By Rory Harrington

Inadequate control procedures by Brazilian authorities and processors throughout the production chain means there is no guarantee that aflatoxin levels in Brazil nuts exported to Europe meet the regulatory limits demanded by Brussels, said a report from...

EFSA calls for more data before decision on flavourings safety

By Ben Bouckley

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has advised that safe usage levels of seven flavouring substances commonly used in or on food in member states should be reassessed, due to reservations about industry data submitted.