According to a story on FoodNavigator.com, Allergy UK is seeing a significant increase in oral allergy syndrome (OAS) cases. This is an allergic reaction occurring in the mouth, lips and throat and is linked to hayfever, which affects around 20% of the population in the UK. Symptoms, which usually start within a few minutes of …
Continue reading ...According to the requirements of the Trade Practices Act 1974, businesses must always tell the truth in advertising and all other communication. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is responsible for enforcing this legislation – www.accc.gov.au It is with this in mind that Choice recently announced the winners of the 2009 Shonky Awards. Choice is …
Continue reading ...The following is the latest press release from the Food Safety Information Council. Food safety should be a priority during the holiday season says Dr Michael Eyles Food Safety Information Council Chairman. ”Hot weather, large crowds, overloaded fridges and foods we don’t normally cook, all make perfect conditions for food poisoning,” Dr Eyles says. “We are …
Continue reading ...Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is reviewing a number of applications and proposals to amend the Food Standards Code. It is now asking for public submissions on these. The following are just three of these from the latest notice of assessment from FSANZ; derived from insect-protected and herbicide-tolerant (GM) cotton – Application A1028 – …
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