Around the World - Food safety and regulatory survey of food additives and other substances in human food
Feb 16, 2022
In general, substances found in human food can be assigned one of the six following classifications: (1) Residues, (2) Unavoidable Contaminants, (3) Prohibited Substances, (4) Supplements, (5) Food Additives, and (6) and Cosmetic Additives. Included in these various classifications are color and flavor agents, as well as pesticide residues, vitamins, veterinary compounds, and environmental contaminants (Schultz, 1981) (see Fig. 14.1).
This chapter explores both the opportunities and impediments to harmonization of the definitions, permissible usage, and labeling of the substances permitted for inclusion in the production of foods that are intended for human consumptions. This survey of international regulations is focused on Food Additives, Processing Aids, Color Additives, and Banned Substances.
CFSA reviews 11 new types of food additives, including transglutaminase
China
Sep 27, 2024
Rospotrebnadzor will strengthen control over marketing of dietary supplements and food additives
Russia
Sep 27, 2024
Health Canada approves modified yeast food additive for use in foods
Canada
Sep 20, 2024
EU - Food safety and food sovereignty in the context of global-administrative Law. A legal-administrative perspective on the European strategy "from farm to fork"
European Union
Sep 20, 2024
New draft regulation for edible vegetable fats and oils
Morocco
Sep 20, 2024
New grocery labeling and credit rules
Canada
Sep 20, 2024
FAO publishes new report of the expert committee on food additives
Codex
Sep 18, 2024
New inspection methods for food additives
Taiwan
Sep 13, 2024
CONAL discusses new amendments on food labeling and incorporation of novel foods at its 155th meeting
Argentina
Sep 13, 2024
Commission establishes analytical methods for official controls by food business operators
European Union
Sep 13, 2024
FSA proposes to eliminate renewal requirements for smoke flavorings and food, food additives or feed containing GMOs
UK
Sep 11, 2024
ANVISA publishes new edition of food library
Brazil
Sep 11, 2024
Health Canada approves castor oil polyglycerol esters as a food additive
Canada
Sep 10, 2024
CAA aims to eliminate 32 food additives no longer distributed in the country
Japan
Sep 10, 2024
Modifications on specifications for food additives published
Argentina
Sep 06, 2024
