Blue California nears self-affirmed GRAS stevia launch 02-Jul-2008 - Ingredients group Blue California says it expects to obtain self-affirmed generally regarded as safe (GRAS) approval for its stevia-derived sweetener compound by next month. Ohio rBST rule comes under attack 01-Jul-2008 - The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) are fighting against the State of Ohio for its new regulations regarding growth hormone labeling. The food industry after Lisbon 30-Jun-2008 - In the face of another rejection of a European Union treaty, the bloc's food industry has one glaring path ahead: business as normal. Industry backs FDA supplement clamp-down 20-Jun-2008 - The dietary supplements industry has applauded a move by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clamp down on products making bogus cancer cure claims. HFCS 'natural' drink not deceptive, rules court 19-Jun-2008 - A US federal judge has rejected a claim that the use of the term 'all natural' on Snapple drinks was deceptive because the products contained high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). FDA urged to ban artificial colors linked to hyperactivity 04-Jun-2008 - Artificial colors linked to increased hyperactivity in children are the "secret shame" of the food industry and should be banned by FDA, consumer activists have said. Cassia gum as stabilizer, Lubrizol files petition 27-May-2008 - US specialty chemical firm Lubrizol Advanced Materials has filed a petition to the FDA proposing that food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of cassia gum as a stabilizer in frozen dairy desserts. Made in Canada guidelines to be tightened 22-May-2008 - Prime Minster Stephen Harper will introduce new tougher guidelines for labeling food and drink as a 'Product of Canada', substantially reducing the acceptable amount of foreign ingredients. Farm bill veto set to prolong uncertainty 21-May-2008 - President Bush is expected to veto the Farm Bill today on the grounds that it would grant subsidies to wealthy farmers at a time when grocery bills are rising - although his decision could be overridden. Brown rice wins FDA health claim 12-May-2008 - Brown rice has been added to the FDA-approved list of whole grains that may make health claims including reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
