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Press Releases on August 10, 2015

205 Press Releases

Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:21 GMT

Trans-Atlantic Consumer Dialogue: What are the main challenges facing the food supply chain?

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Washington, Speaking Notes Under-Secretary Ms. Hagen, Chair Ms. Smith DeWaal, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction It gives me great pleasure to address this conference of the Trans Atlantic Consumer …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 11:05 GMT

AuthentaTrade Reports Results of Meeting With Dubai-Based A-Round Investors

NEW YORK, NY - (NewMediaWire) - August 10, 2015 - Costas Inc. (OTC PINK: CSSI) (CSSI or "the Company") and AuthentaTrade Inc. ("AuthentaTrade") are pleased to announce that the Company has engaged Dubai-based Global Equity Partners PLC …

Distribution channels: World & Regional
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA engages in further dialogue with stakeholders on health claims

Experts from EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic products, nutrition and allergies (NDA) provided an update on their work on health claims to over 400 participants at a technical meeting organised in Parma. The purpose of the meeting was two-fold: 1) to share …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA replies to European Commission questions related to GMO safeguard clauses

EFSA’s GMO Panel noted that all five of the GMOs concerned (i.e. Bt176, T25, MON810 maize and Ms1xRf1 and Topas 19/2 oilseed rape) have been evaluated for their impact on human health and the environment by the previous Scientific Committees of the …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA creates two new panels to boost its scientific work

The AFC Panel, chaired by Dr Susan Barlow, brought together highly qualified scientific experts from a number of European countries with expertise in a range of relevant fields. The AFC Panel, which was established since EFSA was created, made a …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

Head of food safety authority appointed

Mr Podger has been Chief Executive of the UK Food Standards Agency since it was set up in 2000. Prior to this, he worked for the UK Department of Health for 18 years from 1982. Before taking up responsibilities in the food area, he was Under-Secretary for …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA takes forward its work on Nutrition and Health Claims Consultation begins on draft guidance for health claims applications

What is a health claim? A health claim is any statement used on labels, in marketing or in advertising that health benefits can result from consuming a given food or from one of its constituents, e.g. statements that a food could lower cholesterol or …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA publishes report from its Task Force on the E. coli O104:H4 outbreaks in Germany and France in 2011 and makes further ...

In response to an urgent request from the European Commission regarding the ongoing outbreaks of Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC), serotype O104:H4, EFSA set up a Task Force on 26 June 2011 to provide immediate scientific assistance. EFSA …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA publishes EU-wide survey on Salmonella levels in turkeys

These results will now help the European Commission in setting targets<[3] to reduce Salmonella Enteritidisand Salmonella Typhimurium in turkey flocks across the EU. The EFSA Task Force is also recommending action at national level to reduce other …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA’s scientific experts meet applicants on health claims process

The meeting was an opportunity to further explain the claims evaluation process to applicants and provide additional guidance in the light of experiences gained so far with the assessment of claim applications related to Article 14 and 13(5) claims of the …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

Campylobacteriosis overtakes salmonellosis as the most reported animal infection transmitted to humans in the EU

The second annual Community report (2005) on infectious diseases transmissible from animals to humans (zoonotic diseases) published today has highlighted campylobacteriosis as the most reported animal infection transmitted to humans in the EU. In 2005, …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

Science and innovation for a more sustainable food chain

“Europe has a thriving food industry backed by centuries of tradition and know-how. Innovation can bring major benefits for both the consumer and the environment and it is important to assess the risks and benefits of new technologies. For EFSA, that can …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

Recommandations de l’EFSA en matière de prévention et de réduction des maladies animales transmissibles à l’homme (zoonoses)

L’avis a été préparé par le groupe scientifique sur les risques biologiques de l’EFSA (BIOHAZ) et le groupe scientifique sur la santé animale et le bien-être des animaux (AHAW) en étroite coopération avec le Centre européen de prévention et de contrôle des …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA publishes EU-wide survey on Salmonella levels in slaughtered pigs

Only one country reported no cases at all in their slaughtered pig populations for all Salmonella types while others detected levels as high as 29%. In addition to Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Derby, some countries also reported high levels of …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

Commission adopts short list of candidates for the Management Board

The European Food Safety Authority, due to be operational in 2002, is a major component of the legal and organisational reforms initiated by Commissioner Byrne. A Management Board and an Executive Director have to be in place in order for the new European …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

EFSA advises on welfare of dairy cows

On request of the European Commission, the AHAW Panel considered, in its first opinions in the area of dairy cow welfare whether current farming and husbandry systems meet the welfare needs of dairy cows. The Panel also evaluated the impact of genetic …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:55 GMT

Food colours: call for data to support re-evaluation

To ensure a high level of consumer protection, all authorised food additives in the EU have been evaluated for their safety[1] and the European legislation on food additives[2] requires that these substances be re-evaluated where necessary in the light of …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:40 GMT

ARABIAN HEROES RELEASE – FREE English and Arabic iOS and Android Game

Let's ruffle some feathers!Join the Arabian Heroes in their battle to save the world! Arabian Heroes is FREE to PLAY game, in English and Arabic, IOS&Android DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 10, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ARABIAN …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Companies ...
Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:38 GMT

PowerHealth partners with E-Sehha to bring patient costing and patient billing to Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Australian software vendor PowerHealth Solutions partners with E-Sehha to bring its costing and billing systems to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, August 11, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian healthcare …

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Published on August 10, 2015 - 10:37 GMT

Risk of Acute Generalized Paralysis from Undercooked Chicken

Hospitalization and death are not the worst effects of eating meat. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Contrary to popular belief, hospitalization and death are not the worst effects of eating meat or poultry that is not …

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