Press Releases on August 11, 2015 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA further clarifies status of risk assessement concerning MON 863 and hybrid MON 863 X MON 810

There is apparently some confusion concerning the risk assessment carried out on another GM maize, the hybrid GM maize MON 863 X MON 810, which was also addressed in the opinions of 2 April 2004 concerning MON 863. With respect to MON 863 X MON 810, the …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry

Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

First board meeting of new food authority to be held next week

The Management Board will be the first of the Authority’s four main operational elements, and its establishment will be closely followed by the next main component, which is the appointment of the Executive Director. He/she should be in post early in 2003, …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA reaffirms its risk assessment of genetically modified maize MON 863

EFSA undertook a series of actions to give a considered response to the European Commission on this issue: Member States (MS) were asked to provide any analyses and comments that may contribute to consideration of this issue. EFSA set up a Task Force of …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

Update on flavouring evaluations

Flavourings are divided into 48 chemical groups and EFSA is evaluating each group separately, focusing on the implications of individual flavourings for human health. Since EFSA’s update in January, the former AFC[1] Panel looked at a further 15 flavouring …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA undertakes risk assessment on ITX

ITX (Isopropylthioxanthone), a substance utilised in printing inks for certain packaging materials has been recently found in foods including infant formula. On the basis of the very limited data available today, the presence of ITX in food could be …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

Address to the European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Brussels

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Thank you Mr Florenz. Dear Honourable Members, Thank you for finding space in your busy timetable to allow me to address the Committee today on the future development of the European Food Safety Authority and to seek your views …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

EFSA opinion on two environmental pollutants (PFOS and PFOA) present in food

PFOS and PFOA, two man-made chemicals, are increasingly being found in the food chain owing to environmental pollution from industrial practices. These substances have been widely used in industrial and consumer applications, including stain- and water- …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:40 GMT

GM plants used for non-food or non-feed purposes – EFSA specifies requirements for safety assessment

GM plants developed for non-food or non-feed purposes are plants which may be used for a wide range of applications such as the production of: industrial enzymes; raw materials for bio-fuels, paper and starch; medicinal products (such as vaccines and …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:32 GMT

FDA Guide Tells You What You Need to Know

Get Consumer Updates by E-mail Download PDF (344 K) On this page: As parents and caregivers fill out a multitude of forms at the start of the school year, they may have questions about some requirements, including the vaccine schedule. According to …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods

Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:10 GMT

Wisdom Homes Highlights Increase in Land/Home Buyers; Begins Closing Higher Revenue Transactions With Faster Turn Cycles

TYLER, TX - (NewMediaWire) - August 11, 2015 - Wisdom Homes of America, Inc. ("Wisdom Homes" or the "Company") (OTCQB: WOFA), an owner and operator of manufactured homes retail centers, has positioned itself to provide homebuyers the …

Distribution channels: World & Regional

Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:07 GMT

CreditRiskMonitor Announces 2Q Results

VALLEY COTTAGE, NY - (NewMediaWire) - August 11, 2015 - CreditRiskMonitor (OTCQX: CRMZ) reported that revenues increased 4% for both the 3 and 6 months ended June 30, 2015, to $3.11 million and $6.18 million, respectively. For the same periods, income from …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 14:00 GMT

Janice Weinheimer of Healing Wounded Souls to be Featured on CUTV News Radio

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH, USA, August 11, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Healing is not curing. Healing is getting in touch with who you are on the inside. It’s a journey and it’s an ongoing process. But once we can remove the interference and imbalance, the body …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 13:25 GMT

Fresh Healthy Vending Secures 119 New Locations for Its Franchise Network in July 2015

Schools, Corporations, Media Networks and Community Centers Taking the Healthy Vending Initiative SAN DIEGO, CA - (NewMediaWire) - August 11, 2015 - (OTCQB: VEND) -- Fresh Healthy Vending International, Inc. announced today that it secured 119 locations …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 13:05 GMT

NEMOURS, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION ANNOUNCE RELATIONSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD WELLNESS

(NewMediaWire) - August 11, 2015 - DALLAS, TX - In the constant effort to expand healthy environments for children and their families across the country, the American Heart Association, Nemours Children’s Health System (Nemours) and the Alliance for a …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 13:05 GMT

LegacyXChange Kicks Off Pre-Launch Marketing Program at National Basketball Retired Players Association Event in Las Vegas

Demonstration of the Powerful Opportunity for Athletes to Manage Their Brand Through the LegacyXChange Platform Was Well Received by Numerous Former NBA Players During the Two-Day Event BOCA RATON, FL - (NewMediaWire) - August 11, 2015 - LegacyXChange, …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

EFSA publishes advice on the consumption of young sheep and goats - coming from TSE affected flocks

Classical scrapie, which is the most common form of TSE among sheep and goats, is present in 0.1% of the general sheep population. In scrapie affected flocks, it is estimated that scrapie is present in between 3% and 41% of the animals. Animals infected …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:50 GMT

Re-evaluation of genetically modified maize MON810: EFSA to invite stakeholders to meeting in September for scientific discussion ...

EFSA is neither for nor against GM technology and its role is solely to provide an independent assessment of the safety of each GMO based on the most rigorous risk assessment standards and methodology – all according to European Union and internationally …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

EFSA gives advice on citrus pests in French overseas departments

In addition, the Panel is developing a guidance document on the evaluation of pest risk assessments. Based on a review of the information provided by the French authorities and on additional scientific data, the Panel recommended that five of the citrus …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

EFSA publishes its first report on pesticide residues in food

The report, prepared by EFSA’s Pesticide Risk Assessment Peer Review (PRAPeR) Unit, said that 96 % of the samples analysed were compliant with the legal Maximum Residues Levels (MRLs) and 4 % exceeded them, compared to 5% in 2006[3]. In total, more than 74 …

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Published on August 11, 2015 - 12:49 GMT

'EFSA, cinque anni di storia e tutte le attività in calendario', Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, This speech is available only in Italian Egregi Ministro, Presidente del consiglio di amministrazione, Signore e Signori buongiorno. Innanzitutto permettetemi di ringraziare sentitamente il Mistero della Salute (ed il Prof. …

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