An interesting recall in Australia, since also in EU is mandatory declare on the label the presence of quinine as flavouโring in such beverages. For more information about this recall click here. Quinine is a natural white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic,ย antimalarial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties and a bitter taste.ย Quinine occurs naturally in the bark of … Continue reading Mislabeling – Tonic Water – Recall in Australia (undeclared quinine)
US – Menu and vending machine calorie labeling rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations to provide consumers with more nutritional information about the foods they eat outside of the home. The rules are required … Continue reading US – Menu and vending machine calorie labeling rules
