China lifts its import ban on animal products from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom

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China has confirmed that it is lifting its import ban introduced 4 years ago on bovine & ovine genetic material from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom due to Schmallenberg virus. The decision – preceded with joint efforts of various Commission services and EU Member States - was announced by the Chinese Minister of Agriculture … Continue reading China lifts its import ban on animal products from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom

US FDA – Guidance on the use of term “evaporated cane juice”

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a final guidance for industry stating FDA’s view that sweeteners derived from sugar cane should not be declared on food labels as “evaporated cane juice”. The FDA’s view is that the term “evaporated cane juice” is false or misleading because it suggests that the sweetener is fruit … Continue reading US FDA – Guidance on the use of term “evaporated cane juice”