FVO report – India – Fishery products

This report describes the outcome of a Food and Veterinary Office audit in India carried out from 3 to 14 March 2014, as part of its programme of audits in third countries. The primary objective of the audit was to evaluate the public health conditions for the production of fishery products intended for export to the European … Continue reading FVO report – India – Fishery products

USDA Raises Tomato Lycopene Limit for Meat

In a game-changing move, the USDA approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products. This increase allows tomato lycopene colorants from manufacturers like LycoRed Ltd., Israel, to effectively replace FD&C Red #40 and carmine in a wide assortment of deli meats, sausage and hot … Continue reading USDA Raises Tomato Lycopene Limit for Meat