“The AME Food Testing Show” by Andy Moreno – Food Recalls in EU with Cesare Varallo

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

On 19th July I have been guest of Andy Moreno on his Blog Talk Radio program "The AME Food Testing Show", for a brief interview regarding food recalls in EU and the functioning of the RASSF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed). The main difference by the US system, is that in Europe  we … Continue reading “The AME Food Testing Show” by Andy Moreno – Food Recalls in EU with Cesare Varallo

EFSA aims to complete full risk assessment opinion on acrylamide in mid-2014

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Acrylamide is a chemical compound that typically forms in starchy food products during high-temperature cooking, including frying, baking and roasting. It forms from sugars and an amino acid that are naturally present in food. Acrylamide has been found in products such as potato crisps, French fries, bread, biscuits and coffee. It was first detected in … Continue reading EFSA aims to complete full risk assessment opinion on acrylamide in mid-2014