Aspartame opinion rescheduled until November 2013

EFSA and the European Commission have agreed to extend the timeframe for the Authority’s full re-evaluation of aspartame to allow sufficient time to consider and address feedback, including new information, resulting from the public consultation on its draft opinion. From the comments received, experts on EFSA’s Scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources Added … Continue reading Aspartame opinion rescheduled until November 2013

USDA opens to the importation of Italian short-seasoned pork and pork products

USDA APHIS (Animal and Plant Inspection Service) on 27th April opened the US market to the importation of short-seasoned pork and pork products from some Italian Regions, such as Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Piemonte and the autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano. This is due to the review of the documentation submitted by the Government of Italy, regarding the … Continue reading USDA opens to the importation of Italian short-seasoned pork and pork products