FDA finalizes the extension of the compliance dates for new Nutrition Facts

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

On 3rd May 2018 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule to extend the compliance dates for updating Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels, from July 26, 2018, to January 1, 2020, for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales. Manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales … Continue reading FDA finalizes the extension of the compliance dates for new Nutrition Facts

Food fraud update at EU level and Interpol/Europol Opson VII operation preliminary findings

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

On 25 April 2018, Europol/Interpol published the results of the OPSON VII operation to which the EU Food Fraud Network contributed in particular in order to detect tuna intended for canning being fraudulently sold as fresh. Justice, police, customs and food experts have been mobilised to investigate and to ensure the success of this operation in which … Continue reading Food fraud update at EU level and Interpol/Europol Opson VII operation preliminary findings