In EU, as well as in USA and other countries with different allergens requirements (e.g. Japan), the choice of the legislator is to specifically consider as "allergens" - for labeling purposes - only the so called "major allergens": substances which account for the major % of food allergies found in the local population. It could … Continue reading QeA to EU Commission – Allergy to apples ?!
FDA – Sodium Reduction – Comment Period Extension for Draft Guidance to Industry for Voluntarily Reducing Sodium
The FDA is extending the two comment periods for the Draft Guidance to Industry for Voluntarily Reducing Sodium. The comment period for issues primarily related to the draft short-term (2-year) sodium reduction targets will end on October 17, 2016. The comment period for issues primarily related to the draft long-term (10-year) sodium reduction targets will … Continue reading FDA – Sodium Reduction – Comment Period Extension for Draft Guidance to Industry for Voluntarily Reducing Sodium