EU Preliminary Impact Assessment on Trans Fats policy options

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The EU Commission just published an inception impact assessment about a potential upcoming Regulation about limitation of trans fats in foods (3rd quarter 2017). Although different actions were taken in different Member States of the EU and intakes of trans fats have overall decreased over the past years, other Member States have not taken action. … Continue reading EU Preliminary Impact Assessment on Trans Fats policy options

USA – FDA to Redefine “Healthy” Claim for Food Labeling

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it has started a public process to redefine the “healthy” nutrient content claim for food labeling. Redefining “healthy” is part of an overall plan to provide consumers with information and tools to enable them to easily and quickly make food choices consistent with public health … Continue reading USA – FDA to Redefine “Healthy” Claim for Food Labeling