Question for written answerto the Commission Rule 117James Nicholson (ECR) (2nd April 2014) Subject: Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as a novel food I welcome the forthcoming authorisation of rapeseed protein as a novel food; however, the draft Commission implementing decision contains an unprecedented labelling provision according to which ‘any foodstuff containing rapeseed protein shall … Continue reading Q&A EU Commission – Allergens – Special labelling provision for rapeseed protein as novel food
EU Council approved new preservative on meat products
The EU Council, during the Justice and Home Affairs meeting on 3 and 4 March 2014, decided not to oppose the adoption of a regulation authorising ethyl lauroyl arginate as a preservative in heat-treated meat products in order to improve the microbiological quality of those food products, including inhibiting the growth of harmful micro-organisms such as Listeria monocytogenes … Continue reading EU Council approved new preservative on meat products
