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

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

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

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QeA to EU Commission – Allergy to apples ?!

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

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 ?!