The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has introduced ERM-BD801, a certified reference material for detecting cocoa-butter equivalents in chocolate, replacing the exhausted IRMM-801. This advancement is crucial for maintaining authenticity testing against non-compliance cases in Germany and the UK, which highlight issues with misleading labeling and ingredient claims. Validated reference materials are essential for effective enforcement in the chocolate industry.
Breaking news – MOAH levels in food in EU settled
On Friday, I offered to our network a live coverage of the recent Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (ScoPaff) joint declaration on MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons) in food and its potential impact: see here the link to the declaration and below the declaration in full. https://youtu.be/NOg1CVcEcw8 Draft joint statement of the … Continue reading Breaking news – MOAH levels in food in EU settled
