Breaking news – MOAH levels in food in EU settled

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

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

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QeA to EU Commission – Aflatoxin content of almonds: “aflatoxin free”?

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answer to the Commission Giovanni La Via (PPE) - 13th July 2016 Subject: Aflatoxin content of almonds Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by fungal species belonging to the class of Ascomycota (Aspergillus, Fusarium), or other moulds. They are highly toxic and are believed to be among the most carcinogenic substances that exist. They are often found … Continue reading QeA to EU Commission – Aflatoxin content of almonds: “aflatoxin free”?