Taiwan – Conference on Risk Communication during Food Safety Crisis

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

I am boarding to Taiwan for another exciting event. On 29th October I will be speaking about European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)ย and FAO/WHO risk communication guidelines and good practices, in an international conference that bring together local universities, lawmakers and competent authorities. It will be really an honor to share our visions about this utmost … Continue reading Taiwan – Conference on Risk Communication during Food Safety Crisis

QeA to EU Commission – Date of minimum durability on olive oil

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The following Q&A with the EU Commission clarifies the EU position on the issue. Italy is imposing 18 months as maximum "best before" for olive oils, but the Commission is asking to amend the national legislation. If an olive oil will be too "old" and will lose its organoleptic properties (i.e. high levels of peroxides … Continue reading QeA to EU Commission – Date of minimum durability on olive oil