Written Q&A to EU Commission – Organic labeling and counterfeiting

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 130 Nicola Caputo (S&D) 3rd September 2014 Subject:ย  Labelling of organic foods and counterfeit products As demand for organic and protected geographical indication (PGI) products rises dramatically, the quantity of fraudulent products on the market is rising with it: hundreds of products are being passed off as … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Organic labeling and counterfeiting

Thank god it’s Friday! News from the food world (Week 35/2014)

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Here's my selection of articles for the week: ENERGY DRINKS -ย Energy drink binging, a deep analysis of the phenomena byย Dr Stefan Fabiansson,ย food safety scientist and writer of the blog http://www.focusonfoodsafety.wordpress.com. He has a past as Professor in Food Safety at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Chief Scientist at the NSW Food Authority and most … Continue reading Thank god it’s Friday! News from the food world (Week 35/2014)