USDA Raises Tomato Lycopene Limit for Meat

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

In a game-changing move, the USDA approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products. This increase allows tomato lycopene colorants from manufacturers like LycoRed Ltd., Israel, to effectively replace FD&C Red #40 and carmine in a wide assortment of deli meats, sausage and hot … Continue reading USDA Raises Tomato Lycopene Limit for Meat

Chicago – Food Regulatory Compliance Summit experience

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The Food and Regulatory Summit in Chicago was a great learning experience and the summit was perfectly organized. Fantastic location, good catering, interesting agenda, a lot of expertise and never a minute late. It was the occasion for me to learn more about the Obama Food Safety Modernization Act, issued in 2011, but now in … Continue reading Chicago – Food Regulatory Compliance Summit experience