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Spectrometers detect toxic trace metals in rice products

02-Oct-2009 - .5bn people, confirmed FAO.

FAO's concern for Asia after H1N1 virus hits Chilean turkeys

28-Aug-2009 - FAO's concern for Asia after H1N1 virus hits Chilean turkeys ... , said the FAO. ... , said the FAO. ... . No threat to food chain The FAO stressed that the detection of the virus in turkeys did not pose any inspections and hygienic processing. Juan Lubroth chief veterinary officer for the FAO, said: “The

Codex confirms “alternative approach” for listeria monocytogenes in ready to eat food

09-Jul-2009 - On Monday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO ProductionDaily.com. "FAO incorrectly stated in that "in ready-to-eat products where growth is possible, no listeria

Codex issues new standards on bacteria and chemicals for food manufacturers

07-Jul-2009 - (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) statement. The measures include strategies cannot grow. The FAO/WHO said: “The parameters will help producers control and prevent

EFSA clears raising permitted aflatoxin levels in tree nuts by 150 per cent

07-Jul-2009 - the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the impact of such an increase would be even less than

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FAO launches livestock welfare web portal

22-May-2009 - FAO launches livestock welfare web portal ... of animal origin provide one-third of humanity’s protein intake, says FAO. Animals also contribute income

Tainted formula passed tests pre export, says manufacturer

18-Feb-2009 - Organisation (FAO) urged infant formula manufacturers to invest further in safety controls in order to regain

Low risk from average level dietary exposure to PAHs, says EFSA

05-Aug-2008 - compounds it concluded that there was clear evidence for their toxicity. In 2005, the Joint FAO

EFSA sets new intake level for aluminium in food

16-Jul-2008 - similar evaluation by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in June 2006 which re

No risk from nitrates in vegetables, says EFSA

06-Jun-2008 - by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) in 2002. The CONTAM

Food firms should tap opportunities in developing countries

16-Nov-2009 - countries, says the FAO's director general. ... countries, says the FAO's director general. ... 's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said in Milan last week that "with privatisation organised for the private sector by the FAO sought to draw the global food industry into the dialogue ... developing countries, FAO, hunger

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Food price crisis not over yet, FAO

10-Nov-2009 - Food price crisis not over yet, FAO ... , warns the FAO, as it gears up for next week’s Hunger Summit. ... , warns the FAO, as it gears up for next week’s Hunger Summit. ... FAO assistant director General Hafez Ghanem. The situation is worst in counties that are net food ... FAO, food prices

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Private-sector forum seeks solution to world hunger

06-Nov-2009 - Organization (FAO), will precede the World Summit on Food Security in Rome. The forum is designed to allow

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Stevia-sweetened soft drink launched in New Zealand

06-Nov-2009 - for use as high intensity sweeteners in 2008, in line with JECFA (Joint WHO/FAO Expert Committee on Food

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Smart salt distribution can cut salt without extra additives

06-Nov-2009 - from WHO/FAO of 5 grams per day to control blood pressure levels and reduce hypertension prevalence

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Global food safety group meets with Chinese envoys

04-Nov-2009 - the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Cargill, General Mills, Ecolab with the FAO, a visit to a Cargill oilseed crushing facility near Amsterdam, and two days in Washington, DC

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Salt reduction may also benefit bone health

02-Nov-2009 - from WHO/FAO of 5 grams per day to control blood pressure levels and reduce hypertension prevalence

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EFSA recommends reduction of inorganic arsenic intake

23-Oct-2009 - higher – up to 4µg/kg. New guidance and info needed The WHO/FAO’s Joint Expert Committee on Food

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US wheat industry underlines pro-GM wheat stance

16-Oct-2009 - , because of the FAO’s (Food and Agriculture Organization) warning that food production needs to double

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Benefits of salt reduction clear, despite brain claim

16-Oct-2009 - world, between 10 and 12g, vastly exceeds recommendations from WHO/FAO of 5 grams per day to control

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