The National Institute of Food and Nutrition (INAN in Spanish) published for public consultation the Draft Amendments to GMC Resolutions No. 53/98, 54/98, 07/06 and 08/06 on food additives. Inclusion of beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora, INS 160a(iii), with coloring function in different food categories.
Day: 29/06/2023
USA – FDA Publishes New FAQs and Additional Tools for the Food Traceability Rule
the FDA posted new frequently asked questions and additional tools to provide industry with more information about the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Food Traceability Rule.
The Food Traceability Rule is designed to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and deaths. Foods subject to the final rule requirements appear on the Food Traceability List (FTL).
The new FAQs address questions to help clarify how the rule applies to specific situations and are largely based on questions received during the FDA’s regular interactions with industry and on questions sent via the Technical Assistance Network, a central source of information for questions related to the FSMA rules, programs, and implementation strategies.
Article/Costa Rica “Stop focusing. Influencer marketing and advertising of unhealthy products aimed at children and youth in digital spaces” (in Spanish)
The research “Stop Focusing. Influencer marketing and advertising of unhealthy products aimed at children and youth in digital spaces”, conducted by the Coalition for a Healthy America (CLAS) and Young Leaders Program, indicates that it has been evidenced that the marketing of ultra-processed products has been a determinant in food choices.
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