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FSANZ Is Calling for Submissions on an Application to Change The Food Standards Code

Dec 6, 2012

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on an application to change the Food Standards Code to permit food derived from a genetically modified soybean. FSANZ chief executive officer Steve McCutcheon said ...

Tags: a genetically modified soybean, food standards, soybean line

South Korea's Knowledge Economy Ministry Announced in 2006 a "15/30" Plan

Dec 6, 2012

To promote the commercialization of LED lighting, South Korea's Knowledge Economy Ministry announced in 2006 a "15/30" plan, which means to achieve 30% LED lighting commercialization by 2015. The ministry later announced a "20/60" plan in ...

Tags: LED lighting, South Korea, commercialization

High Quality LEDs Helping Broadcasters to Save Energy

Dec 6, 2012

High quality LEDs helping broadcasters to save energy, cut costs and reduce CO2 emissions. The latest advanced, low-energy lighting technologies enhance picture quality and increase creative options, improving the efficiency of studio ...

Tags: save energy, LEDs, incandescent bulbs, long life

a Brief of Mou for Industrial Cooperation Signed by Taiwan and Japan

Dec 6, 2012

Taiwan and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding for "industrial-cooperation bridging plan" on Nov. 29, which will promote industrial cooperation between the two nations for 11 industries, including photovoltaic, LED (light-emitting ...

Tags: LED, light-emitting diode, electric car, electrical machinery

Health Canada Introduced New Rules to Accelerate Food Additives and Boost Safety

Dec 5, 2012

Health Canada, the department responsible for safeguarding public health in Canada, has introduced new regulations, updating its 50-year-old rules in order to accelerate the authorization of food additives and boost safety. Health Canada ...

Tags: safeguarding public health, new regulations

Manufacturers Have Voluntarily Withdrawn Greaseproofing Agents Known as C8 Compounds

Dec 5, 2012

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that manufacturers have voluntarily withdrawn greaseproofing agents known as C8 compounds from the marketplace. These compounds are used as coatings on paper wrappers and containers ...

Tags: compounds, coatings on paper wrappers and containers, contact with food

The French Senate Adopted a Law That Bans The Use of BPA in Food Contact Packaging

Dec 5, 2012

The news comes after the French senate adopted a law that bans the use of BPA in food contact packaging. Quoting scientific studies carried out by French research bodies Inserm and Anses, the senate said the toxicity of BPA is proven in ...

Tags: France, ban, BPA, food packaging, warning label, pregnant, feeding mothers

HMRC Has Admitted Running Over Budget on Its Real Time Information Development

Dec 5, 2012

HMRC has admitted running over budget on its Real Time Information(RTI)development,the PAYE system crucial to the roll-out of Universal Credit next year. Some 124m euros had originally been earmarked for the project in 2010,said David ...

Tags: HMRC, RTI, the PAYE system, UC

Cabinet Has Approved The Execution of MoU Aimed at Providing a Suitable Energy Solution

Dec 5, 2012

Cabinet has approved the execution of MoU aimed at providing a suitable energy solution for the Jamalco plant in Clarendon. The MoU is to be executed by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining and involve the Government, ...

Tags: Energy Solution, Minerals, Jamalco plant

Sheffield Steelworks Looks Set for Council Permission Next Week to Press Ahead

Dec 5, 2012

A Sheffield steelworks looks set for council permission next week to press ahead with redevelopment plans that would generate around 60 jobs. Town Hall officers said that the proposed construction of a hydraulic steel forging press at ...

Tags: Sheffield steelworks, hydraulic steel forging press, redevelopment plans

EFSA Is Asking Stakeholders and Other Parties to Submit The Information

Dec 5, 2012

The European Food safety Authority (EFSA) is asking stakeholders and other parties to submit the information on the toxicity and occurrence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in certain food and animal feed. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the key ...

Tags: EFSA, THC, food, animal feed, cannabis plant

Health Canada Authorized The Use of Stevia

Dec 5, 2012

Health Canada has authorized the use of stevia, a natural and no calorie sweetener, in foods and beverages in Canada. The approval follows Health Canada's evaluation of the data supporting the safety and efficacy of steviol glycosides as ...

Tags: Health Canada, authorized, stevia, sweetener, foods, beverages

A New Regulation to Sell Cigarettes in Plain Packets Has Come Into Effect in Australia

Dec 5, 2012

A new regulation compelling tobacco firms to sell cigarettes in plain packets has come into effect in Australia. Under the law, all cigarette packs will now have to be sold in identical, olive-brown packs with the same typeface and covered ...

Tags: plain packets, cigarette packs, smoking, packs

African Market May Be The Good Access for China PV Enterprises

Dec 5, 2012

(China Glass Network) Following the collection of Anti-dumping Duty and Countervailing Duty by Europe, America and India, China PV industry is confronted with crisis. To explore the new market is extremely urgent. Then the Africa shows up. ...

Tags: Anti-dumping Duty, Countervailing Duty, PV industry, Europe, America, India

Oysters Over Contamination Risk Has Been Recalled by Drakes Bay

Dec 5, 2012

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a health alert, asking consumers not to eat shucked and in-shell raw oysters from Drakes Bay Oyster, an oyster grower based in California, as they may be contaminated with Vibrio ...

Tags: health alert, shucked and in-shell raw oysters, Vibrio parahaemolyticus

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