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review finds reasons for standardised welfare labelling
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welfare labelling of animal-based products and reliable monitoring methods could help meet growing demand for specific consumer segments, and promote higher incomes for those welfare food supply, according to a review. the quality of animal-derived foods can be discerned in different ways. according to the review authors from università della basilicata in potenza, italy, food scientists tend to measure aspects like ph, colour and chemical composition, whereas consumers look at sensory aspects like taste, odour, appearance and texture. however consumers are increasingly basing their views on so-called credence factors which are based on perceptions or marketing claims, but which are not evident at the moment of consumption. credence factors include nutritional values, and welfare standards adhered to during the production process. the reviewers found evidence that consumers are relying more and more on extrinsic clues and credence factors, and that animal welfare is becoming increasingly important in the hierarchy of societal issues. they found evidence that “if expectations are negatively disconfirmed, the hedonic ratings and consumer willingness to pay move towards the expectations induced by information on animal welfare according to the sensitivity of different groups of consumers”. they also suggest that labelling, together with scientifically validating monitoring schemes that cover the whole production process from farming to slaughter, could help promote higher incomes for farmers and enterprises specialising in welfare foods, as consumers are prepared to pay more for such products. legislation, on the other hand, can set minimum welfare standards but cannot provide that price advantage. “further studies are needed to verify whether the premium consumers place on animal welfare friendly products in terms of willingness to pay is at least as large as the price premium needed to cover the extra costs linked to increased animal welfare standards,” they wrote. ideas for europe last year the european commission outlined a number of labelling options to help consumers’ identify animal welfare-friendly products and incentivise producers to improve welfare.
Source :foodnavigator.com
Date :
17
August
2010
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the marine stewardship council (msc) announced today that austral fisheries’ and australian longline’s heard island and mcdonald islands (himi) toothfish fishery has entered full assessment for msc certification.to be conducted by independent certification body scientific certification systems (scs), the assessment will evaluate the southern ocean fishery against the msc standard for well-managed and sustainable fisheries, which examines the sustainability of the fish stock, the environmental impact of the fishing activities and the management and governance systems that are in place.
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the agency has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the official feed and food controls regulations. the fsa board decided at its meeting in july 2010 to consult on suggestions to amend the legislation that currently allows slaughterhouses and cutting plant operators to continue to operate while an appeal against the refusal or withdrawal of approval is pending.
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the food standards agency of of australia and new zealand (fsanz) says that intense sweetener advantame poses no risk to consumers relative to its proposed usage in a range of foods. the fsanz received an application from the ajinomoto company in august 2009 asking an amendment of standard 1.3.1, relating to the permissible use of additives in the australia new zealand food standards code, to approve the sweetener for use in the two countries.
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the great carve up of the uk’s food standards agency responsibilities has come into effect, with the agency retaining only the food safety remit and other aspects going to the defra and the department of health. the change is being implemented by the new conservative-liberal democrat coalition government in the uk. the fsa was formed 10 years ago by the then labour government, partly to help prevent future food safety crises such as bse.
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the uk’s food standards agency (fsa) is embarking on a project to understand people’s attitudes and behaviours to food issues, with the aim of better understanding how these views change between population groups and over time. an initial budget of £30,000 (€37,000) will go towards the project, which will be used to inform a newly implemented fsa survey on a range of issues on eating habits and food safety.
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\"as an international company, we have to think globally and this is why the van eeghen team does not just focus on one safety program but goes beyond the call of duty and challenges itself to reach the highest standards of food safety in the industry. our company prides itself for core expertise, quality products, just-in-time service and most importantly total customer satisfaction which sets us apart in the industry.
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israel’s gadot biochemical industries has received a new certification, the occupational health and safety assessment 18001:2007 standard, which is said to secure its commitment to the environment and the global community. the ingredient and fine chemical maker has been rolling out its ‘responsible care’ programme for the last two years. ohsas says these standards are employed “in order to facilitate the integration of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.
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Coca.Cola
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PEPSI
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Mcdonald
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Nestle
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Mars
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Baskin & Robins
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Nutrika
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Mumika
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Chika
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the welsh assembly government has informed the 
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