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after years of debate around the issue of labelling of genetically modified or engineered foods the codex committee on food labelling has decided to abandon work on a definition of the term biotechnology. it had been argued by some that adopting a compilation of codex texts did not go far enough to give the needed guidance on labelling of gm/ge foods and that a definition was still needed in the standard as it made reference to biotechnology in relation to allergens.

the fsa today publishes its \'annual report of incidents 2010\'. the report includes case studies of some of the 1,505 incidents we handled during 2010, and which contributed to our overall strategic objective of safer food for the nation. the report, which can be found via the link below, also outlines future challenges, such as working to ensure food at the 2012 london olympics and paralympics venues is safe to eat.

food standards australia new zealand (fsanz) has updated its highly popular nutrient database to include new information about fatty acids, iodine, vitamin d and more. fsanz said nuttab (nutrient tables for use in australia) was one of the most popular pages on its website and was used equally by consumers and researchers. the database, first launched in 2006, contains information about 2668 foods available in australia containing up to 245 nutrients per food.

australia and new zealand’s food standards body has approved an application for higher maximum permitted levels of steviol glycosides in ice cream and several beverage categories, which will enable a more acceptable taste profile in finished products. fsanz approved the use of steviol glycosides as sweeteners in october 2008, as long as the preparation is 95 per cent the nine named steviol glycosides, in accordance with the fao/who jecfa specifications.

the food standards agency has published its report of a recent focused audit on the food law enforcement services of blaenau gwent county borough council. you can find this report at the link below. blaenau gwent was one of three local authorities in wales selected for the first part of the focused audit programme, and this audit was undertaken in december 2010.

french natural products extract specialist has obtained ecocert certification for its citrus-derived ingredient for combating stress, a move that could open up its use in organic supplements. bio serae launched the extract, called serenzo, in late 2009, making it among the newest additions to the company’s portfolio. spokesperson karen jaunatre told nutraingredients.com that it has been well received in both the us and europe.

a single test capable of identifying nine different sweeteners and their dosages in drinks and packaged fruits has become a european standard. the jrc test method can measure nine different sweeteners simultaneously the european committee for standardisation (cen) has approved the test to measure levels of sweeteners in foodstuffs as a european standard (en 15911:2010). this means that the test will be used by national standard organisations in the eu as well as croatia, iceland, norway and switzerland to evaluate sweetener levels in both imported products and food from within the eu.

the food standards agency has released the latest results of its tracker survey. the survey monitors public opinion and awareness of the food standards agency and key food issues. a representative sample of 2,105 adults in the uk was interviewed in the latest wave of the tracker (november 2010), by placing questions on the tns consumer omnibus survey.

new guidelines from the international organisation for standardization (iso) have been published in a bid to help key industry players assess the possible risks presented by the burgeoning growth of nano-based products. the swiss body said the speedy growth of nanotechnology in the food, cosmetics, it and medical sectors has led to increasing concern from researchers, manufacturers, regulators and consumers over their potential impact on the environment and on workers exposed to them.