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tree of life dried apricots contain the allergen sulphur dioxide, which is not mentioned on the product label. this makes this product a possible risk to anyone who is sensitive to sulphites. the agency has issued an allergy alert. anyone who is sensitive to sulphites is advised not to eat this product.

aytac foods has withdrawn packs of its dried apricots and golden jumbo raisins with a ‘best before end’ date up to and including december 2011, because the products contain sulphur dioxide, which is not mentioned the product labels. this makes the products a possible health risk for anyone who is sensitive to sulphites. the agency has issued an allergy alert.

the european parliament backed a proposed requirement for companies to label the energy, sugar, salt and fat content of their foodstuffs on the front of packages, and added protein, unsaturated fats and fibre to this list. voting in strasbourg, france, meps also added a requirement for country-of-origin labels on meat, dairy, and fruit and vegetables, as well as meat and fish products used in processed food -- a move that opponents called \"protectionist\".

european food manufacturers will soon have to label the complete content of all foodstuffs as the european commission's proposal for an end to the '25 per cent' rule was endorsed yesterday by the european council. the new proposal forms part of an amendment to the food labelling directive (2000/13/ec oj l 109, 6.5.200 (1)), intended to ensure that consumers are aware of all ingredients present in foodstuffs and, in particular, to enable consumers with allergies to identify any allergenic ingredients that may be present.

wal-mart stores has announced plans to reformulate thousands of its packaged food products including slashing sodium by 25% and cutting sugars by 10% by 2015. the world’s largest retailer unveiled the plans at an event in washington yesterday (20 january), attended by michelle obama. wal-mart said the initiative aims to build on the success of the first lady’s ‘let’s move’ campaign to “make healthy choices more convenient and affordable for families”.

maysum has withdrawn one batch of its meat samosas because they contain sulphur dioxide that is not mentioned on the label. this makes the product a possible health risk for anyone who is sensitive to sulphites. the agency has issued an allergy alert. if you are sensitive to sulphites you are advised not to eat these products.

the european commission has adopted a new policy package on food quality standards that aims to reinforce the pdo-pgi scheme, streamline marketing standards, and provides guidelines on use of voluntary labelling schemes. the aim of the quality package , which is the result of three year stakeholder consultation effort, is to guarantee quality to consumers whilst ensuring farmers receive a fair price for produce.

spanish food consumption increased by 1.9 per cent last year compared to 2001, according to the latest data from the country's ministry of agriculture (mapa) announced this week by agriculture minister, miguel arias cañete. the figures confirm the continuing increase in annual food consumption which began in 1997. the figures are based on food consumption and expenditure data from 6,000 households, 700 hotels and restaurants and 200 catering organisations.

warranted or not, it comes as no surprise to learn that there is growing concern among uk consumers over food safety. according to new research from mintel, 41 per cent of adults were concerned about the safety of food in 1997, while in 2002 this figure has risen to 44 per cent of consumers. the report revealed that there is a considerable difference in attitude between men and women with over half of women (51 per cent) worried about food safety, compared to just 36 per cent of men.

soft drinks on sale in the uk were seen to have a near 100 per cent compliance with maximum levels of benzoates and sorbates used as preservatives, a survey by the food standards agency has shown. benzoates and sorbates are often used in soft drinks to prevent growth of yeast, mould and bacteria and to extend shelf life. both classes of additives are regulated by the miscellaneous food additives regulation 1995; the max level for benzoates is 150mg/l, and for sorbates is 300mg/l when used alone, or 250mg/l when in combination with benzoates.