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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. it is said to unite and simplify several existing pieces of legislation, and is the first step towards a complete overhaul of agricultural product quality. the legislative elements of the package will now be subject to discussion and adoption by the european parliament and council of ministers, with final adoption expected in 2012. dacian cioloş. commissioner for agriculture and rural development, said: "farmers, who are under pressure from the economic downturn, concentration of retailer bargaining power, and global competition, need the tools to better communicate about their products to consumers. this quality package is a first step on the path of building on a stronger and more dynamic farming sector which will be followed by other initiatives". further work is to be done on to study the special circumstances of small-scale producers, who may find it hard to meet the conditions and be excluded from lucrative markets; and the special circumstances of mountain producers. once these studies have been completed, the commission says it may propose follow up. pgos, pgis , tsgs the first is a proposal for a new ‘agricultural product quality schemes regulation’ to reinforce the existing protected designations of origin and geographical indications ( pdos and pgis), to overhaul the traditional specialties guaranteed scheme (tsg), and to give a framework for developing optional quality terms such as ‘free range’ and ‘first cold pressing’. introduced in 1992, there are now more than 950 pdos and pgis for products linked to a geographical area where at least one processing step takes place, with a combined wholesale value of €14519m in 2008. the proposal aims to shorten time delays for registration and iron out legal uncertainties, especially in the case of wine. international use is also taken into consideration in the definitions, the roles of applying member states and groups are clarified, and level of protection provided is reinforced and clarified. as for tsgs, of which there are currently 30 registered, it is proposed to define ‘traditional’ as ‘proven usage on the domestic market for at least 50 years’. at present only 25 years of proven usage are required. marketing standards the second element is a proposal to streamline the commission’s adoption of marketing standards, laying down product definitions and categories, minimum required characteristics, and labelling requirements, such as place of farming. voluntary schemes the third is new guidelines on best practices for using voluntary certification schemes and labelling products using geographical indications as ingredients. a recent study of schemes existing on the market identified a total of 441 in operation, covering mainly meat, fruit and vegetables, and dairy products. the commission says these schemes are increasingly used by retailers and farming groups to communicate about product characteristics and production methods; some 90 per cent are business-to-consumer and 10 per cent business-to-business. the guidelines cover aspects such as transparency and non-discriminatory criteria, supervisory structure, use of technical experts and consultation, inspection criteria and continuous development. the guidelines are applicable immediately.
Source :foodqualitynews.com
Date :
14
December
2010
Category :
Impression And Package Service
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higher agriculture commodity prices here to stay 17-06-2011 oecd-fao agricultural outlook 2011-2020 published the impact of high prices on the poor in developing countries can be devastating.17 june 2011, paris/rome - higher food prices and volatility in commodity markets are here to stay, according to a new report by the oecd and fao.the oecd-fao agricultural outlook 2011-2020 says that a good harvest in the coming months should push commodity prices down from the extreme levels seen earlier this year.
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an independent panel led by former federal health minister neal blewett delivered the review of food labelling law and policy 2011 to the parliamentary secretary for health and ageing catherine king on friday. dr alan barclay, an accredited practicing dietitian and nutritionist, chief scientific officer for the glycemic index foundation ltd and head of research at the australian diabetes foundation said that the recommendations are “a mixed bag”.
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the paper and packaging industries are taking a hands-on role in exploring ways to curb the presence of mineral oils in the manufacture of their products, said a leading trade body. cepi managing director teresa presas the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) outlined the complex nature of the problem - and what it is doing to address the issue - in the wake of intense media speculation yesterday over the potential health threat from the toxic substance leaching from packaging.
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major food manufacturers are revamping their packaging amid concerns over the long term health hazards posed by mineral oils leaching from recycled cardboard into foods. weetabix, kellogg and jordans have all taken steps to change to packaging that does not contain mineral oils , according a report from the bbc. the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) said steps were already being taken to address the issue and that the industry regarded it seriously.
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the global market for gum, the worldwide organic sector and the uk biscuit industry are among the topics covered in the latest batch of reports in the just-food store. food and beverage consumer trends in the uk: winning strategies in a new decadeone of the worst recessions in recent times has resulted in a change in the attitudes and behaviour of consumers. the fmcg industry needs to recognise these changes and how they will be reflected at point of purchase.
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us cheese companies have agreed to step up efforts to reduce the sodium content in cheese and educate consumers about the limits of sodium reduction. at a meeting hosted by the innovation center for us dairy 17 leading cheese firms, including the likes of chr hansen, kraft foods and cargill, discussed the key challenges and opportunities related to sodium reduction. the companies are working pre-competitively on best practice to reduce sodium levels through formulation as well as process and manufacturing control.
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new 11/05/2011 europes 
industry federation the ciaa has branded mep’s desire for mandatory 
fonterra said today it is advising international customers of the potential need to identify the 