No:21     September 2008
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F4ST
While the 2nd session of F4ST project is going on, the names of 1st session participants who deserve to receive Achievement and Participation Certificates were determined. If you want to check the list of participants out, you can follow the link:
http://www.f4st-ec.org/site/list.asp



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EFSA assesses possible risks related to melamine in composite foods from China
Following recent events in China, the European Commission asked EFSA to provide urgent scientific advice on health risks for European consumers related to the possible presence of melamine in composite foods containing milk or milk products originating from China.

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FDA - Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination
On September 12, 2008, in light of reports from China of melamine contaminated infant formula, the FDA has issued a Health Information Advisory to proactively reassure the American public…

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New EFSA body to coordinate pesticide risk assessment
EFSA is setting up a new committee to further strengthen its role in reviewing the safety of active substances used in pesticides together with the European Commission and EU member states.

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Acrylamide survey published
The Food Standards Agency has published the results of a new study looking at the levels of acrylamide, and other chemicals produced as a result of food processing, in a range of UK food products.

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News from Countries


F4ST Anatolia Project with Kalite Sistem Laboratories Group

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F4STMilk Myths
                       
Myth
- Milk is important for kids, but adults do not need to drink it.
Myth - Milk robs the body of calcium…

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Food Safety Tips about Cooking and Chilling 

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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.

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The World Food Day theme for 2008, "World Food Security: the Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy"

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Recent Books about Food
In this e-bulletin, we would like to introduce three books about food safety, waste management and case studies in food product development.

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Meetings & Events

  • Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial…

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