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THE AGEC LAW: NEW PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE FOOD SECTOR

A series of articles of the French Anti-Waste Law for a Circular Economy (“AGEC” Law) come into force in 2022; some of them have a direct impact on the agri-food sector.

Labeling of the origin of foodstuffs and their ingredients: Opinion of the National Consumer Council (NCC)

This French opinion makes recommendations on the labeling of the origin of the primary ingredient required when the manufacturer voluntarily includes that of the food product.

The EFSA Opinion draft on front-of-pack nutrition labelling and nutrient profiles is open for public consultation

The document advises the European Commission on two pillars of the Farm to Fork strategy.

NUTRI-SCORE AT THE HEART OF THE DEBATES: POSSIBLE FUTURE CHANGES

Over the last months, winds of criticism have blown against the system, that yet meets increasing approval among consumers; modifications to the algorithm are not excluded. Orchidali summarizes and comments the issues.

EU lowers maximum authorised levels for cadmium and lead contaminants

The EU has lowered the maximum authorised levels for the harmful heavy metal contaminants, cadmium and lead, in food and drink sold in Europe.

44% of non-compliant health claims on food!

On June 21, 2021, the DGCCRF communicated the results of its checks aimed at verifying compliance with the European Regulations on health

Front of pack environmental scores: the Foundation Earth’ pilot launch in Autumn 2021

Foundation Earth is an independent, non-profit organisation established to issue front-of-pack environmental scores on food products, enabling consumers to make more sustainable

Nutritional labelling on the front of food packaging and conditions to limit the use of nutritional and health claims

In accordance with the action plan proposed in the Farm to Plate Strategy, the European Commission intends to submit by the end

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on fermented foods

An expert panel was convened in September 2019 by The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) to develop a definition

Focus: Botanicals in food supplements and antioxidant properties in Italy

“Antioxidant” properties can be attributed to 147 plant species, according to Italian guidelines on food supplements. Plants, algae, fungi, and derived preparations

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