Energy drink consumption among young people, particularly in connection with alcohol, presents a significant public health concern that warrants further research and regulation, according to a report authored by World Health Organisation (WHO) officials. Source: Food Navigator, 24.10.2014...
..víceConsumer demand for healthier products will push the UK’s gluten-free (GF) food manufacturers to make further reductions to the fat, sugar and salt content of their foods, industry experts have reported. Source: Food Navigator, 14.06.2014...
..víceThe European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is calling upon the European Commission to increase resources for phasing out and substituting substances of very high concern (SVHCs) as part of its priorities for the EU in 2015. The NGO appeals for the automatic and early phase out of substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMRs), persistent,..
..víceThe German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has published a report on the evaluation of the uncertainties of the environmental risk assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Based on work carried out in 2012, the report identifies the most significant factors impacting such evaluations. Two key factors identified were: current evaluation of endocrine effects only examines..
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