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Food Labeling
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R-CALF: Producers Praise House Efforts To Restore Mandatory COOL 23 Nov 2005
50 million Americans. These groups came together to bring the US out of the dark ages with respect to food labeling. “Of the 57 ...
- CattleNetwork.com,
Target for Food Labeling: Trans Fats, an Advisory from ... Nov 15, 2005
...of our coverage of the food industry, Industrialinfo.com issued an August 5, 2005 news article, which provided a summary of food labeling regulations, listed ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Gazette opinion: Rotten politics delays food labeling again Nov 1, 2005
Here's how to cook up a political solution when a law inconveniences special interests served by congressional leaders: Don't appropriate any money to ...
- Billings Gazette,
Senate Approves Delaying Food-Labeling Requirement to 2008 Nov 3, 2005
By Kathryn McConnell. Washington -- The Senate has cleared a $101 billion agriculture appropriations bill that includes a provision ...
- Washington File,
'Food police' says food labeling lax Oct 28, 2005
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Some grocery store product labels are misleading consumers into thinking they're healthier than they ...
- United Press International
EU food labeling: what's in a name? Oct 28, 2005
Greece has been given the exclusive rights to the feta label for its domestically-produced cheese. 28 Oct 2005, 17:11 GMT - Despite ...
- Food Business Review
Hooley pushes country-of-origin product labeling Nov 22, 2005
Food-labeling opponents put a rider into the 2004 Agricultural Appropriations bill that delayed labeling until 2006 with the exception of seafood.
- Salem Statesman Journal,
Health food claims strongly misleading, says CSPI Nov 2, 2005
..."Budget cuts have decimated the number of FDA regulators working on food labeling, while their responsibilities for monitoring the way food is packaged and ...
- Food Navigator -USA,
Restaurant labeling on legislative menu Nov 7, 2005
Restaurant food labeling "would have a huge impact on helping people manage diabetes and preventing the complications of diabetes that are devastating to the ...
- San Bernardino Sun,
Seven Little-Known Food Label Facts Oct 27, 2005
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on deceptive food labeling. ...
- NBC5i.com,
Experts urge adding food data to menus Nov 5, 2005
..."(Restaurant food labeling) would have a huge impact on helping people ... Tom Torlakson, D-Concord, also has made restaurant food labeling a legislative priority. ...
- Long Beach Press-Telegram,
USA: FDA asked to ban carbon monoxide in red meat packaging Nov 16, 2005
...in meat without doing its own independent evaluation of the safety implications," said Elizabeth Campbell, former head of FDA's Office of Food Labeling and now ...
- just-food.com,
Health Claims Information Must Motivate Consumers Toward ... Nov 17, 2005
..."No discussion of health claims in food labeling -- those characterizing diet/disease relationships that are accepted by 'significant scientific agreement' as ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Red meat might hold surprise Nov 17, 2005
Elizabeth Campbell, former head of FDA's office of food labeling and now an industry consultant, questioned the FDA's decisions. ...
- Record-Searchlight (subscription),
DHA/Omega-3 for Health Symposium, December 2, 2005 - Mississauga ... Nov 16, 2005
...professionals on the scientific evidence (human health/clinical studies), current versus actual dietary intakes, regulatory issues on food labeling and health ...
- NPIcenter (press release),
House votes to delay labeling law until 2008 Oct 29, 2005
Sen. Craig Thomas, R-Wyo. The 2005 Montana Legislature passed a law putting food labeling into effect in Montana on Oct. 1, 2006 ...
- Helena Independent Record,
Watchdog Group Calls Out Food Products Mislabled 'Healthy' Oct 27, 2005
The CSPI — which has been nicknamed "the food police" by critics who cite the group's repeated warnings about food labeling — says it had to use tweezers ...
- ABC News
Lawmakers block meat origin labels in nation’s supermarkets Oct 26, 2005
The 2005 Montana Legislature passed a law putting food labeling into effect in Montana on Oct. 1, 2006 if the federal government again delayed it. ...
- Helena Independent Record,
Unhealthy eating costs NHS £6bn a year Nov 15, 2005
The BHF is now calling on government to introduce food labeling and restrictions on TV advertising to influence dietary habits.
- Freshinfo,
Small Fruit, Big Claims, Big No Oct 28, 2005
...sent letters last week to 29 fruit growers and packagers warning them that such declarations are "serious violations" of federal food labeling laws. ...
- Washington Post,
volunteer opportunities Nov 15, 2005
More volunteers needed: Individuals needed to assist with sorting donated food, labeling of products, filling orders for area agencies, loading vehicles and ...
- Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,
Menu nutrition-info push starts Nov 5, 2005
Wellness, chaired by Sen. Tom Torlakson, D-Concord, also has made restaurant food labeling a legislative priority. "If we don't ...
- Los Angeles Daily News,
COOL delayed for two years Nov 4, 2005
US House and Senate negotiators agreed last week to delay implementation of mandatory food labeling for meat until September 2008 after meat packers and ...
- Fort Dodge Messenger,
Don't threaten our disease-free status says Glamorgan farmers Nov 1, 2005
...highest standard possible.". Mr Davies also told local farmers that food labeling is an issue that needs to be addressed. He said ...
- Farming UK,
Student finds PhD in food labels Oct 28, 2005
France. His thesis examines the co-existence of national food labeling regulations under the auspices of the World Trade Organization. ...
- Ottawa Sun,
: Finding Medical Help Away From Home Oct 31, 2005
Sources of Information, that lists contacts and organizations for 15 countries, plus information about doctors, emergency help, food labeling, and translations ...
- NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)
"Health Drinks" Have 80 Percent More Sugar Than Soda Oct 26, 2005
...health. If it is high in sugar then it won’t.�. Alas, around the world, we're being mislead by food labeling. Gullible consumers ...
- The Common Voice,
FDA cracks down on labels Oct 29, 2005
...sent letters last week to 29 fruit growers and packagers warning them that such declarations are “serious violations� of federal food labeling laws. ...
- Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
Politics and Money to Blame for Killing Consumer-Friendly Food ... Oct 28, 2005
WASHINGTON - The long battle over country-of-origin labeling (COOL) has reached a disappointing finish, with a decision last night by the House-Senate ...
- Common Dreams (press release),
Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of Sodium Oct 1, 2005
By FDA. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations concerning the maximum sodium levels permitted ...
- Food Consumer
Canadians Embrace New Nutritional Information on Prepackaged Food ... Sep 30, 2005
Even though new Canadian food labeling requirements won't become mandatory until December, Canadian consumers are already reaping benefits from the changes. ...
- Farmscape
Food industry money thwarts food labeling law Sep 16, 2005
By Public Citizen - New Release. WASHINGTON, DC – As the Senate prepares to vote this week on its version of the US Department ...
- Food Consumer
Attack of the Killer Fries Sep 29, 2005
The US Food and Drug Administration, which oversees food labeling and has spent several years and millions of dollars testing food-borne acrylamide, doesn't ...
- New York Sun (subscription)
Food allergies can cause misery, death Sep 24, 2005
In 2001, Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, wrote a scathing article about food labeling. ...
- Bradenton Herald
Senators say they will fight country-of-origin labeling delay Sep 23, 2005
You just can't leave me and my producers hanging in limbo.". The 2005 Montana Legislature passed a law putting food labeling into effect in Montana on Oct. ...
- Jackson Hole Star-Tribune
Farm Sanctuary Releases Report Assessing Farm Animal Welfare ... Sep 21, 2005
...programs. In addition, developments of government-regulated food labeling and marketing claims relevant to animal welfare are underway. ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release)
Consumer group blames business dollars for defeat of COOL Sep 16, 2005
9/16/2005 - Millions of dollars spent in lobbying and elections has helped thwart a key food labeling law, claims a US consumer pressure group. ...
- Food Navigator -USA
Senators say they will fight country-of-origin labeling delay Sep 22, 2005
The 2005 Montana Legislature passed a law putting food labeling into effect in Montana on Oct. 1, 2006, if the federal government again delayed it. ...
- Billings Gazette
New Analysis Shows How Millions of Dollars Spent in Lobbying and ... Sep 14, 2005
WASHINGTON - September 13 - As the Senate prepares to vote this week on its version of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) budget, a new Public Citizen ...
- Common Dreams (press release)
ZFS, Monsanto team up to grow healthier soybeans Sep 27, 2005
By Ron Cammel. ZEELAND -- A new food labeling law is leading to new business for Zeeland Farm Services Inc. The farm supplier and ...
- The Grand Rapids Press
Food law: friend or foe? Sep 19, 2005
From novel foods and additives to food labeling and environment issues, the CIAA is majoring on the staple business argument that less regulation is needed ...
- Food Production
EU Commission to ax proposed laws Sep 27, 2005
Among the rules and proposals to be considered for trimming are plans to ban trucks on weekends, laws on food labeling and advertising, and the regulation of ...
- BusinessWeek
Coming soon: Sustainable tomatoes Sep 10, 2005
...do just that. Eco-labeling represents the newest twist in a food labeling movement that touts organic produce nationally. Even as ...
- Modesto Bee
What's Your Beef? Sep 17, 2005
Even the Department of Agriculture finds certain food labeling such as "no antibiotic residues," "without added antibiotics," and "no sub-therapeutic ...
- LA Canyon News
100% whole wheat cookies still pack calories Sep 18, 2005
In addition, the cookies contain 8 grams of fat and “no trans fat,� which under food labeling regulations means 0.49 grams of trans fat per serving or less ...
- CalorieLab Calorie Counter News
Why Hasn't 'The Next Atkins Diet' Caught On In America Yet? Sep 6, 2005
One New York-based food-labeling marketing firm representative quoted in this story believes this new trend will be difficult to sell to the American public ...
- The Common Voice
Canada Ag: US Corn Imports; Hurricane Katrina; WTO; Lawsuit Sep 7, 2005
The Task Force is recommending that Canada pursue discussions with the US through the NAFTA Technical Working Group on Food Labeling, Packaging and Standards ...
- CattleNetwork.com
Johanns seeks input Sep 15, 2005
Johanns heard a variety of comments covering country-of-origin food labeling, farm payment limitations, the Conservation Reserve Program's future, federal crop ...
- Grand Island Independent
Greenpeace urges PEI to go GMO-free Sep 15, 2005
4. Put in place mandatory GE food labeling, like in Europe. 5. Adopt policies to foster ecologically and socially sustainable agriculture. ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
Poor Nutrition: Bane of Long Life Sep 16, 2005
President NHF, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Mouktar Mohammed, said the foundation initiated the heart check food labeling programme as part of its commitment to ...
- AllAfrica.com
Johanns hears an earful at Husker Harvest Days Sep 15, 2005
And what Johanns heard was a variety of comments covering country of origin food labeling, farm payment limitations, the future of the Conservation Reserve ...
- Grand Island Independent
Greater understand of labeling needed, claims reportJul 29, 2005
The study asked consumers around the world how much they understand food labeling, when they would check labels and what they check for as they do their ...
- Food Navigator
Sesame Allergy Cases IncreaseJul 29, 2005
...purposes in the United States does not include sesame, however it has been added to the list of major food allergens for use in food labeling in Europe and ...
- All Headline News
FDA requests comments on gluten-free labeling of foodsJul 19, 2005
...a public meeting to obtain expert comment and consultation from stakeholders to help the agency to define and permit the voluntary use on food labeling of the ...
- Food Consumer
Identifying What Consumers Look For On Food Stuff LabelsJul 28, 2005
The consumers were asked how much they understood food labeling, when they would check nutritional information and labeling and what they check for as they do ...
- MedIndia
More People Allergic To Sesame, Researchers SayJul 28, 2005
Sesame has been added to the list of major food allergens for use in food labeling in Europe and Canada, but it is not yet included in the Food and Drug ...
- Champlain Channel.com
Food Fats in Transition - Fat Content Still Number 1 Issue Among ...Jul 29, 2005
...(I-Newswire) - The study by the International Food Information Council comes in anticipation of new food labeling standards that will add trans fat content to ...
- I-Newswire.com
Local meat locker a source of prideJul 25, 2005
...can be applied to meat. "We urge consumers to demand food labeling implementation," Abbott said. Christensen said along with custom ...
- Grand Island Independent
Fat, calories still more interesting than GI ranking on labelsJul 27, 2005
They were asked how much they understood food labeling, when they would check nutritional information and labeling and what they check for as they do their ...
- NutraIngredients-usa.com
Cattlemen group unveils new beef labeling programJul 1, 2005
We're here today to show consumers how easily a label can be applied to their meat and to urge consumers to demand food labeling implementation.". ...
- Grand Island Independent
FDA Rules Against “And/Or� Labeling For Soft Drink SweetenersJul 12, 2005
And in 1997 the Office of Food Labeling (the predecessor to the Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements) advised the NSDA that FDA was ...
- AMonline.com
Homegrown foods: Australian minister calls for supermarket imports ...Jul 20, 2005
...launched after Tasmanian farmers suffered major contract cuts in the pea and potato sectors, aims to lobby for tougher country of origin food labeling laws and ...
- Food Business Review
Eat to Live: Obesity, health and foodJul 27, 2005
It might help everyone lose weight if the government simply were to impress upon food manufacturers the importance of precise food labeling, demand clarity in ...
- Monsters and Critics.com
Allies Sought On Juice LabelingJul 21, 2005
...over labeling, he said. Those 13 organizations listed food labeling as their first or second priority. Whatever its membership, the ...
- The Ledger
Sesame Seeds May Cause Allergic ReactionJul 27, 2005
Sesame has been added to the list of major food allergens for use in food labeling in Europe and Canada, but it is not yet included in the FDA's list here in ...
- KSDK
Sesame Allergy Is Significant, Serious and Growing GloballyJul 24, 2005
Sesame has been added to the list of major food allergens for use in food labeling in European Commission (EC) and Canada, but it is not yet included in the ...
- Medical News Today
Trans fat label law offers threats and opportunitiesJul 1, 2005
One problem, according to Duester, is that many companies don't dedicate personnel to following changes in food labeling regulations. ...
- Food Navigator -USA
Nongshim Faces Foodstuff Radiation Treatment ScandalJul 4, 2005
The agency said the products are not labeled as being irradiated and they do not comply with the UK’s Food Labeling Regulations 1996. ...
- Korea Times
Glycemic Index Is Popular but Is It AttainableJul 20, 2005
...and other groups have embraced the concept of the glycemic index, to such a degree that Australia and South Africa have allowed glycemic index on food labeling ...
- Food Consumer
Senate passes ban against fast-food lawsuitsJul 15, 2005
...prohibit all lawsuits against fast-food marketers, meaning that consumers still could sue for deceptive marketing practices or false food labeling, for example ...
- Salem Statesman Journal
Senate passes bill to restrict fast-food lawsuitsJul 15, 2005
...not prohibit all lawsuits against fast-food marketers, meaning consumers could still sue for deceptive marketing practices or false food labeling, for example. ...
- Corvallis Gazette Times
Sesame Allergy Is a Growing ProblemJul 20, 2005
Researchers say sesame has been added to the list of major allergy-causing substances (allergens) for use in food labeling by Canada and the European Commission ...
- FOX News
Program Provides Tips for Sharing Summer Harvest with Nursing Home ...Jul 20, 2005
...served through the facility kitchen by facility staff for residents must be obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling. ...
- Kansas City infoZine
Eating Smart: What you need to know about saltJul 21, 2005
HVP) may also contain MSG. Under the FDA's food labeling rules, the Daily Value for sodium is 2,400 mg. If the percent daily value ...
- Lahontan Valley News
Nutrition-Wise: Protein and Weight Loss, Margarine, Calcium ...Jul 16, 2005
A: According to food labeling laws, if a serving of a food provides less than 0.5 gram (g) of fat or sugar, the amount can be rounded down to zero. ...
- Kansas City infoZine
Avoiding Trans FatsJul 19, 2005
When the FDA called for comments on food labeling, I suggested that the ingredient label be displayed on the front of the package, and the manufacturer can put ...
- eDiets.com
Food allergies a growing concernJul 8, 2005
Munoz-Furlong said a food-labeling law is scheduled to take effect in January to make the identification of allergen-containing foods easier, although it will ...
- Science Daily
Piling It On: Food Marketers, Lawmakers Tackle Childhood ObesityJul 14, 2005
...breadth and scope of initiatives taken by food/beverage marketers to self-regulate themselves with regards to advertising, food labeling, product reformulation ...
- Brandweek Magazine
State to take over restaurant checks in Jasper CountyJul 13, 2005
...problems and good hygiene. • Food labeling as well as dishwashing stations and techniques are checked. • Inspectors check plumbing ...
- DesMoinesRegister.com
Frommers.com Cruise News Roundup: Pampering and PerksJul 13, 2005
...the problems caused by obesity, including diabetes and high cholesterol, and shares tips on understanding the new food pyramid, food labeling, dining out, and ...
- Frommers
Pickle, road and lease questions? Exterminate 'emJul 5, 2005
Is there some arcane food-labeling law preventing packers from proclaiming the presence of pickles in their products? The answer: No. ...
- Chicago Tribune
Industry continues to respond to bogus CAFTA claimsJul 6, 2005
Latest Claim #2:‘Both Costa Ricaand Nicaraguahave strict mandatory food-labeling laws, and CAFTA-DR language prohibits many cuts of USbeef from entering ...
- Drovers (subscription)
Crystal to host healthy choice seminarsJul 7, 2005
...the problems caused by obesity including diabetes and high cholesterol, and will share tips on understanding the new food pyramid, food labeling, dining out ...
- Marco Island Sun-Times
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