UN committee reduces safety limits for mercury
UN experts are to lower the safe intake level for methylmercury, the most toxic form of mercury, in foods, after new data revealed significant risks to human health from the substance.
Archives for June 30, 2003
Tackling global food trade and food safety
Representatives from 169 countries gathered in Rome yesterday for a week of talks led by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. High on the agenda, food safety, biotechnology, food irradiation and an overhaul of the Codex structure.
Insufficient evidence to show vitamins prevent cancer, heart disease
There is still insufficient evidence to determine whether vitamins can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease or cancer, concludes a report by researchers in the US, revealing the gaps which should be targeted by further research.
Full fat milk appears to reduce asthma risk in children
Eating foods containing full milk fat appears to protect against asthma among young children, concludes a new study, while there is no association between fish, fruit or vegetables and the disease.
Vitamins to prevent heart disease and cancer, more research needed
There is still insufficient evidence to determine whether vitamins A, C and E or multivitamins can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease or cancer, concludes a report by researchers in the US, revealing the gaps which should be targeted by...
Kraft steps up 'health' positioning
Leading branded food manufacturer Kraft Foods confirmed its commitment to healthier foods yesterday, outlining a series of steps designed to help reduce rising obesity rates.
Drinking milk in childhood could be link to lower asthma risk
The components in milk fat could be responsible for lower rates of asthma among young children, concludes a study in Thorax, which challenges previous findings linking fish fatty acids to lower incidence of the disease.
A stable, dry omega-3 formula
A new biotech firm has formulated a stable, dry powder from omega-3 fatty acid oil, suitable for adding to baked goods such as cakes, bars and pasta. The formula shows unprecedented shelf stability in early tests, says Bioral Nutrient Delivery.