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Local authority audits published

The Agency's local authority audit report for Ashfield is now available online.

Views wanted on dihydrocapsiate

A Japanese company has applied to the Food Standards Agency for approval to market dihydrocapsiate as a novel food ingredient. A novel food is a food or food ingredient that does not have a significant history of consumption within the European Union before 15 May 1997.

More Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top NV Champagne recalled

The Food Standards Agency has issued an updated Allergy Alert, because further bottles of Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top NV Champagne do not mention on their label that the product contains sulphites. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone who is sensitive to sulphites.

Government food labelling changes

From today, there are changes being made to which Government departments have responsibility for food labelling policy.

Sainsbury's recalls some Freefrom brand cake

Sainsbury?s is recalling its Freefrom brand Rich Fruit Cake Slices with a ?best before? date of 4 November 2010, because the product contains low levels of wheat gluten, which isn?t mentioned on the product label. This makes the product a possible health risk to anyone with a gluten intolerance or an allergy to or intolerance of wheat. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

Update on products free of colours associated with hyperactivity

The Agency has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the six food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children.

FSA Board meeting 15 September 2010

The next FSA open Board meeting is being held at the Aberdeen Douglas Hotel, 43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5EL. It will begin at 9am on Wednesday 15 September and will be chaired by Agency Chair Jeff Rooker. You can attend in person or watch it live online.

Views wanted on taxifolin

A Russian company has applied to the Food Standards Agency for approval to market taxifolin as a novel food ingredient. A novel food is a food or food ingredient that does not have a significant history of consumption within the European Union before 15 May 1997.