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📢 FDA Bans BVO in Food & Beverage Industry! Effective August 2nd, the FDA has officially prohibited the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in all food and beverage products. Manufacturers now have a year to reformulate their recipes. This ban follows similar actions taken by California, Missouri, and New York, demonstrating a growing trend towards prioritizing consumer health and safety within the industry. This change is expected to further drive innovation in product formulation, as companies seek out BVO alternatives that maintain product quality and appeal. It also highlights the growing importance of ingredient transparency and consumer awareness regarding food safety. What are your thoughts on this change? #FoodSafety #FDA #FoodAndBeverage #CPG #ImpactBusinessDevelopmentConsulting #IBDC

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The regulatory landscape for non-nutritive sweeteners is rapidly evolving, with significant recent developments in both the EU and UK. In October 2024, the EU declared monk fruit decoctions (Siraitia grosvenorii) as ‘not novel’, mirroring a similar decision by the UK in June 2024. Consequently, monk fruit decoctions can now be used as an ingredient in food and beverage products sold in these jurisdictions. This shift opens up new opportunities to food and beverage manufacturers wanting to replace sugars/added sugars in a wide range of formulations. Read our latest blog to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eMUJYFEy #RegulatoryCompliance #MonkFruit #SteviolGlycosides #NonnutritiveSweeteners

Effective July 1, 2024, the EU is setting higher standards for food safety with updated regulations on DON and T-2/HT-2 levels in various cereal products. The revisions, outlined in Commission Regulations (EU) 2024/1022 and 2024/1038, aim to enhance food safety across the board. Key updates include: • Lowered DON levels for unprocessed grains, milling products, pasta, and baby food. • New DON limits for popcorn, ready-to-eat polenta, and special medical foods for infants. • Maximum T-2/HT-2 levels for a range of products, including bakery wares and cereal snacks. Stay informed and ensure your products meet the latest standards! For more details, visit the official EU regulation page. #Rbiopharm #RBiopharmRhone #FoodScience #MycotoxinRegulation #NewRegulation #FoodRegulation

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There is a legal loophole that allows American food companies to determine what is ‘safe’ for them to add into your food supply: - The FDA is supposed to oversee the safety of the U.S. food supply. - However, since 1997, the FDA has allowed the food industry to independently determine which new ingredients as ‘generally recognised as safe’. - The food companies aren’t even required (though are advised) to disclose the new use of ingredients and their safety data to the FDA or the public. - Only if later research suggests harm, will the FDA review the situation and take action – after it has been in the food supply… - Records show there have only been 15 compounds that have had their GRAS status revoked, despite thousands of additions to the foods supply. This seems potentially disproportionate... - The FDA does also not regularly review foods with ingredients that can be ‘safe’ at low levels, but not in large amounts, like caffeine, salt and sugar. - This lack of regulation and reviewing of foods is a worrying situation in need of change. https://lnkd.in/e9DfmbJe

The FDA is prioritizing food safety by revoking the regulation permitting brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food due to potential health risks. Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a vegetable oil modified with bromine, used in small amounts (up to 15 parts per million) as a stabilizer in beverages to prevent citrus flavoring from separating. BVO had to be listed on labels as "brominated vegetable oil" or the specific type of brominated oil. Over time, many beverage makers have replaced BVO with alternative ingredients, resulting in few U.S. beverages currently containing BVO. This significant decision comes after studies highlighting concerns about BVO, a food additive used since 1970 to prevent separation in citrus-flavored beverages. Companies have until August 2, 2024, to comply with the new regulations, emphasizing a dedication to ensuring the safety of food ingredients. #FDA #FoodSafety #BVO #HealthRisks

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The global #lecithin market, valued at around USD 2.3 billion in 2023, is forecasted to grow at a 4.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, reaching approximately USD 3.6 billion by the end of the period. This growth is driven by increasing demand for lecithin as a natural emulsifier in food and beverage production, especially in processed and convenience foods. The shift towards clean-label products further boosts lecithin usage due to its multifunctional benefits, including texture enhancement and shelf-life extension. #Myande offers comprehensive turnkey solutions for lecithin processes, including Feed Grade Lecithin, Food Grade Lecithin, Transparent Lecithin, and Powder Lecithin, tailored to meet diverse production requirements. Explore more: https://lnkd.in/gGBmv69b