New flavourings legislation
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 872/2012 of 1st October 2012 introduces a Union List of flavourings and source materials for use in and on foods. …
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October 2012
Healthy Workplaces Campaign –focus on the retail sector
As part of the European Healthy Workplaces Campaign, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is holding two seminars (Dublin, 25th October 2012 and Cork, 26th …
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New advertising rules for food and drink in children’s advertising
On 12th October 2012 the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) announced new rules to be applied to the advertising of High Fat, Salt and Sugar …
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International Product Safety Week – Launch of GlobalRecalls
International Product Safety Week was hosted by the European Commission in Brussels between 15th and 19th October 2012. Following a series of product recalls the …
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Calories on menus
It is becoming more common to see calories on menus in coffee houses and in some cafés and restaurants. At present (October 2012) displaying calories …
Child’s death results in criminal conviction and fine
On 12th October 2012 at Dundalk Circuit Criminal Court, a company was fined €25,000.00 in respect of the death of a young boy aged three. …
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Food law enforcement action – September 2012
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has announced that during September 2012 environmental health officers served five Closure Orders and one Improvement Order for …