Archives for October 8, 2008

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China announces new melamine guidelines

By Sarah Hills

China is taking steps to reassure countries that are banning its imports following the melamine crisis with the introduction of new safety levels for food and drink.

UK detects banned additive from China in mini jelly cup

By Lindsey Partos

Mid-melamine scare, food safety issues are compounded for European confectioners as Europe's alert system flags up a confectionery product for children containing an additive from China that could constitute a choking risk.