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The @EFSA_EU has reaffirmed the safety of sucralose following its most comprehensive review in 20 years.
EFSA confirmed that sucralose remains safe at the established ADI of 15 mg/kg body weight per day, with current consumer exposure below this level.
#Sucralose #Science
Last month, the ICBA community met in Madrid for our bi-annual global gathering. Our Executive Director, Geoff Parker, shared insights on global advocacy, science, and sector challenges.
Global collaboration strengthens our networks and builds a more resilient beverage sector.
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Have you checked out our Insight Series: What the Experts Say?
Glen Neal unpacks how FSANZ, FDA & EFSA assess ingredient safety to protect consumers.
#ICBA #FoodScience
What does it take for an ingredient to be approved in food & drink?
Glen Neal explains the rigorous global safety checks by FSANZ, FDA & EFSA – if the evidence isn’t strong, it’s out. If approved, strict limits protect consumers.
#ICBAAPAC #FoodScience
What does it take for an ingredient to be approved in food & drink?
Glen Neal explains the rigorous global safety checks by FSANZ, FDA & EFSA – if the evidence isn’t strong, it’s out. If approved, strict limits protect consumers.
#ICBAAPAC #FoodScience
With 30+ years in food regulation, Glen Neal explains how ingredient safety in non-alc drinks is built on science, regulation & decades of safe use.
Every ingredient is assessed by authorities like FSANZ and clearly labelled to support informed choices.
#IngredientSafety
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently published a set of draft guidelines examining the impact of marketing food and beverage products to children.
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The World Health Organisation published its Draft Guideline on the Use of Non-Sugar Sweeteners on July 15. The non-alcoholic beverages industry relies on the risk assessments conducted by food standards agencies around the world that repeatedly affirm the safe use of NSS.
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ICBA APAC and its members have long supported evidence-based efforts to address global health and nutrition-related challenges. To learn more about the industry's commitment, visit our website: icba-net.org/industry-commit…
The #ANZPACPlasticsPact has released a new strategic document, the ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025, which outlines the steps required to achieve the region's Plastic Targets by 2025 and sets out a pathway that will change our relationship with plastic packaging to be more #sustainable.
Yesterday, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation and New Zealand's Food and Grocery Council announced a partnership to advance the uptake of the Australasian Recycling Label throughout New Zealand.
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Food Industry Asia recently compiled data on consumer perceptions on sustainability matters. The data indicated that citizens of major cities throughout Southeast Asia want both Industry and Government to help facilitate behavioural change when it comes to sustainability.
Read the full report here: foodindustry.asia/hubfs/FIA%…
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ICBA APAC & the ABCL (@BeverageCouncil) co-hosted the ‘Post-COVID Consumer Trends’ webinar last week, covering key consumer and industry trends such as the complexity of the post-COVID retail environment in Australia & consumer attitudes & behaviours across AUS, APAC & globally
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ICBA APAC Regional Director and @BeverageCouncil CEO @TheGeoffParker will be speaking at the @FSANZnews stakeholder forum on Future Ready Food Standards this month! #Regulation #FoodStandards #BeverageStandards #BeverageIndustry
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The forum will feature a panel of diverse speakers addressing perspectives from industry, academic and government stakeholders. For more information on the speakers, click here: foodstandards.gov.au/about/P…
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June 10 is #WorldIcedTeaDay! Many of our association members represent companies in the APAC region that provide consumers with refreshing ready to drink iced teas, with an increasing amount of flavour profiles across both regular and reduced sugar varieties.
June 1st is #WorldMilkDay! For those who struggle to maintain their calcium, protein or vitamin D intake, flavoured & plant-based milks offer refreshing alternatives. Our members are innovating this space by offering reduced fat & sugar options in a variety of flavour offerings.
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The non-alcoholic beverages industry is constantly striving for innovation, through sustainable packaging, supply chain effectiveness and product innovation.
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Bioactive compounds are naturally occuring in fruit and vegetables, therefore can also be found in the juice of those fruit and vegetables. Bioacticves have the potential to reduce the liklihood of developing some non-communicable diseases, including diabetes.
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Our industry is on the front foot of the circular economy. With resource recovery targets of up to 90% & national targets of 100% recycled content by 2030, many beverages producers in Australia, the EU & North America have made great strides in their product stewardship efforts.
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View the full post on our LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
This #WorldBeverageDay we're celebrating the non-alcoholic beverages industry and the leadership shown by our member organisations, who are committed to innovating this space through reformulation, public health initiatives, responsible advertising & sustainability measures.
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To learn more about the ICBA APAC Regional Group, visit our website: icba-net.org/about-us/asia-p…
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The global non-alcoholic beverage industry works with government, industry, public health professionals, and consumers to create solutions to public health challenges like obesity, and to promote active lifestyles.
For more information, please visit: icba-net.org/industry-commit…
A WHO systematic review and meta-analysis confirms that non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) may be effective in short-term weight loss, when used in place of #sugar.
#BeverageNews #DrinksBusiness #WHO #SDG
