Relying on dairy in a world consumed by COVID-19
These are not normal times. The simple things we’ve been doing all our lives, we can’t do anymore. We can’t hug our friends, shake hands or enjoy each other’s company because of a silent enemy called COVID-19. This virus has changed how we live and think around the world. At times of crisis people turn […]
Important outcomes from Codex meeting on nutrition and foods for special diets
On 24-29 November 2019, the 41st session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses was held in Dusseldorf, Germany. The meeting aimed to study specific nutritional problems and advise on general nutrition issues; to draft general provisions concerning the nutritional aspects of all foods; to develop standards and guidelines for […]
Major progress on food safety guidance achieved at Codex
The Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) was held 4-8 November 2019 in Cleveland (US). Two major pieces of work were completed during this session: The Proposed Draft Code of Practice on Food Allergen Management for Food Business Operators CCFH agreed to send it to the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) for adoption at step 8 […]
Effective process monitoring key to ensuring dairy safety
As part of its commitment to food safety and health, the International Dairy Federation today published new guidance outlining additional actions that can be taken in the production process to minimise risk of Listeria contamination in dairy products. Guarding against listeriosis, a rare and severe foodborne disease caused by the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is of […]
Towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Transforming the dairy sector “Optimising the dairy sector’s contribution to the SDGs requires careful planning, implementation and monitoring” Berhe Tekola of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. Malnutrition is the single largest contributor to disease in the world. The number of undernourished people is increasing (more than 821 million people). At the […]
Belgian guidelines endorse milk as a vital part of daily diets
Last week the Belgian Superior Health Council (SHC) confirmed that milk and dairy products deserve a place in a sustainable diet. Moreover, based on the latest insights into healthy food and sustainability, the SHC recommends an increase in the consumption of milk and dairy products. In a new recommendation, Belgium’s Superior Health Council advises the […]
IDF issues guidance to help determine milk fat purity
IDF issues guidance to help determine milk fat purity The International Dairy Federation (IDF) today released guidance on the determination of milkfat purity, providing important additional direction to both scientists and non-scientists involved in the testing of milk and dairy products. Milkfat is an important component of milk and most dairy products. In addition to […]
Dairy analytical standards on the agenda at the IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2019
Leading analytical experts exchange perspectives on the latest technical and technological findings within the dairy sector. This week saw the close of 2019 IDF/ISO Analytical week, an important event in the calendar for those working the field of dairy products analysis. The event welcomed more than 130 delegates from 22 countries, as well as representatives […]
World Food Safety Day: Food Safety, everyone’s business
IDF welcomes the first World Food Safety Day, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018, which will be celebrated on 7 June 2019 under the theme “Food Safety, everyone’s business.” It is indeed everyone’s business! Without food safety, there is no food security. In a world where the food supply chain has […]
IDF contributes its expertise on standards for methods of analysis for dairy products to Codex
What is the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS)? The CCMAS is one of the horizontal Codex Committees that addresses Methods of Analysis and Sampling across all food commodities. This Committee has for a main role to consider, amend, if necessary, and endorse, as appropriate, methods of analysis and sampling proposed by […]
