Publication of New Joint ISO I IDF Standard for Chloride Content in Infant Formula
Active research and regional control efforts to address the potential transmission of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (M. paratuberculosis) and proactive control measures at the farmer and processor levels to meet trade requirements were showcased at the IDF ParaTB Forum. The event, which took place on 4 June 2018, was held in conjunction with the International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis in […]
Clampdown on milking a name to market vegan substitute
The US is joining the EU, Canada, Norway, Iceland and New Zealand in regulating the misuse of dairy terms. Consumers have the right to know when they are not buying real dairy products. A plant-based substance is no alternative to animal milk in terms of its composition, texture, taste and nutritional value. A liquid plant-based […]
Global partnerships critical for food safety in drive towards sustainability: IDF
Collective and concerted global efforts are critical in addressing food safety, an International Dairy Federation (IDF) representative asserted at a meeting on Safe Food for Sustainable and Resilient Societies in New York on 12 July 2018. Mr Atze Schaap, who is also the Corporate Director of Dairy Development at the Royal FrieslandCampina of The Netherlands, […]
Jurgen Jansen of IDF National Committee of The Netherlands new chair of ISO/TC 34/SC 5 on milk and milk products
The National Secretary of the IDF National Committee of The Netherlands, Jurgen Jansen, took on the helm as the new chair of the ISO/TC 34/SC 5 for milk and milk products in January this year, succeeding Harrie van den Bijgaart whose term ended last December. Mr Jansen’s appointment is for a period of six years […]
