Bulletin of the IDF N°541/2026: The Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms Its nature, intent and implications
Nutritional value, functional properties, and sensory characteristics of dairy products contribute to the good market position they enjoy. But imitations can pose potential health risks, and it is important that the consumer is not misled by the misuse of dairy names. The objective of The Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms (GSUDT) […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 479/2015: A common carbon footprint approach for the dairy sector – The IDF guide to standard life cycle assessment methodology (in English)
This Bulletin has been withdrawn and replace by the Bulletin of the IDF N°519/2022.
Factsheet of the IDF N°49/2026: Understanding lactose: From digestion to health outcomes
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, and other fermented dairy products are nutrient-dense foods that provide a wide range of essential nutrients. As part of this nutrient-rich matrix, dairy products contain lactose, a carbohydrate and the natural, intrinsic and unique sugar in milk. Dairy products contribute significantly to intakes of key nutrients such as calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B12, […]
Bulletin of the IDF N°540/2026: Guidance on the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (CXS 192-1995) for the dairy sector
The purpose of this guidance document is to assist the dairy sector in using the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) (CXS 192-1995), to assess food additive permissions in milk and milk products. This document explains the structure of the GSFA, describes key parts/sections, and sets out a step-by-step process for using the GSFA. KeywordsCodex. Additives. […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 098/1977 – Significance of aflatoxins in the dairy industry
By Prof. Dr F. Kiermeier The author reviews the toxicity and occurrence of aflatoxins in milk and milk products, the factors influencing their occurrence, the direct and indirect contamination of milk, as well as the aflatoxin contents in commercial dairy products. Over 100 literature references are given.
Bulletin of the IDF N° 086/1975 – Proceedings of the lipolysis Symposium
By Various authors This book contains the full text of the 39 papers (and of the discussions) submitted to this Symposium held in Cork in March 1975, under the following headings: how do physiological parameters determine lipolytic susceptibilities? Which enzymes are primarily responsible for lipolysis in milk? What are the major causes of lipolytic delysis […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 071/1973 – Packaging of milk and milk products
Various authors This is an account of the IDF Seminar held in Prague from 23 to 26 May 1972. It includes a summary of the 9 papers submitted and of the 2 conferences as well as an account of the discussions and the conclusions of the Seminar.
Bulletin of the IDF N° 059/1970 – Recent IDF work in relation to dried milk
Various authors This publication. deals with: the manufacture of instantly soluble dried milk, IDF screening test for non instant dried skimmed milk, IDF list of recommended additives, use of poly phosphates for dried milk, Code of hygienic practice for the manufacture of dried milk.
Bulletin of the IDF N° 058/1970 – An assessment of the cost of milk collection
By a Group of Experts, Chairman: Prof. Dr A. Neitzke, Fed. Germany The essential aim of this report is to make available a basis for calculating the cost of milk collection.
Bulletin of the IDF N° 057/1970 – Nitrosamins in cheese?
By Dr J.G. vari Ginkel, Netherlands After a study of the literature and in the light of his own experiments, the author concludes that “nitrate additions to cheese milk have no effect on the possible formation of nitrosamins”.
