24 Nov 2011
Advertising Ban Proposed in AustraliaThe Australian Greens political party is calling for a national television marketing ban on “junk” foods nationally and restrictions on Internet and SMS and email promotions
Read more17 Nov 2011
APEC endorses public-private food safety partnershipThis year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit closed November 13 on a high note for the food and beverage industry, consumers and all those who support public-private partnerships as the most effective way to meet social challenges
Read more14 Nov 2011
Event: How the UN weighed in on food marketingFIA’s partner organisation, the World Federation of Advertisers, will offer a webinar 24 November 2011 on the outcomes of the UN Summit on NCDs, held this past September in New York.
Read more08 Nov 2011
China establishes new food safety panelChina’s State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has set up a new Expert Committee for Healthcare, Food and Cosmetics Safety “to provide technical consultation and suggestions for policymakers.”
Read more31 Oct 2011
IOM calls for points system in FOP labellingThe Institute of Medicine has released its Phase II recommendations on front-of-pack (FOP) labelling in the US, recommending a point system that would award more points to foods considered healthful.
Read more11 Oct 2011
Eyes on efficiency, FIA steps up with new websiteSINGAPORE – FIA’s new website is online, providing members with a host of useful new features that will make the organisation faster, more efficient, more collaborative, and better able to meet its key objectives.
Read more11 Oct 2011
Food Industry a ‘Willing & Effective Partner’ in NCDs' BattleOn September 19, the United Nations hosted a High-level Meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), an important landmark in the ongoing effort to address complex, multi-factorial issues such as obesity.
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