Archives for April 9, 2017

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Glyphosate to join Proposition 65 list

By Elaine Watson

The herbicide glyphosate is to be added to the list of chemicals known to cause cancer under California's Proposition 65 legislation, which means companies producing products containing residues of the popular herbicide may in future have to feature...

Health Canada proposes ban on partially hydrogenated oils

By Elaine Watson

Health Canada has unveiled proposals to prohibit the use of partially hydrogenated oils  - a key source of harmful trans fats in foods - by summer 2018 (aligning with the US deadline) by adding them to the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating...

Smithfield Foods rides high with hot dog deal

By Oscar Rousseau

Pork company Smithfield Foods has entered into a partnership with amusement park Six Flags to be the official hot dog supplier to the multi-million dollar valued theme park corporation.