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FSANZ approval process for food additives a joke!

Wednesday, 18 March 2009 13:25

Dangerous adverse effects caused by combinations of chemicals are not accounted for in the approval process.

When it comes to food additives, the standard approval process put forward by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requires that the manfacturer themselves provide scientific evidence that the additive is safe for human consumption. But are the testing requirements adequate?

The general process goes something like this. Aniamls, usually two species, are selected to use as subjects. These animals are fed high doses of the additive and observed. They are tested for any detectable cancers, organ damage, DNA and nerve damage, etc. If any adverse reactions are encountered then new subjects are brought in and fed a lower dose until no noticable effects are observed. A formula is applied to this level of intake based on average adult intake, weight, etc and this calculation gives manufactures the so called "safe" level for human consumption.

Australian co. sets a new standard in openness & transparency.

Sunday, 08 March 2009 13:15

Beerenberg's new website allows consumers to trace the origin of the main ingredients in their products.

In what is thought to be a world first, Australian company, Beerenberg, allows consumers to trace the main ingredients in their products from origin through to manufacture.

Using Beerenberg's new website, comsumers can enter the last six digits from the barcode on the product to trace the origin of each product's main ingredient, when it was made and even the name of the cook.

Soft drink chemical linked to DNA damage, Parkinson's and cancer.

Tuesday, 03 March 2009 14:20

Sodium Benzoate, found in many soft drinks, is linked to DNA damage and can form benzene, a known carcinogen.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative used to prevent mould. It occurs naturally in very small amounts in bananas and some other fruits. Sodium Benzoate (and Potassium Benzoate) when combined with ascorbic acid may react and form benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogenic.

Sodium Benzoate (preservative 211) is a common preservative used quite heavily by the soft drink industry. It is found in Diet Coke, Pepsi Max, Sprite, Sunkist, and others. But, it's use is not limited to soft drinks. It is also found in some juices, sauces and other condiments.

MSG hides behind 25 or more names, such as "Natural Flavoring."

Tuesday, 24 February 2009 00:14

MSG (E621) is often called "Natural Flavor" or "Hydrolized Vegetable Protein" among others.

The food additive MSG (Mono-Sodium Glutamate) is a slow poison. MSG hides behind 25 or more names, such as "Natural Flavoring." MSG is even in your favorite coffee from Tim Horton's and other brand-name coffee shops!

I wondered if there could be an actual chemical causing the massive obesity epidemic, and so did a friend of mine, John Erb. He was a research assistant at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, and spent years working for the government. He made an amazing discovery while going through scientific journals for a book he was writing called The Slow Poisoning of America.

Dr Peter Dingle claims "Dogs are eating better than children."

Saturday, 21 February 2009 13:34

Dr Dingles new book highlights the truths about what we put in our children's mouths.

DOGS eat better than we do - and it's killing us. While most dogs eat nutrient-packed meals, kids are being pumped with rubbish.

While most family dogs are fed a nutrient-packed meal of dried or canned food, children are being pumped with over-processed food with cancer-causing chemicals, scientist Dr Peter Dingle said recently.

As a result kids are suffering a range of heath problems and diseases, including poor digestion, constipation, obesity, diabetes and hyperactivity.

"We are treating our kids to death," Dr Dingle said.

"We feed our dogs food that is full of nutrition such as meat -- which they are designed to eat. But we feed our kids food that is sold to us by big companies."

Choice Report - Kids at risk from harmful additives

Saturday, 21 February 2009 03:02

Colorings, preservatives and flavourings have been linked to allergies, asthma and even cancer.

AUSTRALIA'S leading consumer group has called for an urgent review of food additives after Britain proposed banning food colourings by the end of the year.

A investigation by Choice found parents were unknowingly exposing their children to hundreds of potentially dangerous additives hidden in foods to make them taste better and last longer.

Colourings, preservatives and flavourings in cereals, biscuits, meats and sweets have been linked to allergies, asthma, behavioural problems and cancer.

Diet Coke's controversial food additive to stay

Saturday, 21 February 2009 02:59

Sodium Benzoate stops diet coke going mouldy but is linked to DNA damage.

COCA-COLA Australia has no plans to phase out a controversial additive in its drinks, despite moves in Britain to remove it.

Sodium benzoate has been linked to damage to DNA and hyperactivity in children, and is used as a preservative in Diet Coke in Australia.

Coca-Cola in Britain said it had begun withdrawing the additive from Diet Coke in January in response to consumer demand for more natural products.

Food color in sausages, burgers could trigger cancer

Saturday, 21 February 2009 01:26

Food coloring E128 linked to cancer

Food specialists have warned that a dye, used sometimes to colour meat for sausages and burgers, could trigger cancer.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently announced that it could no longer guarantee a safe daily limit for consumers to eat meat with the colourant, Red 2G, which is also known as E128.

EFSA released a statement describing Red 2G, as a "safety concern". A meeting has been called by the Food Standards Agency on July 10, to establish the extent of the use of the dye in Britain.

Preservatives and Colorings Increases Hyper Activity in Kids - British Medical Journal

Tuesday, 17 February 2009 16:55

Artificial preservatives increase hyper-activity in kids

Eliminating artificial colours and preservatives from the diets of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) should be considered a first-line treatment to reduce hyperactivity, says an editorial in the British Medical Journal.

Professor Andrew Kemp from the Children's Hospital at Westmead, in Sydney, says there is good scientific evidence that preservatives and colourings increased hyperactive behaviour. However, removing them is still considered as an alternative rather than a standard treatment for ADHD, writes Professor Kemp.

Report - Food Additives cause tantrums in children

Tuesday, 17 February 2009 16:44

Many children's foods contain bad food additives.

Additives in popular snacks can cause hyperactivity and tantrums in young children, a study suggests. Research carried out by the independent watchdog the Food Commission found that so-called 'E-numbers' may adversely affect one in four toddlers.

The findings are based on reports from parents after their children consumed a drink that contained additives commonly found in popular crisps, sweets and fizzy drinks.

However, nutritionists have played down the findings saying they are not scientific.

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