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Dear colleagues and clients

29 June 2021

In this newsletter, we find out how international experts plan to re-assess the Codex 'Big 8' and help address vulnerabilities in your business as we look at a recent bust on adulterated Saffron in Spain.

An important notice is that our price increase will become effective starting 1 July 2021. Kindly contact us for an updated quote. 

Our Allergen Product Information Form (PIF) Masterclass is moving from 7 July to 18 August 2021. Scroll down for more details. 

We support and stand by to assist you and bring you peace of mind wherever your food endeavours may take you.

Regards,
The FACTS team

Food allergies are widely acknowledged and recognised as a public health priority. Global harmonisation of food allergen labelling and control is believed to promote consumer protection and reduce trade barriers. Find out what expert panelists from around the world placed forward as recommendations. 
 

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The world’s most expensive spice recently made headlines again: a crime network was caught red-handed trafficking fake saffron in Spain, generating millions in profits.

This news demonstrates once more the dire need for the food industry to address their vulnerabilities, in order to prevent the occurrence of similar fraudulent incidents.
 

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We continue to understand that the disruption Covid has caused has resulted in us not yet being back to business as normal. For this reason, we will not be applying an increase to our new allergen detection method (LC-MS).

Unfortunately, due to the costs of imported materials required for the ELISA and PCR allergen detection methods, we will be applying an industry related increase as of the 1st of July 2021.

For any inquiries, suggestions, and concerns regarding the increase or our services, do not hesitate to contact us; we appreciate all feedback.

The FACTS team would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to offer you and your company our analytical services. We continue to strive to provide our clients with reliable results and meaningful interpretations.
 

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The truth about honey that might leave a bitter taste in your mouth.

Recently, Our team member Shannon Riva was interviewed on Cape Talk Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler and Pippa Hudson to discuss honey authenticity testing.

AOAC Webinar: Allergens in food

Listen to the recent AOAC Webinar hosted by our very own Dr Karim Dhanani as he touches on the Regulatory landscape, Allergen management & Analytical challenges with guests.