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EDA says natural trans fat-stance backed by parliament

By Neil Merrett

European Parliament findings on the health impacts of consuming naturally occurring trans fatty acid (TFA) supports calls from dairy groups that their goods should be exempt from legislation limiting their presence, claims one trade group.

Dispatches from FDF labelling debate

What labelling scheme(s) should Europe allow?

Debate is heating up about the best way to present nutrition information on food labels throughout the EU as lawmakers hammer out the details of new legislation. The Food and Drink Federation gives a view from industry.