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News Australian Food News
Resource for food industry professionals and dynamic
food companies.
The Guardian: Food Science
News related to food and nutrition.
Food Central NewsOnline food news provided by CNN, comprehensive and informative site.
Cheese Market NewsOnline companion for weekly publication providing information on dairy and cheese industry issues.
Cheese ReporterDairy products market news.
Blogs EU Food Regulatory AffairsA
blog devoted to the regulation of food, food/dietary supplements, foods
for particular nutritional purposes, foods for special medial purposes,
etc. It concentrates on the promulgation and enforcement of 'food law'
throughout the Member States of the European Union.
Food, Beverage & Nutrition Law BlogThe blog is published by the Food, Beverage & Nutrition Law Practice Group of the law firm of Arnstein & Lehr, LLP.
Marler Blog
Proving commentary of food poisoning outbreaks & litigation
U.S. Food Policy blog
published
by Parke Wilde, who teaches and writes about U.S. Food Policy at the
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.
Info Sites Consumers International: FoodCI is well placed to represent consumers with official status at the World Health Organisation and Codex Aliamentarius (the international food standards body) and contact on the ground through our national member organisations.
Elsevier: Food Science IFIS: Food Science CentralFOOD SCIENCE CENTRAL is the home of IFIS Publishing on the web.
Here you can learn about our products and services and access FREE
articles on many topics in food science, food technology and nutrition.
Food-Info siteThe multilingual food-Info site provides background information about foods, food components, how foods are made (food production), food ingredients, E-numbers (additives and food safety
FoodlinkFood safety information from the UK Food and Drink Federation
Food Technology Web SiteResource containing information on all aspects of food technology, specifically aimed at college and school students.
Funkfood ScienceCritical
examinations of studies and news on food, weight, health and healthcare
that mainstream media misses. Debunks popular myths, explains science
and exposes fraud that affects your health. Plus some fun food for
thought. For readers not afraid to question and think critically to get
to the truth.
International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN)The International Baby Food Action Network, IBFAN, consists of public interest groups working around the world to reduce infant and young child morbidity and mortality. IBFAN aims to improve the health and well-being of babies and young children, their mothers and their families through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding practices.
Institute of Food Research
IFR is a world leader in research into harnessing food for health and preventing food-related diseases
USDA Dietary SupplementsInformation about dietary and nutritional supplements from both governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations
What's inside guideThe What's Inside Guide is organised by the Food and Drink Federation on behalf of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry
World Food Program (WFP)As the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast.
Books related to Food Science Taylor & Francis: FoodnetBaseThis collection of e-books allows libraries to access expert guidance on food
safety, quality assurance, processing, brewing, regulations, and
microbiology. This collection offers information on latest functional
foods, antioxidants, foodborne pathogens, and packaging technologies.
This e-library comes complete with new edition of
Fenaroli’s Handbook of Food Additives.
Food safety, consumer protection ´
Consumers International: Food
CI is well placed to represent consumers with official status at the
World Health Organisation and Codex Aliamentarius (the international
food standards body) and contact on the ground through our national
member organisations.
Curmudgeon's CookeryAnecdotes about food safety
European Food Information Council (EUFIC)Your guide to food safety & quality and health & nutrition for a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) JECFA is an international expert scientific committee that is administered jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). It has been meeting since 1956, initially to evaluate the safety of food additives. Its work now also includes the evaluation of contaminants, naturally occurring toxicants and residues of veterinary drugs in food.
FAO/IAEA: Nuclear techniques in food and agricultureThe Food and Environmental Protection Section of the Joint Programme and its associated Agrochemicals Unit of the FAO/IAEA FAO/IAEA Agricultural and Biotechnology Laboratory in Seibersdorf provide assistance and support to countries in their efforts for the application of international standards on irradiation as well as on the use of nuclear and related analytical technologies and capacity building in the management of food and environmental hazards.
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) FSIS is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
Global forum on food security and nutrionThe Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) is a community of practitioners currently reaching more than 3400 members from across the world’s five continents. Here you can interact and exchange knowledge on food security through online discussions. The Forum is facilitated by FAO's Agricultural Development Economics Division (ESA).
International Portal on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health (IPFSAPH)Interactive database for users who require official information on food safety, animal health and plant health. IPFSAPH contains standards, legislation, safety assessments, relevant contacts, and other information for users at all international, regional and national levels in order to facilitate information exchange within countries and regions, and to facilitate international food and agricultural trade.
Iowa State University: Food Safety ProjectThe goal of the Food Safety Project is to develop educational materials that give the public the tools they need to minimize their risk of foodborne illness.
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)The United Nations FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Consumer
protection agencies with the mission to promote and protect the public
health by helping safe and effective products reach the market in a
timely way.
World Organization for Animal Health: Animal Production Food SafetyIn response to the demand from consumers worldwide for safe food, the OIE is working with relevant organisations to reduce food borne risks to human health due to hazards arising from animal production.
World Trade Organization: SPS Information Management System a database of WTO information on Sanitay and Phytosanitary Measures (Notifications, concerns raised, other documents, enquiry points, etc)
Food analysis Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) USDA Food Composition and Methods Development Laboratory (FCMDL)
Tutorials, Education
The Accidential Scientist: Science of cooking
Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking! Explore
recipes, activities, and Webcasts that will enhance your understanding
of the science behind food and cooking
Food Science Teacher ResourcesIn January 2006, every U.S. high school science department received The Science and Scientists Behind the Food, a multimedia resource kit designed to assist science teachers in incorporating food science into existing curriculum. The kit offers students an opportunity to see real-world applications of their laboratory skills. From the Institute of Food Technologists and Discovery Education.
BBC2: Ever Wondered About Food?Resources for Teachers: From BBC2's Ever Wondered? Series. A look at the science, history, and artistic aspects of the food in your cupboard with a British perspective.
FDA: Bring Food Science into Your Middle and High School ClassroomsA curriculum used to engage students in inquiry-based science from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in collaboration with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
FDA: Food Safety Resources for Kids, Teens, and Educators
Games coloring books, songs, quizzes, puzzles, and more that teach principles of safe food handling
Marketplace for the Mind
Fully searchable Agricultural Resource Library, full of information on
quality, nonbiased references, books, lesson plans, and teaching tools.
PartSelect: An Educator's Guide to Food Safety MaterialLinks to food safety lesson plans, activities, and media resources.
PennState: Food Safety Lessons for Middle School StudentsThese lessons were designed to complement the Newspapers in Education (NIE) supplement called Food Safety: From Farm to Table. The supplement is available as a PDF on this Web site in two alternative formats for your use. The centerpiece of the supplement is also here as a single PDF for your use.
Legislation, Standards Codex Alimentarius - FAO/WHO Food StandardsThe Codex Alimentarius Commission, established by FAO and WHO in 1963 develops harmonised international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice to protect the health of the consumers and ensure fair trade practices in the food trade. The Commission also promotes coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
University of Reading: Food-LawA searchable compilation of news and legislation related to food
Australian Lawyers and Consultants: FoodLegalInformation and news related to Australian food legislation
Food Law Reference SiteA huge link-list providing access to food legislation for the US and other countries
DATA, Databases on food ingredients, supplements, aditives and contaminants Foodborne Illness Outbreak DatabaseThis database provides summaries of significant food and water related outbreaks occuring since 1984
INCHEMChemical Safety Information from Intergovernmental Organizations giving rapid access to internationally peer reviewed information on chemicals commonly used throughout the world, which may also occur as contaminants in the environment and food.
JECFA Combined Compendium of Food Additive SpecificationsThis
database provides the most recent specifications for food additives
evaluated by JECFA. Each specification is in PDF format for online
review or printing.
JECFA Specifications for FlavouringsThis
database provides the most recent specifications for flavourings
evaluated by JECFA. Each specification is available for on-line review
or printing.
JECFA: Residues of some veterinary drugs in foods and animalsThis
database contains the most recent information on maximum residue levels
for veterinary drugs as recommended by JECFA. All monographs published
in the FAO Food and Nutrition Papers 41 can be accessed in an electronic
format.
Summary of Evaluations Performed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)This
database provides references for all food chemicals which have been
evaluated by JECFA since the first meeting in 1956. Maintenance of the
database is the responsibility of the WHO JECFA Secretariat.
USDA Dietary Supplement Ingredient Database (DSID) This database provides estimative levels of ingredients in dietary supplement products
last time modified: November 29, 2011
