Press Releases on August 28, 2015

'Challenges for the future and cooperation with member States', Swedish National Food Administration, Uppsala

Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle Ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to be here with you today in Uppsala and I am very grateful to the Swedish National Food Administration for hosting us and to Katarina and Leif for organising this visit. As you …

EFSA reports on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria over 2004-2007

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a report which says that resistance to antimicrobials is found among the most common zoonotic bacteria originating from animals and food in the EU, such as Salmonella and Campylobacter. The zoonotic …

EFSA evaluates new proposed uses of the red food colour lycopene

Lycopene oleoresin from tomatoes, submitted as a novel food ingredient, consists of a mixture of a lipid fraction, rich of the carotenoid “lycopene” and a resin obtained by extraction from the pulp of ripe non-GM tomatoes. For the synthetic ingredient the …

EFSA Plant Health Panel evaluates study on citrus canker disease

The Panel was asked to provide a scientific opinion on this study, in particular on its conclusion that citrus canker is not likely to spread by means of citrus fruit that show no signs of the disease. The PLH Panel concluded that key arguments in the …

EFSA stakeholders discuss public consultations

EFSA now has a transparent approach to why and how it launches and undertakes public consultations, which has been guided by consultation with its key stakeholders. The document lays out EFSA’s integrated approach on public consultations and aims to ensure …

EFSA provides further assessment on health risks of goat meat and goat meat products with regard to BSE

The BIOHAZ Panel based its assessment on the following points: The European Commission and Member States have so far carried out over 93,000 tests on goats since the first case was identified and none have been found positive for BSE****. BSE has been …

Latin America: Finding Its Footing

12 Chefs, 7 Michelin Stars Line Up For So Amazing Chefs 2015

World class Michelin chefs are coming to Sofitel SO Bangkok for an amazing series of dinners, cooking classes, and an Culinary Event Showdown. BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Michelin stars are aligning for a gastronomic …

Dynasty Lords Releases Its Latest Version; Social Integrations Now Available

Social integration will now play a power-packed role in Dynasty Lords, as war game fanatics play out their act of aggression and strategic planning. IRVINE, CA, USA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dynasty Lords' updated version now offers a …

Rick Keister Joins the Board of CDS/Astech

Rick Keister, former CEO of Keystone Automotive Industries, has joined CDS’s board of directors and become financial partner in the company. DALLAS, TX, USA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rick Keister, former CEO of Keystone Automotive Industries, …

Producer Filippo Nesci to Produce The Upcoming Scientific Documentary 'Mourning In Our Digital Age'

Filippo Nesci, the producer behind the award winning films "Lineman" and "Wrecks and Violins," will produce the documentary film "Mourning in Our Digital Age" LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- …

Europe and Eurasia: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro Sign Border Demarcation Agreements

The United States congratulates the governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Kosovo, and Montenegro on the signing of landmark agreements demarcating the international borders between BiH and Montenegro and between Kosovo and Montenegro. These …

Making a Difference with 2₵

This September, the Global Water Challenge (GWC) and The Coca-Cola Company will launch a collaborative cause marketing campaign for the EKOCENTER™ initiative.    The campaign, called project RIPPLE, is designed to support communities where EKOCENTER kiosks …

Interfaith Alliance Responds to Mayor of Roanoke's Call for Prayer in Wake of Shooting

WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, following a tragic shooting outside of Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Mayor David Bowers called for prayer and a return to church. Following this call, Rabbi Jack Moline, Interfaith Alliance Executive Director and longtime Virginia faith …

Close to $280,000 raised for 5,000 food hampers donated to fire evacuees

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Led by donations of $50,000 each from PotashCorp, Saskatchewan Blue Cross, and the Kitsaki Group of Companies, a total of $277,872 was raised for emergency food hampers provided to forest fire evacuees as they returned to their …

Nightlife Entrepreneurs Mike Galam & Craig Franze File Compelling Lawsuit Against City of Las Vegas

Mike Galam and Craig Franze File First Amendment Lawsuit Against City of Las Vegas, Karen E. Duddlesten, Director of Business Licensing Named Individually LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nightlife entrepreneurs Mike Galam and …

DPP-4 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes: Drug Safety Communication - May Cause Severe Joint Pain

[Posted 08/28/2015] AUDIENCE: Patient, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine ISSUE: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the type 2 diabetes medicines sitagliptin, saxagliptin, linagliptin, and alogliptin may cause joint …

Can 100% of Moringa Plant be Commercially Viable? Expert Shares Surprising Facts About Moringa in Global Moringa Meet 15

In groundbreaking presentation, "Utilization Technology of Whole Moringa," the Global Moringa Meet 2015 shares startling revelations about the future of Moringa JAIPUR, JAIPUR, INDIA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneurs around …

JUST OUT––Been There! Done That! Still Here!

The Seven Ages of Marv NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For those of you who have also been there, done that and are still here as well as those aspiring to that status, Marv Rubinstein’s memoire is a fun book to read. The title …

Green Energy to help check Climate Change, in the offing for Nigeria

--- Nasarawa State government endorses project OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A technological innovation that converts waste into 100% renewable energy, as well as to check environmental hazards, is to kick start soon in …