AAC position regarding the determination of gluten in foods: The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted in 1981 a Standard for foods, which have been specially prepared to meet the dietary needs of persons intolerant to gluten. This "Codex Standard [...]
AAC's opinion on the definition of dietary fibre [...]
The AAC (European cereal starch association) is very concerned by the possible different interpretations and implementations of Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community in all the 25 European Member States.
The labelling of foodstuffs is governed at EU level by [...]
Executive summary For nutritional purposes, carbohydrates may be classified according [...]
The AAC is committed to take all necessary measures to [...]
[spacer size="20"]Please find below an AAC presentation on the labelling [...]
The EU starch industry is following closely the issue of Fusarium toxins in raw materials and in its products...
The European cereal starch industry [...]
In late 2023, the European Commission is due to publish its proposal for a legislative framework on sustainable food systems (FSFS). This proposal, once adopted, will likely provide the framework for a multitude of specific actions to help promote a sustainable food system going forward for years to come. It is of paramount importance to get that right.
This paper aims to demonstrate the substantial contribution so far of the EU starch industry to a sustainable food system, as well as what core needs our sector has for that contribution to continue, and even increase.