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And thanks for all the ....fish?

Beer will not have to be labelled "contains fish" in the European Union - nor will wine or cider, according to the newsletter EU Food Law. This is the outcome of a decision which gives a temporary exemption from labelling for a number of derivatives made for allergens, such as the fining agent from fish that is used to clarify beer.

The decision is based on an opinion by a Scientific Panel of the European Food Safety Authority (ESFA), which says: On the basis of the data provided by the applicant, the Panel considers that it is not very likely that isinglass, under the conditions of use specified by the applicant, will cause a severe allergic reaction in fish allergic individuals. Well, you might not have allergic reactions, but it is not really according to the Reinheitsgebot, is it?

Posted by: KnutAlbert at 07:10 | link | comments
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