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This post will explore how companies that distribute food can use the blockchain to enhance food safety, lower supply chain costs, and prevent fraud.
Intentional contamination could be defined as a deliberate action to introduce something into a food product, frequently with the intention to induce damage to the consumer, the company or both.
In preparation for the second reading of the Trade Bill in the House of Commons, the Soil Association has released a report on the potential food safety risks posed by a free trade deal with the US.
Food fraud has plagued the food industry for thousands of years. Advances in analytical technology have improved detection capabilities, but incidents of food adulteration continue to occur, sometimes with tragic consequences.
A new study published in Science has found that recurrent Salmonella infections may cause inflammatory bowel disease and they may have found the mechanism. Researchers studying mice found that these infections progressively disable protection against
EFSA has opened a public consultation on its draft guidance for the risk assessment of nanoscience and nanotechnology applications in the food and feed chain. The guidance covers the relevant areas within EFSA’s remit, such as novel foods, food conta
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), based in Parma, Italy
is looking for a Social Scientist, Officer Position, (Temporary Agent – Grade AD6)
The successful candidate will identify where social science advice, research and analysis can be of ad
Viruses are a leading cause of foodborne disease in the European Union. Norovirus and hepatitis A virus are recognised as the main viruses of public health concern. Transmission of these viruses typically occurs through foods that are consumed raw su
Fallout from a Salmonella outbreak traced to baby milk products from Lactalis is raining down on the French dairy company and retailers that continued selling the contaminated recalled products.
Lack of clarity in the definition of Xue Yu and difficulty in identifying the fish once it has been prepared may have contributed to widespread mislabelling.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has stated that 69 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses for breaches in food safety legislation in 2017, declining by over a third (35%) compared to 2016 (106). The FSAI outlined the importance
Netherlands has reported its first Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak with 57 cases over seven months.
A not-for-profit organisation aimed at providing food information to consumers has put together a list of its top trends for 2018.
Following the successful launch and kick-off of EFSA’s first EU-FORA fellowship programme cycle last September, EFSA has already opened the second 12-month round, by publishing two calls for applications as fellow or as hosting site.
EU-FORA is a uni
EFSA’s experts have used an updated scientific approach to reassess the possible long-term adverse effects of the food processing contaminant 3-MCPD on the kidney and male fertility.
Deadline for application: 1 April 2018
The international summer course in One Health will again be offered in 2018 by the University of Copenhagen and Technical University of Denmark.
7 May – 8 June 2018: 5-weeks internet-based module
12 – 17 August
The Irish food and drink sector recorded the eighth consecutive year of export growth in 2017. It was boosted by increased output in key sectors, rising demand in some major markets and, in line with Bord Bia’s Market Diversification Strategy, the em
Researchers have created an online tool which gives dairy farmers and vets the means to closely measure and monitor their antibiotic use.
A salmon farming company has joined forces with traceability experts, creating unique fingerprints to verify the origin of their fish.
