Fears are mounting that the next horse meat scandal is just around the corner, as big supermarkets may soon be allowed to avoid inspections from Government officers. Under money-saving plans being devised by cash-strapped food safety watchdogs, "trus
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The contract for the supply of contract Official Veterinarians and contract Meat Hygiene Inspectors in England and Wales to work in meat establishments, working closely with FSA staff, is open for tender. The current five contracts expire 31 March 20
China and the EU are increasingly working together in the area of food safety. Marking a milestone in the relationship between EFSA and the CFSA, EFSA’s Executive Director Bernhard Url and CFSA’s Acting Director General Mr Jiang Lu are to sign a Memo
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said limitations in the design and conduct of two studies on BPA means they cannot be used to draw any conclusions for human health.
Animals feeding at sea inherit a chemical record reflecting the area where they fed, which can help track their movements, according to a new study by scientists from the University of Southampton.
As of Oct. 1, China has a strict set of regulations governing how food producers and operators — including related third-party computer platform and delivery service providers — store, market and transport their products sold online.
Three southern African countries have strengthened food safety through a 12 month project funded by FAO.
Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Heather Hancock gave the key note speech at the FSA Parliamentary Reception last night. In her address to an audience of parliamentarians and stakeholders she talked about how the FSA are going to change the
Accidental discharge from a treatment works caused the deaths of more than 1,600 fish in a river near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland Water has said. The river flows into Dundrum Bay, which is a significant shellfish production area.
At least four companies have issued ice cream recalls — Blue Bunny, Blue Bell, Chocolate Shoppe and Publix — because of a cookie dough recall that could cause dozens of secondary recalls from as yet unnamed companies.
Shellfish from Maine (USA) have been recalled after samples tested positive for high levels of a dangerous neurotoxin.
The recall notice, issued by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, applies to mussels and mahogany quahogs (another name for cla
EU-wide safety rules are needed for more materials in contact with food, such as those used in packaging, kitchen utensils and tableware, say MEPs in a non-binding resolution voted on Thursday (06/10/16). They note that only some of these materials,
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Synopsis: This briefing paper provides contextual information on the agriculture and food and drink processing sectors, as well as exploring potential considerations for the sectors following on from the UK referendum decision to
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People who retain a particular bacterium in their gut after a bout of food poisoning may be at an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease later in life, according to a new study led by researchers at McMaster University.
Starting from today, Friday 7 October, people in Northern Ireland will find it easier to see the food hygiene rating of places they eat out or buy food, as food businesses will now have to display their rating sticker by law.
The European Commission has told an EU committee that EFSA’s opinion recommending a reduction in the currently authorized maximum copper content levels in complete feed has generated a lot of reaction within industry and trade associations.
Recently Oceana released a poll revealing that 83 percent of Americans support new requirements focused on eliminating seafood fraud in the United States, including requiring that key information such as what type of fish it is, and how and where it
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published new guidance to assist growers with the safe production of fresh produce on farms. The guidance and its accompanying simplified leaflet outlines the potential risks associated with fresh produ
Workshop on Developmental Neurotoxicity Testing Strategy (EFSA): Brussels, 18th October 2016
Food Factory: Laval (France), 19th - 21st October 2016
Next steps for UK food waste policy: Innovation, partnerships and energy recovery: London, 20th October
