Representatives from the poultry meat sector in Poland have responded to reports in the United Kingdom about the risk of Salmonella in products.
Broadcaster ITV and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism said UK food safety chiefs were considering ba
The number of hygiene and safety complaints received by the Irish food agency in 2023 was higher than previous years, according to statistics recently released.
A total of 7,732 complaints and queries were handled by the Food Safety Authority of Irel
Approaches to food safety inspections are similar between five countries but personal preferences could be responsible for some of the differences, according to a study.
Research identified how environmental health practitioners (EHPs) from Australia
Officials in the United Kingdom are looking into an E. coli outbreak linked to chili sticks that has affected five people.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are investigating the outb
The number of Cryptosporidium outbreaks involving an agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) increased in 2023.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) assisted with investigations into seven Cryptosporidium parv
Proposed changes to the levels of checks on a range of products, including sesame seeds from India and Turkey for Salmonella, have been put forward by UK food agencies.
The plans cover official controls and special conditions on imported high-risk fo
A recent review assessed how technology can play a role in early warning and emerging risk identification systems.
The review covers the existing applications of artificial intelligence, big data, and internet of things (IoT) in developing early warn
According to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008[1], food additives which were permitted for use in the European Union before 20 January 2009 need to be re-evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The programme for this re-evaluation is defin
World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024 will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be.
Levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food remain low in the European Union, according to the latest report from EFSA.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are asking wider government and the veterinary profession to work together to develop a sustainable approach to UK’s veterinary capacity and capability.
This follows the joint Annual R
Recent enforcement actions in Portugal have covered products including eggs, shellfish, meat, and oils.
The Food and Economic Safety Authority’s (ASAE) central regional unit recently inspected egg classification and packing centers in Leiria and Ansi
According to scientists, no interventions precisely control Campylobacter on meat.
Several methods have been tested with mixed success. Some showed promise in reducing prevalence in specific stages of production, while others had little to no effect.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to explain the difference between free-from and vegan labeling.
Vegan labels are used to support a dietary choice and do not intentionally contain products of animal origin. However, vegan food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking feedback relating to new MSM guidance that is intended to provide support for Food Business Operators (FBO) following court judgments that clarify how the definition of mechanically separated meat (MSM) shou
