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safefood is currently considering our food safety research prioritisation over the next three years. We would like to invite you to advise on food safety issues of significance that we might focus on and share any observations you might have on the s
The island of Ireland’s reputation in food traceability remains strong, however it is crucial that we keep up to date with new global technologies to ensure we maintain our position, says Denis O’Brien, Director of Standards and Solutions GS1 Ireland
Clodagh Fitzgerald is Honorary Chair of the National Hygiene Partnership (NHP). Here, she discusses their work and developments to update training programmes
The National Hygiene Partnership (NHP) was formed in 1995 after the EU Council Directive 93/4
Professor Andrew Meharg, of the Instituite of Global Food Security based in Queen’s University Belfast, highlights his research into the high levels of inorganic arsenic in rice sold commercially
Researching how nutrients and other chemicals transfer
Sally Cudmore, General Manager at the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) Microbiome Institute in Cork, outlines the key pillars of work undertaken at the Institute and unveils research underway in the area of foodborne pathogens
At the heart of the
25th International ICFMH Conference: Food Micro 2016 Dublin, 19th July – 22nd July 2016
ICFSNPH 2016: 18th International Conference on Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, Switzerland, 21st July – 22nd July 2016
2016 International Association of F
This year, Good Food Ireland (GFI) celebrates ten years of work linking the agri-food industry with the hospitality/ tourism sector. Founder Margaret Jeffares looks back on its success and stresses the importance of maintaining our reputation as a pl
During 2016, safefood is hosting eight half-day information seminars throughout the island of Ireland, in partnership with Teagasc and the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). The aim of these seminars is to help small and mediu
safefood is running a number of laboratory training courses aimed at upskilling and laboratory collaboration. In May, a Labware LIMS Version 7 training course was carried out in the safefood office, Dublin, which was designed for LIMS administrators
New guidance has been published, aimed at healthcare and social care organisations, to help reduce the risk of vulnerable groups in their care contracting listeriosis.
View guidance document: Reducing the risk of vulnerable groups c
An old technology that uses natural bacteria predators, called bacteriophages, is the focus of new research at the University of Nevada, Reno. The technique is being used to reduce salmonella bacteria in meat products.
Budget: € 30 000
Approx. launch date: July, 2016
The objective of this call for tender is to keep EFSA informed of any information on the effects linked with microbiota and emulsifiers through a constant monitoring of the scientific literature on th
Salad has been linked to 32 cases of E. coli O157 infection in the UK, according to Public Health England (PHE).
The Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) is seeking a new committee member. ACAF advises the Food Standards Agency on the safety and use of animal feeds and feeding practices, with particular emphasis on protecting human health.
ACAF is
Guidelines for the control of Salmonella in beef and pork and on hygiene to control foodborne parasites were among the decisions taken during the first day of the Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting.
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The Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology will provide you with an excellent education in various aspects of food science, food technology and food microbiology.
Subjects that you will cover during the course include:
- food proteins
- food fats
- foo
There is global interest in the impact of plastic waste in seas and waterways on natural habitats and wildlife. EFSA has taken a first step towards a future assessment of the potential risks to consumers from microplastics and nanoplastics in food, e
The National Food Crime Unit has today launched ‘Food Crime Confidential’ - a reporting facility where food crime can be reported safely and in confidence, over the phone and through email. The facility is particularly targeted at those working in or
