The Director of Science, Evidence and Research ensures that the FSA has a systematic and effective approach to identifying its evidence needs, and to gathering and analysing existing evidence to support policymaking and operational delivery.
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Understanding Europe is structured upon some basic yet critical questions about the EU’s purpose and legitimacy : why does the EU exist? How does it work? What can it offer you? The course then analyzes the European public sphere by focusing on its m
The Ganges is a lifeline to millions of people in India and the backbone of spiritual life for the country’s Hindu majority. Many believe the river is self-cleansing and has healing powers. Indeed, its water has demonstrated bactericidal activity (th
The Food Safety Professionals Association (FSPA) have published a report following their survey of hand washing practices. Four sectors were targeted nationally - shopping centres, leisure/activity/childcare centres, the hospitality sector specifical
Research has found that diluted blackberry juice can be used as a natural antimicrobial to prevent the growth of foodborne pathogens.
Institute of Technology Tralee-based Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centure (ABC) is to lead a €4m EU-backed project to increase the competitiveness of agri-food SMEs.
The project known as TRADEIT (Traditional Food, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and T
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI) Food Safety Consultative Council today hosted an open meeting to discuss the topic of who controls what Irish citizens eat. The open meeting, entitled ‘Who is responsible for what we eat?’ provided an opp
Two new reports investigate consumers’ likelihood to choose healthy food when eating out and shopping for groceries
New research from safefood reveals some interesting facts around how consumers make choices about food outside the home. The reports,
The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders to carry out research on the effectiveness of surface treatment in reducing microbiological contamination of meat. This project only applies to meat intended for the production of raw or lightly cooked fo
Moy Park’s European technical director, Ursula Lavery, talks to Gary Scattergood about her love of food factories.
The 2013 safefood Chemical Residues Knowledge Network Conference took place in Dublin on 18 September, 2013 in collaboration with the Safe & Healthy Foods project coordinated by Teagasc.
The theme for the conference was, "Agri-Food Antibiotics: Residu
The agriculture and food sector is the most important indigenous industry and it is presently enjoying the highest growth rate of all the industries in the Irish economy.
The industry needs a long-term vision and an operational roadmap for training y
Mondelēz International – a whole new company that has been reimagined with a single focus in mind: create delicious moments of joy by sharing the world’s favourite brands such as Cadbury, Philadelphia, Toblerone, Kenco and Tassimmo. Mondelez Internat
One of the hotest topics currently with HPP is the benefits and applications of using the technology with raw protein.These include improved food safety,longer shelflife and improved product quality
Parents are being urged to make practical changes to everyday lifestyle habits such as portion sizes, drinks and screen time to make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of children and combat the island’s high levels of childhood overweight
OpenUp is an open innovation platform with the aim to change the food and packaging industry. OpenUp is open to anybody and will give all users the possibility to influence, participate or innovate with world leading packaging and food companies.
World Without Food Science™ is a public education campaign created by the Institute of Food Technologists to generate awareness of the role that food science plays in ensuring a nutritious, safe and abundant food supply.
This awareness initiative is
Eating out can be a risky business for those who have a food allergy or intolerance. For this reason, caterers are legally obliged to control allergens in the foods they sell. From December 2014 on, they will also be required to provide accurate info
Rising concerns over food and water safety and tightening environmental regulations globally continue to increase the need for testing contaminants, thereby generating strong demand for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics. Growth is also buoye
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA) will act as a Head of Profession for scientists in the FSA and will work at a senior level to ensure the best scientific advice is brought to bear on the FSA’s strategy and
