Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
Food law issues ‘were not heard’
CIEH continues to work to ensure qualifications are in line with new rules.
Public wants to protect food standards post-COVID
Nanny-state label strongly rejected with support shown for free school meals for all.
FSA publishes new code of practice
Competency framework for England and NI introduced, while Wales is still consulting on changes.
‘Opportunities to improve food regulation’ post-pandemic
UK food system during pandemic was resilient – though lessons to be learned, says FSA chief.
Allergen incident register could involve direct reporting from public
FSA is investigating feasibility amid calls for national reporting system.
Co-op first to back GM foods campaign
Store says it will not stock unlabelled and untested gene-edited goods.
Food allergy fatalities are down but wider picture hidden, say experts
Study finds milk most common cause of death among children hospitalised with food anaphylaxis.
GM food charity accuses Defra consultation of bias
Department has ‘already decided’ to de-regulate gene edited foods, says Beyond GM.
Food safety concerns for free school lunch boxes partially addressed
Caterers’ association updates guidance but DfE’s advice still fails to mention food safety.
Supermarkets are urged to reject unlabelled gene-edited foods
… while Defra consults public on regulation of genetic technologies.