Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
‘Smokies’ producers found slaughtering animals in filthy conditions
Three men sentenced for illegal processing after council investigation.
EHPs’ views on food standards and security
Results from our reader poll.
EHPs turn to virtual inspections to help with backlog
COVID-19 restrictions and workload prompts innovation in software development.
Food waste on the increase again
More food thrown away lockdown eases, but some good food planning behaviour lingers.
National Food Strategy aims to reverse damage of pandemic and obesity
Eagerly awaited report tackles childhood deprivation but fails to recommend banning low-quality food imports.
More scrutiny and less politics needed in import standards
Russia report shows how UK standards could become a casualty of poor democracy
Diversion tactics are being used to weaken UK standards, green groups have warned
Trade commission is set up with no environmental groups in membership.
Creative FHRS display is final straw for twice-zero-rated restaurant
Pembrokeshire restaurant ordered to pay £15,000 in fine and costs
‘Take cleaning products claims with a pinch of salt,’ advises food hygiene expert
Businesses looking for ‘magic solution’ risk being taken in by manufacturers’ glossy marketing.
Peers blame food policy failures for public’s ill-health
Wide-ranging report demands the government ‘gets on with’ fixing food system