Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
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.
FSA classes placenta products as ‘food’
But long-awaited decision is not accompanied by guidance for enforcement officers.
Food must take centre stage, say experts
PM is urged to prioritise food security for a greener and healthier future.
Food safety still a concern with free school lunch boxes
Schools encouraged to run box schemes to maintain contact with families.
Calls grow for national register of allergen-related food incidents
Coroner’s report following inquest into death of Ruben Bousquet is third to suggest a register would prevent future fatalities.
Food standards are key issue for ‘red wall’ swing voters
Erosion of British standards seen as betrayal by Brexiteers in parts of northern England.