Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
Delaying food import checks causes huge concern
Food import checks will no longer come into force in July 2022, as planned
UK meat industry message undermines scientific evidence
New findings say UK meat industry may be trying to affect policy decisions using marketing techniques commonly utilised by the tobacco industry
Sustain campaigns for end to food standards ‘loophole’
CIEH backs Sustain campaign for public institutions to buy homegrown produce to support British farmers and improve standards
FSA to tackle diet-related disease and climate change
Food safety is still central to the new FSA strategy but issues like food affordability and security can’t be ignored
Morrisons acts to stop millions of pints of milk being wasted
Environmental health at primary authority plays key role in waste-reduction initiative
New biodegradable food packaging enhances food safety
Scientists have developed a biodegradable ‘smart' food packaging material that could rival plastics and extend the shelf-life of food
Plastic in farming poses risk to food safety
CIEH calls for decisive action following UN report into the ‘disastrous’ use of plastics across the agricultural sector
Northamptonshire pub chef receives suspended sentence
Food poisoning case shows consequences of failing to follow food safety regulations
Eco-labelling is urgent, argues FSA Chief Scientist
FSA calls for universal eco-labelling on foods in order to help tackle climate change
FSA calls for vigilance as fake FHRS stickers sell on eBay
False hygiene ratings sell on eBay raising concerns of illegal usage
