Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
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
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
Northamptonshire pub chef receives suspended sentence
Food poisoning case shows consequences of failing to follow food safety regulations
FSA calls for vigilance as fake FHRS stickers sell on eBay
False hygiene ratings sell on eBay raising concerns of illegal usage
Eco-labelling is urgent, argues FSA Chief Scientist
FSA calls for universal eco-labelling on foods in order to help tackle climate change
Fast-food wrappers may contain toxic chemicals
Toxic food wrappers revealed in US study, supporting UK’s CHEMTrust findings
‘Significant decline’ in food hygiene standards increases EH burden
Lack of enforcement officers has led to lower FHRS ratings
Illegal meat-cutting operations shut down following raids
Nearly three tonnes of meat, destined for sale in the UK, has been destroyed by Wiltshire council after being exposed to contamination.
Secretary of state backs London borough to take legal action against supermarket
Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP overturns primary authority’s refusal to allow council’s enforcement action against supermarket store with “significant pest problem”.
Post-Brexit food checks delayed
CIEH backs UK government decision as not all ports ready
