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
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Swimmers at chemical risk near salmon farms
Report flags hydrogen peroxide as a possible risk to swimmers near salmon farms on Scotland’s north and west coasts. Salmon Scotland argues that risk is...
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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
27 April 2022, Kerry Taylor-Smith
New findings say UK meat industry may be trying to affect policy decisions using marketing techniques commonly utilised by the tobacco industry
14 April 2022, Katie Coyne
CIEH backs Sustain campaign for public institutions to buy homegrown produce to support British farmers and improve standards
20 January 2022, By Steve Smethurst
Scientists have developed a biodegradable ‘smart' food packaging material that could rival plastics and extend the shelf-life of food
20 January 2022, By Steve Smethurst
CIEH calls for decisive action following UN report into the ‘disastrous’ use of plastics across the agricultural sector