Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
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.
Food fraud concerns over moves to co-locate pet food and food production
FSA guidance aims to reduce food waste but critics call it a ‘backward step’.
A tall order for port health
New year, new controls – are our port health authorities are on the right course for post-Brexit food inspection and certification?