Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
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
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”.
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.
Post-Brexit food checks delayed
CIEH backs UK government decision as not all ports ready
Food law shake-up reaches Wales
New FSA guidance promises to help “alleviate challenges’ facing local authorities in food control
Plymouth ‘Magna Carta’ cafe to appeal £42k fines and costs
EH officer accused of high treason and threatened with the “gallows”.
