Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
Slow down US trade talks, CIEH urges MPs
Timing of negotiations questioned as stakeholders occupied with COVID-19.
Agriculture Bill amendment to ensure high food standards post-Brexit is defeated
But level of support among MPs encouraging, says policy expert.
FSA issues guidance on reopening for food businesses
Advice aims to help businesses change the way they operate during pandemic.
Food waste reduces as households adapt to eating in
Survey finds people are being more careful about shopping for and storing food.
Wrap issues guidance on ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ dates
Update for businesses aims to reduce food waste.
Tesco loses legal challenge over sale of out-of-date food
Courts confirm that products past their use-by date are ‘unsafe’ as articles promoting eating out-of-date food circulate online.
EHP shares food safety guidance for volunteers
Consultant has been circulating guidance locally but wants the nation’s new army of volunteers to benefit.
'Bring in rationing to avoid food crisis'
Food policy experts say market mechanisms not enough to feed the nation during coronavirus crisis.
Council works with local hospital on allergen scheme
Barnsley keen to share expertise from referral arrangement with local A&E department.
Government’s post-Brexit demands 'could lead back to a no-deal scenario'
Concerns also raised over US trade deal's effect on UK food standards.
