Food Safety & Integrity
The latest on outbreaks, allergens and legislation.
Food standards petition reaches 1 million signatures
NFU campaign calls for standards to be enshrined in law.
Report: House of Lords Agriculture Bill debate
Food standards were high on the agenda in wake of concerns they are being watered down in Brexit trade talks.
Are food standards being eroded?
Government repeats promises to maintain standards post-Brexit, but trade talks tell a different story.
Farmers add voice to demands to maintain post-Brexit food standards
NFU petition demands imports meet same standards as those demanded of UK farmers.
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Tesco loses legal challenge over sale of out-of-date food
Courts confirm that products past their use-by date are ‘unsafe’ as articles promoting eating out-of-date food circulate online.