Food Standards Agency
NFCU review published
A review carried out by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recommended that the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) should be given additional powers and resources to boost its ability to tackle food crime and protect consumers.
Businesses urged to protect themselves against fraud
The food and drink industry is being urged to better protect itself against fraud in order to safeguard its businesses and consumers.
Foodborne viruses: EFSA report
EFSA has published a report on the outcomes of a scientific workshop on foodborne viruses.
FSA looks at role of food in antimicrobial resistance
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) chief scientific adviser Professor Guy Poppy has published the latest edition of his Science Report, examining the science behind antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and presenting the latest findings around the role that food plays in the problem.
More action on campylobacter needed, say consumers
Consumers want the food industry to continue action to tackle campylobacter on chickens, according to new research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
FSA to review date marking guidance
Last month, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) hosted a cross industry round table event entitled ‘Addressing the challenges in food waste redistribution’, in conjunction with Neighbourly.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major reduction in risk from salmonella in UK eggs
An expert group, set up by the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF), to look at egg safety found there has been a reduction in the risk from salmonella in UK shell eggs since its last report on this issue 15 years ago.
Freeze it, cook it or gift it this summer
A few weeks ago I wrote about the Food Standards Agency’s initiative to increase consumer understanding of how food waste can be slashed by encouraging them to make better and more use of their freezers.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fatal E. coli outbreak linked to salad leaves
Public Health England (PHE) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are continuing to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157, which has been linked with eating mixed salad leaves.
Surplus food distribution struggles
Initiatives which simultaneously contribute to food waste reduction as well as distribute surplus food to those in need are to be wholeheartedly welcomed, however, new research has highlighted the struggles that UK food charities face in order to serve people in need.
Freeze out food waste
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is marking Food Safety Week (4-10 July) by increasing consumer understanding of how food waste can be slashed by making better and more use of freezers.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
New herbs and spices guidance
A new resource has been launched to provide food companies that use culinary dried herbs and spices with industry best practice guidance on assessing and protecting the authenticity of these products.
Downturn in food hygiene inspections could increase pressure on manufacturers
Calls to address the decline in food hygiene inspections taking place in the UK could result in food manufacturers facing heightened pressures to provide greater accountability on the quality of their produce before it reaches the retailer and the consumer, warns InfinityQS.
Campylobacter Q3 results published
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the latest results from its survey of campylobacter on fresh shop bought chickens.