Sep 19, 2022 | Food Safety Africa Magazine

FAO promotes implementation of biosafety, biosecurity in veterinary laboratories

Sep 19, 2022Sep 21, 2022

GHANA – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has concluded a five-day workshop to accelerate the adoption of a regional approach in the implementation of biosafety and biosecurity measures in veterinary laboratories. Veterinary diagnostic and research laboratories play a vital role in public health, animal disease diagnosis, surveillance, food safety and animal welfare, FAO notes. Potential…

FAO underscores significance of food safety in improving cross-border trade

Sep 19, 2022Sep 19, 2022

EAST AFRICA – Representatives drawn from various sectors in East Africa have been trained on Food Safety and Coordination on Border Regulations towards improving the safe trade of agro-food commodities in the region. The Eastern Africa (EA) Subregional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) jointly sponsored the training…

Researchers look to identify bacteria present in dairy processing environments

Sep 19, 2022Sep 19, 2022

IRELAND/AUSTRIA – Ireland state research agency Teagasc and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Austria are currently undertaking a project to identify the bacteria present in dairy processing environments to evaluate the impact on Listeria monocytogenes. Food-processing facilities are required to follow regulations to provide food safety assurance. However, the food-processing environment in general is not sterile, Teagasc said.…

Government dispels claims of harmful chemicals used for preserving fish

Sep 19, 2022Sep 21, 2022

TANZANIA – The widely reported claim that some people were using chemicals for embalming dead bodies to preserve fish has prompted the Tanzania authorities to take a strong stand, maintaining that all fish products are safe and suitable for human use. Abdallah Ulega, the Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, made the statement in the August House in response to…

PathogenDx presents new virus detection technology to curb plant-borne pathogens

Sep 19, 2022Sep 19, 2022

U.S – PathogenDx, manufacturer of DNA-based pathogen testing kits, has introduced a new patented virus detection technology — Phytox — to help curb the spread of new and existing plant-borne pathogens, which are currently on the rise. The company claims that the new Asymmetric RT-PCR microarray technology for the cannabis, food, and agriculture industries can detect nine viruses or more…