Jun 4, 2023 | Food Safety Africa Magazine

FDA emphasizes need for post-market review, regulatory reform of chemicals added to foods

Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023

U.S – In a recent article, top officials of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have highlighted the agency’s efforts to modernize and strengthen the assessment of chemicals added to foods. The focus is on implementing a data-informed and risk-based approach through a systematic post-market review. However, FDA acknowledges the need for additional funding and expanded authorities to effectively…

Study highlights Listeria monocytogenes persister cells’ antimicrobial tolerance, susceptibility to chlorine treatment

Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023

U.S – A recent study has shed light on the formation and characteristics of persister cells in Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium of public health concern, particularly in produce packinghouse environments. These persister cells are a subpopulation of growth-arrested cells known for their ability to tolerate antimicrobial agents and pose a risk of reverting to an active state under favorable conditions.…

EU-funded project strengthens food safety in Comoros, Seychelles

Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023

COMOROS/SEYCHELLES – Two teams of international consultants have carried out missions to validate the data gathered on the food control systems in the island nations of Comoros and Seychelles, marking a crucial milestone in the project’s progress. This is part of an ongoing two-year project being conducted in 11 African Union (AU) countries in a significant effort to enhance governance…