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UK – The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has unveiled updated food allergen and information technical guidance aimed at assisting both food businesses and consumers. The guidance introduces changes related to the use of Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) by food businesses. While PAL remains voluntary, it serves to help consumers make informed choices regarding food safety. Key aspects of the guidance…
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UK – The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has welcomed a new addition to its board as Dr. Rhian Hayward MBE takes the helm as the Board Member for Wales and Chair of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee. Appointed by Lynne Neagle, Deputy Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Dr. Hayward is set to commence her three-year term on September 1, 2023.…
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UK – In a strategic move to refine and streamline its food import controls, the UK Government has decided to postpone the enforcement of new regulations under the Border Target Operating Model (TOM). This delay pertains to the requirement for inspecting and certifying medium- and high-risk animal products and produce entering the country. Originally slated for implementation on October 31,…
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UK – In an era where antibiotic resistance looms as a global public health threat, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham has unveiled an innovative approach that could change the game in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). By harnessing the power of big data and machine learning, scientists have delved into the world of…
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UK – Researchers in the UK have highlighted that while the overall prevalence of Salmonella in retail foods across the UK may be low, the genetic diversity among these lurking pathogens is posing a new challenge to outbreak investigations and food safety. Between May 2018 and November 2019, researchers embarked on an undercover mission in Norfolk, UK, collecting 1,268 food…
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UK – The United Kingdom has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally, pledging a significant £210 million (U.S$266 million) in funding from the UK aid budget. This comprehensive initiative will fortify state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced disease surveillance systems, and a more robust global workforce to address AMR’s pervasive dangers, ultimately safeguarding the health…
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UK – In a reassuring revelation, a recent surveillance study conducted by the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has demonstrated that the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Escherichia coli found on retail beef and pork meat samples in the UK remains relatively low. The study sheds light on the current state of AMR in meat products, providing…
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UK – A recent study by Action on Sugar, based at Queen Mary University of London, has exposed the hidden truth behind beloved breakfast cereals and yogurts that boast kid-friendly packaging. The research highlights the shocking amount of unnecessary sugars lurking within these seemingly innocent products, with some containing as much as four teaspoons of sugar per suggested serving –…
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UK – The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has taken a proactive stance to safeguard young consumers, introducing voluntary industry guidance on the use of glycerol in slush-ice drinks. In the wake of hospitalizations involving children due to glycerol intoxication, FSA’s recommendations underscore the importance of responsible practices in the production and sale of these popular frozen treats. The newly…
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UK – Food safety authorities have braced inspections on Brazillian meat imports and reinstated the establishment approval system following an audit of Brazil’s sanitary and phytosanitary controls by the government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Being the first British audit mission abroad, the audit focused on the Brazillian system of inspection of products of animal origin, focusing…
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