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FDA launches Food Defense Plan Builder 2.0 to simplify IA compliance
The Acheson Group explains the details of FDA's Food Defense Plan Builder 2.0 which hopes to simplify compliance with the Intentional Adulteration rule.
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European Court of Justice enables use of natural phages against Listeria
The anti-Listeria phage product Listex™ can now be used to prevent the presence of Listeria during the final stages of food production.
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FAO and WUWM collaborate to combat food loss and waste
FAO and the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) have agreed to update and strengthen their partnership with a focus on globally reducing food loss and waste, and assure the supplies of healthy and fresh foods.
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Challenges in the use of food-grade lubricants
Orsi Dézsi, Business Unit Manager of Nonfood Compounds & Food Contact Materials at NSF International, explains the context of the regulations, standards and trends around food-grade lubricants and why they should be considered a valuable part of your food safety strategy, rather than a tick box issue.
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Amazon is shipping expired food, according to CNBC and 3PM report
At least 40 percent of the 100 top-selling food items on Amazon have five or more reviews about the items being expired, says report from CNBC and 3PM.
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Food controls in Europe are declining, says BEUC report
The ‘Keeping food in check’ report, published by The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), states that the number of food controls and the resources allocated to them are dwindling across Europe.
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Uncooked Impossible Burgers illegally being sold in US supermarkets
Center for Food Safety has called on the US Food and Drug Administration to recall the uncooked Impossible Burgers currently being sold in US supermarkets due to concerns over a colour additive approval.
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Addressing food crime
In 2015, the National Food Crime Unit was launched in the UK. New Food Editor, Bethan Grylls, spoke to head of the unit, Darren Davies, to learn more about the organisation and how it is addressing food crime.
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China finalises UK beef export agreement
The British beef industry is set to benefit from an estimated £230 million boost as the Chinese government has finalised details of a UK-China agreement.
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Unregulated antibiotics heading for poultry farm seized at UK airport
The incident is said to likely raise concerns in Europe about the safety of food supplies after the UK leaves the EU.
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Lawsuit filed to stop USDA’s pork line speed rule
The UFCW has filed a lawsuit against the USDA's swine slaughter modernisation rule which it says will put "thousands of workers in harm’s way".
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UK beef industry calls for protection in the event of a no-deal Brexit
A joint statement on behalf of the UK meat processing industry has outlined how the no-deal Brexit temporary tariff plan will have consequences for suppliers.
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Milk adulteration raids lead to violent attacks on the Punjab Food Authority
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has raided food and beverage production sites and seized thousands of kilograms worth of adulterated or ‘unsafe’ products.
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Expansion of Washington industrial shellfish aquaculture ruled unlawful
A Federal Court has ruled that an Army Corps permit has failed to protect clean water and sufficiently assess cumulative environmental impacts.
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Five top tips to combat cyber-threats in the food industry
Ed Macnair, the CEO of Censornet, outlines five top tips on how food and beverage businesses can keep tighter control of their data while undergoing digital transformation.
