All Enforcement, policy & governance articles – Page 19
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NewsMan jailed for contaminating food products destined for Nando’s
A factory worker has been jailed for contaminating food prepared for Nando’s with metal rings pulls, plastic bags and rubber gloves.
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ArticleIt’s high time food got a seat at the climate table
After Rishi Sunak rowed back on several climate commitments, Raphael Podselver from ProVeg International, a co-host of Food4Climate at COP28, examines the implications of this decision and what it means for the food industry.
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NewsMinimum food targets needed in the UK, says NFU
According to reports, the National Farmers Union has called for minimum food targets in the UK to prevent retail shortages.
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ArticleTime to wave goodbye to single-use eating utensils
In this article, New Food discusses the upcoming ban on single-use plastic cutlery and how the industry has been making sustainable swaps in the months leading up to October 2023.
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NewsExperts flag concerns about Government’s food policy plan reversal
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s “U-turns” regarding food policy in the UK.
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ArticleBrexit's roadblocks to “frictionless trade”
Rupert Ashby outlines how delaying implementation of the Border Target Operating Model has advantages and disadvantages for the sector.
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NewsUkraine sues Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over food import bans
Ukraine has filed lawsuits to the World Trade Organization regarding its neighbouring countries’ agricultural import bans, reports claim.
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ArticleThe long road of Brexit: A shifting regulatory reality
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation discusses how numerous Brexit import pushbacks have affected the sector and what the supply chain might look like in a post-Brexit world.
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NewsUK labelled “toxic poster child of Europe” by pesticide campaigners
Campaigners have branded the UK as the “toxic poster child of Europe” after the UK government fails to ban numerous “highly hazardous pesticides”.
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NewsUK Government to “boost” support for British farmers
The UK Government has committed to providing a “package of measures” to encourage people to “buy British” produce when shopping online.
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ArticleShifting towards radical climate transparency
Kit Nicholl explains why “radical climate transparency” is the way forward when it comes to generating consumer trust around sustainable food claims.
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Food Safety - Allergen controls and sustainability vs. safety
Discover Food Safety In-Depth Focus, featuring articles on allergen control, sustainability vs safety, and toxins in our food.
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Podcast
Change at the FDA... Deputy Commissioner Announced!
Josh and Grace speak to Steven Mandernach about the appointment of James "Jim" Jones as Deputy Commissioner for the Human Foods Program and whether he thinks he is the right man for the job.
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NewsFSA updates food allergen labelling best practice guidance
The FSA has updated its food allergen labelling and technical guidance with the aim of supporting both businesses and consumers.
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NewsFSA appoints new Board Member
The Food Standards Agency has announced the appointment of Dr Rhian Hayward MBE as Board Member for Wales and Chair of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria monocytogenes and foreign objects
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight some key food recalls in the UK and US including pre-made meals containing pieces of metal.
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ArticleLeading the charge against food crime
From fake alcohol to potentially fatal substances sold as diet pills; Ron McNaughton, Head of Food Standards Scotland’s Food Crime and Incidents Unit, explains how it is tackling food crime.
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Fukushima fallout: Is your sushi safe?
Professor Chris Elliott talks sushi in his latest column for New Food, after the Japanese Government announced the release of wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean.
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NewsIndustry responds to fifth delay for post-Brexit food import checks
With the UK Government announcing that post-Brexit fresh food import checks are being pushed back for the fifth time, various members of the food industry share their opinion on what this might mean for the sector.
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NewsPrice of rice reaches 15 year high in Asia, reports claim
According to reports, rice prices have reached a 15 year high in Asia in the midst of weather and exportation concerns.