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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and metal contaminants
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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“A product of its time”: Behind the scenes of monk fruit decoctions “not novel” ruling
With the FSA confirming that monk fruit decoctions are “not novel” foods, David Thorrold sat down with New Food to explain the process behind the ruling and his visions for the future of this natural sweetener.
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Gourmey seeks cultivated foods approval in five key markets
Gourmey has filed applications in the U.S., Singapore, the UK, Switzerland and the European Union for approval of the sale of its cultivated foie gras.
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Meatly makes history with first European cultivated meat sale authorisation
Regulatory approval has been given to Meatly, making it the first European company to be authorised to sell cultivated meat.
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The AIMS manifesto for a modern UK food chain
With the UK general election drawing closer, AIMS’ Jason Aldiss advocates for modernised food regulations, improved technologies, and streamlined oversight to support the UK's meat industry and consumer safety.
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Is the UK’s E.coli outbreak a sign of worsening food safety standards?
Professor Chris Elliott shines a light on the ongoing E. coli outbreak in the UK and shares why he believes “better diagnostic tools” could support food safety standards.
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Episode 54: A conversation with the FSA Part 2
NEW PODCAST ALERT! In the second instalment of “A conversation with the FSA”, Assistant Editor Grace Galler sits back down with Emily Miles, Chief Executive of the FSA to talk all things food fraud and allergy safety.
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FSA launches consultation into authorisation of regulated products
The FSA and FSS have shared that they are seeking feedback on two proposed changes regarding the way the regulated products are authorised.
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FSA urges vegan label caution for those with food allergies
The FSA has released a campaign supporting those living with food hypersensitivity, following research that revealed 62 percent wrongly trust 'vegan' labels.
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FSA Chair Susan Jebb to stand down
Professor Susan Jebb will step down from her role as Chair of the UK FSA in June 2024 as the Department for Health and Social Care begins a search for a new chair.
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81 percent of foods compliant with standards, FSA survey reveals
The FSA had published its latest Retail Surveillance Survey, data that helps to monitor emerging food safety risks in the UK
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FSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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Who is the new Deputy Chair of the FSA?
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Timothy Riley as its Deputy Chair for the next three years. Find out more here...
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Recall Roundup: Undeclared allergens and incorrect labelling
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup we share some of the lasted food and beverage recalls from around the world.
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FSA says written allergy information should be a legal requirement
Following its December Board meeting, the FSA has confirmed that is backing the Owen’s Law campaign and believes written allergen information should be a legal requirement on menus, rather than just guidance.
