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Official controls report reveals hygiene and standards situation

A report has provided details on the number of enforcement actions and border controls as well as food hygiene and food standards inspections in England, Wales, and Scotland. It includes

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Jan 2026

Official controls report reveals hygiene and standards situation

Belgian food safety agency facing budget cuts

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Jan 2026

Belgian food safety agency facing budget cuts

Genetically modified purple tomato to hit Australian shelves shortly

By News Desk

/ 26 Jan 2026

Genetically modified purple tomato to hit Australian shelves shortly

Mercosur deal stalls after EU Parliament vote

The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade deal to an EU court. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) asked the European Court of Justice for a legal

By News Desk

/ 23 Jan 2026

Mercosur deal stalls after EU Parliament vote

Italian audit uncovers unregistered sprout producers

An audit in Italy has found sprouted seeds being produced by unregistered companies and a lack of enforcement by authorities. A Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) audit

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Jan 2026

Italian audit uncovers unregistered sprout producers

Ireland reports rise in E. coli and Listeria infections

Ireland has seen an increase in E. coli, Listeria and Campylobacter infections according to recently released data. Figures come from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Jan 2026

Ireland reports rise in E. coli and Listeria infections

Funding cuts have negative impact on food safety services

Researchers have shown the extent to which local funding cuts have affected food safety services in England. They evaluated the impact of reductions in food safety expenditure on food hygiene

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Jan 2026

Funding cuts have negative impact on food safety services

Researchers share lessons from two Listeria outbreaks

Scientists have shared key learning opportunities from measures taken at a cold-smoked salmon producer linked to two listeriosis outbreaks. The study investigated contamination sources and mitigation measures using a seek

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Jan 2026

Researchers share lessons from two Listeria outbreaks

Scientists find English eating out plan didn’t cause rise in infections

Findings from a study have highlighted the complex interactions between COVID-19 control measures, the public’s behavior, and the spread of gastrointestinal infections. Scientists checked to see if there was

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Jan 2026

Scientists find English eating out plan didn’t cause rise in infections

EU foodborne disease labs start work

European Union reference laboratories focused on bacteria, parasites and viruses have started work. Beginning this month, the three labs for foodborne and waterborne diseases officially began operations.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Jan 2026

Draft food law under review in Jersey

A draft food law that includes mandatory allergen labeling and a licensing system for businesses has been proposed in Jersey. The planned regulations are being reviewed by the Environment, Housing,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Jan 2026

WHO updates foodborne disease manuals

Each manual includes tools that national authorities can use to assess current capacities, identify gaps, and plan priority actions.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Jan 2026

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World

Official controls report reveals hygiene and standards situation

Belgian food safety agency facing budget cuts

Genetically modified purple tomato to hit Australian shelves shortly

Mercosur deal stalls after EU Parliament vote

Italian audit uncovers unregistered sprout producers

Ireland reports rise in E. coli and Listeria infections

Funding cuts have negative impact on food safety services

Researchers share lessons from two Listeria outbreaks

Scientists find English eating out plan didn’t cause rise in infections

EU foodborne disease labs start work

Draft food law under review in Jersey

WHO updates foodborne disease manuals

Your Support Protects Public Health