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2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations

By Joe Whitworth on January 2, 2023

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Welcome to 2023! The calendars have been changed, the holiday season is coming to a close and it is time to refocus ahead of what is sure to be another news worthy…

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FAO and WHO shine food safety spotlight on seaweed

By News Desk on October 16, 2022

The FAO and WHO have highlighted a range of food safety hazards linked to eating seaweed plus a lack of data and regulation.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization…

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Regulators consider vTPA programs to better focus resources

By Joe Whitworth on October 12, 2022

Using food safety findings from industry and third parties could help regulators better target resources, but there are issues to overcome on both sides, according to experts.

Speakers discussed the use of voluntary third-party assurance…

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Ukraine raises food safety and fraud concerns at Codex meeting

By Joe Whitworth on May 25, 2022

Ukraine has warned that Russia’s invasion of the country threatens food safety and it is also worried about food fraud.

Comments were made at the FAO/WHO Regional Coordinating Committee for Europe meeting, held this past…
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WHO and FAO call for experts and data on pathogens in poultry

By News Desk on April 22, 2022

The World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are looking for data and experts on Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry meat.

The two agencies are seeking experts to…
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Codex develops guide on managing foodborne outbreaks

By Joe Whitworth on March 23, 2022

Experts at a Codex committee meeting have drafted guidance on how to handle microbiological foodborne outbreaks.

The guideline will give countries a structured approach on preparedness and management to limit the scale of such outbreaks.
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FAO assesses food safety role at times of food insecurity

By Joe Whitworth on March 4, 2022

Food safety needs to be considered in situations involving food aid and limited availability, according to the FAO.

A case study by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations presents two scenarios…
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Report shares highlights of World Food Safety Day

By Joe Whitworth on September 8, 2021

More than 300 events were held in 90 countries promoting the third World Food Safety Day, according to a new report.

International organizations, governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations, academics and individuals organized the mainly virtual meetings…
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Codex members support paperless trade guidance

By Joe Whitworth on August 7, 2021

The majority of Codex members have backed guidance on the use of paperless certification in food trade.

The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS) recommended the next Codex Alimentarius…
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Nigeria tries to boost food safety; FAO and Korea tackle AMR

By News Desk on August 3, 2021

Nigeria is attempting to improve food safety with a range of training materials.

The Federal Ministry of Health launched a unified food safety training manual for capacity building of food vendors, handlers, manufacturers and personnel…
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