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EU audit questions Turkish approach to control mycotoxins

By Joe Whitworth on January 10, 2023

Voluntary approaches to tackle certain mycotoxins in dried figs and pistachios in Turkiye don’t seem to be working, according to the European Commission’s health and safety agency.

A remote DG Sante audit, in May and…

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Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on December 15, 2022

Measures taken by Estonian authorities following a Listeria outbreak have improved the fish control system, according to the European Commission.

A remote DG Sante audit, in October 2020, looked at checks to ensure smoked fish…

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EU report warns of climate impact on foodborne diseases

By News Desk on November 11, 2022

Climate impacts on diseases including foodborne infections pose a growing threat, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). 

The agency said there is a need to move from planning to action and to improve awareness…

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Experience shows the pros and cons of remote audits

By Joe Whitworth on October 19, 2022

Remote audits should not replace physical visits but can be used as part of a hybrid approach, said presenters at the Vienna Food Safety Forum.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Standards and Trade…

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EU return audit to Poland finds unresolved issues; Salmonella in poultry still a problem

By Joe Whitworth on October 14, 2022

Major problems remain in the Polish control system for beef and poultry meat, according to the European Commission’s health and safety agency.

A remote DG Sante audit, in October 2021 in Poland, followed-up two audits…

Continue Reading EU return audit to Poland finds unresolved issues; Salmonella in poultry still a problem

EU critical of Italian control system; France fares better

By News Desk on September 30, 2022

Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety unit have looked at the safety of food of non-animal origin in Italy and France.

A recent report on a remote DG Sante audit, in September…

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Danish shellfish controls slammed by EU auditors

By News Desk on August 5, 2022

Denmark’s control system on live bivalve mollusks is not good enough, according to the European Commission.

DG Sante, the EU’s health and safety unit, held a remote audit in Denmark from April to May 2021.…

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EU reviews dairy safety controls in Poland and Netherlands

By News Desk on July 20, 2022

Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety unit have looked at milk and dairy products in Poland and the Netherlands.

A remote DG Sante audit, in March 2021 in Poland found the system…

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Panel debates WHO’s food safety strategy

By Joe Whitworth on June 10, 2022

Officials from Europe and Africa have given their thoughts on a recently adopted international food safety plan that has set targets to reduce foodborne disease.

In a health talk on June 8, Sandra Gallina…

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EU finds faults with Egypt’s fish checks; backs Croatian controls

By Joe Whitworth on May 8, 2022

Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety unit have looked at checks to ensure fish product safety in Egypt and Croatia.

A remote DG Sante audit, in May and June 2021 in Egypt,…
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