Campaigns by authorities in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark have found allergen information provided to consumers is often inaccurate.
European regulation lists 14 allergens that are subject to labeling and
The number of foodborne infections went up in the Netherlands in 2021 but is still below pre-Coronavirus levels, according to a new report.
The Zoonoses Report is published annually by
Dutch authorities have stressed the need to keep a focus on Salmonella despite restrictions because of avian flu outbreaks.
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is causing a lot
The number of foodborne outbreaks in the Netherlands passed 800 in 2021, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).
A total of 838 outbreaks, affecting
Hospitality companies need to do more to inform consumers about allergens, according to the Dutch food agency.
Many firms in the retail, artisan and catering sector do not properly inform
A number of people have fallen sick in Germany and the Netherlands and one has died after drinking champagne contaminated with ecstasy.
In mid-February, a 52-year-old man died in the
Public confidence in food safety in the Netherlands has increased in recent years, according to a survey.
People were more likely to feel optimistic about food safety and agreed more
A number of people have been arrested in the Netherlands as part of a fraud investigation involving meat.
The Intelligence and Investigation Service of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product
The Dutch food agency has warned consumers about two herbal preparations with ingredients that could pose a risk to public health.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)
A man in England has been jailed for selling a chemical sometimes marketed as a fat burner on the internet.
Jack Finney was sentenced at Chester Crown Court to 28
Hundreds of warnings and fines are imposed every year for violations in large slaughterhouses, according to statistics published by the Dutch food agency.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety
The number of foodborne outbreaks declined in the Netherlands this past year with officials citing COVID-19 related measures as the main reason.
In 2020, there were 559 outbreaks with 1,
