The problem of Salmonella contaminated poultry meat from Thailand detected at the European border is likely to continue, according to a report.
DG Sante, the European Commission’s unit for policy on food safety and health,
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Consumer group finds decline in EU food safety controls, funding
There is a declining trend in food controls and the resources allocated to them across Europe, according to a consumer group.
The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) analyzed reports submitted by 12 member states on official
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Europe wants help to support future food safety system
The European Commission has launched a funding call for help to support food safety systems of the future.
Proposals must aim to develop a research and innovation platform for collaboration across food safety stakeholders in
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Incoming EU health chief sets out priorities
The incoming European health commissioner has set out her priorities including food safety, fraud and antimicrobial resistance.
Stella Kyriakides, candidate for the health post, was questioned by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) this past
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U.S in top three for origin of RASFF notifications
The United States was in the top three countries of origin for notifications in the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal last year.
The U.S. is behind only Turkey and China,
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Latvia wants European action on eggs from Ukraine
Latvian officials have called on the European Commission to monitor Ukrainian egg producers more closely to protect against Salmonella.
Earlier this month, Latvian Minister for Agriculture Kaspars Gerhards sent a letter to Vytenis Andriukaitis, the
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EU proposal to strengthen targeted checks at borders under fire from businesses
A number of food trade groups have hit out at how the European Commission plans to strengthen targeted checks at its borders, saying proposals are not risk-based.
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) and European
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EFSA finds chlorpyrifos does not meet criteria for renewal
The pesticide chlorpyrifos could be banned in Europe from next year after the European Food Safety Authority said it does not meet criteria for renewal.
The approval period for the substance expires at the end
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EU sets rules for controls after third country refusal
The European Commission is looking at rules that some animals and goods imported into or transiting through the area must be subject to before they can enter the region.
It concerns animals and goods ordered
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Audits show EU import controls usually work relatively well
Countries are doing a good job of keeping unsafe food out of Europe but some shortcomings were identified during a series of audits on the import control system.
The report covers 15 audits by the
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EU audit finds serious issues after Poland beef scandal
A European Commission audit of Polish meat controls after an abattoir was filmed slaughtering sick cows has found the system was “ineffective” as a deterrent.
The audit in Poland from Feb. 4 to 8, 2019
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