The latest report on food fraud in Europe has been released and includes suspected cases of adulteration and problems with traceability. Such fraud can lead to food safety issues.
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European sanitary and phytosanitary rules have been described as a “clear red line” as part of trade negotiations with the United States.
An EU-US joint statement said the two parties
The number of potential frauds reported in Europe went up in June compared to the month before.
Reports by European countries reached 164 in June 2025, up from 129 in
Tighter controls for Salmonella on tahini and halva from Syria are among changes made by the European Commission to checks on imported products.
The revised legislation sets the rate of
European officials have issued seven recommendations to improve dairy controls in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
An audit by DG Sante in January and February in Ireland evaluated inspections related
An unauthorized meat operator from Brazil and illegally extending the shelf life of beef were among potential food fraud cases discussed recently in Europe.
Reports in Europe reached 129 in
A survey as part of an evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed people believe the agency has the best expertise in biological hazards and contaminants.
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The number of fraud and other non-compliance cases reported in April was similar to the month before but much lower than the same period in 2024.
Reports in Europe reached
The number of food safety alerts exchanged between European member states went up in 2024.
The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) includes the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
There was a slight rise in food fraud and other non-compliance cases discussed by European countries in March.
The number of notifications reported was 237 in March 2025, which is
The European Commission has proposed a change to tuna freezing rules to clamp down on food fraud and the risk of consumers getting sick.
Current rules require vessels to have
The European Commission has answered several questions around new rules on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in foodborne outbreak investigations.
In a frequently asked questions document, the EU
