The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on improving microbial food safety in Slovakia and Malta.
The DG Sante audit of Slovakia, carried out in
The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on Turkey covering dairy products and a follow-up audit on bivalve mollusk controls.
The milk audit, carried out
The latest report on possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states features horses, ethylene oxide, and products skipping border controls.
The number of food and other fraud
The European Commission has registered two new European Citizens’ Initiatives related to animal farms and labeling of food.
The European Citizens’ Initiatives are “Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter” and “Stop Fake
The European Commission has found major problems with French controls in the water sector with the system not ensuring compliance with the rules.
A DG Sante audit was carried out
The latest report on possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states features treatment of mineral water, traceability problems, and olive oil issues.
The number of food and
An investigation in Ireland has shone a spotlight on the welfare of horses and how their meat can enter the food chain.
Traceability, misuse of microchips, and fake passport issues
The European Commission has changed the level of inspections on various imported products, including pistachios from the United States.
The revised legislation sets the rate of official controls and special
Experts from European food safety agencies have produced a report on substances that should not be used or need conditions for dietary supplements.
The Heads of Food Safety Agencies (HoA)
Brazil has made major progress in improving controls on poultry meat sent to Europe, according to findings from a recent audit report.
The audit, carried out by DG Sante in
Adulteration, illegal slaughter of horses, and products not receiving the necessary checks feature in the latest report on possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states.
The number
More than 80 comments have been submitted on plans to update Listeria monocytogenes rules concerning ready-to-eat (RTE) food in Europe.
Many submissions were against the proposals and raised concerns about
