An assessment by two European agencies of a Salmonella outbreak with more than 30 cases has found the common source is three rice-based infant formula products from one brand.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
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Food safety issues unclear as U.K. nears Brexit; U.S. food safety regs questioned
The United Kingdom will lose access to RASFF after Brexit and Britain’s future relationship with EFSA remains unclear, according to the British public health minister. Britain’s future trade with U.S. food companies is also a
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Raw trends, climate change, resilient mold among emerging food risks
A trend for raw pet food, potential growth of a toxin due to climate change, and a rise in infections from an fungicide-resistant mold have been identified as emerging risks, based on recent data.
The
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Antimicrobial resistance in Europe continues to increase
Antimicrobials used to treat diseases such as campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis are becoming less effective, according to a new research report.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
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EFSA: Stricter Salmonella rules for hens could reduce human infections
Setting stricter targets for Salmonella in laying hens at the farm level could cut the number of salmonellosis cases from that source in half, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
European Union countries
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EU plans specific hygiene rules for insects used in food
The European Commission is planning to introduce hygiene rules for insects for human consumption.
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 sets rules on the hygiene of food of animal origin for businesses. The draft act proposes to
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Auditors find EU chemical hazards system is ‘overstretched’
The European Union’s system for protecting consumers from chemical hazards in food is overstretched, according to a report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
The audit between December 2017 and May 2018 concentrated on
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EU considers limit for Salmonella levels in reptile meat
The European Commission has proposed a limit for Salmonella in reptile meat.
The EC said considering the potential significant health risk posed by the possible presence of Salmonella in reptile meat, food safety criteria should
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Coming in 2019: Europe and Asia
Opinion
Predictions are often a dangerous game. There is no such thing as zero risk so we can be fairly confident 2019 will bring recalls and outbreaks. We are still going to be talking about
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Statistics show mixed results on progress against foodborne illness in EU
Salmonella and Campylobacter infections were at a stable level during the past five years, but Listeria cases continue to rise in Europe, according to an annual report on trends and sources of zoonoses.
The European
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Consumer groups back EU transparency vote
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed plans to ensure data used in decisions on food safety is made publicly available.
The plenary vote on amendments to the General Food Law saw approval for
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