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Cyber threats and current landscape put food defense on agenda

By Joe Whitworth on June 16, 2022

Cyber-attacks and ransomware are among the major novel threats to food firms, according to speakers during a panel discussion about food fraud and defense.

Tim Lang, Jennifer van de Ligt and Jon Woody spoke about…

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FSA hopes to strengthen food crime unit

By Joe Whitworth on May 29, 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is asking for feedback on plans to seek stronger powers for the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).

The NFCU tackles serious, organized, or complex cases of fraud within food supply…
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Study finds safety hazards common in food crime cases

By Joe Whitworth on January 28, 2022

Food-related crime is a regular but rarely reported event in Finland, committed in different types of establishments, and a variety of products are vulnerable, according to a study.

The research looked at Finnish food-related criminal…
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FSA and FSS present updates on food crime cases

By Joe Whitworth on October 5, 2021

Animal by-products, 2,4-dinitrophenol, beef and alcohol are among the product categories that have been part of food crime investigations by units in the United Kingdom.

Updates were presented at the Food Standard Agency’s Business Committee…
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National authorities share Opson results

By News Desk on August 8, 2021

Authorities in Spain and Germany have provided additional details about their involvement in Operation Opson X.

The annual crackdown is coordinated by Interpol and Europol with police, customs, national food authorities and private sector companies.
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Crackdown results in seizure of 15,000 tons of illegal foodstuffs

By Joe Whitworth on July 22, 2021

More than 15,000 tons of food and drink worth $60 million has been seized globally in operations targeting fake and potentially dangerous products.

Operation Opson X involved 72 countries between December 2020 and June 2021.
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Cold chain guide seeks to improve food safety in the UK

By News Desk on July 16, 2021

A trade association in the United Kingdom has published a guide on managing food safety for the temperature-controlled storage and distribution sector.

The Cold Chain Federation said the guidance should make it easier for members…
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Food Standards Scotland vows to tackle foodborne illness

By Joe Whitworth on May 20, 2021

Taking action to prevent foodborne illness is one of the priorities identified by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) as part of its new 5-year strategy.

Reported cases of foodborne disease have remained relatively consistent during the…
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Risk to UK has not risen but delay on EU food checks poses challenges – FSA

By Joe Whitworth on April 6, 2021

The overall risk to food safety has not increased as a result of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

The authority officials also said the agency has…
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Aunty May is key to FSS's holiday food safety campaign.

Food Standards Scotland unveils Christmas food safety campaign; explains dates

By News Desk on December 22, 2020

Food Standards Scotland’s festive food safety campaign is focusing on “use by” and “best before” dates.

This year’s notice is reminding consumers to pay attention to food labeling with the help of Aunty May. She…
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