Ethylene oxide, Sudan dyes, and products skipping border controls are examples of recent possible frauds and other non-compliances raised by EU member states.
The number of food and other fraud suspicions discussed by European countries increased in July. The 325 alerts are up from 265 in June and 281 in
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South African researchers have recommended the creation of a single food safety authority to tackle food fraud and boost consumer health protection.
They said a centralized national food control authority if equipped with enough resources, would streamline enforcement efforts and enhance investigative capabilities.
In a review, the team looked at
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A summary of investigations in the Netherlands has revealed financial gain is the most important motive for fraud in the red meat sector.
The analysis by the Intelligence and Investigation Service of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA-IOD) is based on more than ten years of investigations
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Portuguese authorities have cracked down on dodgy food supplements, olive oil, wine, and meat products in a range of operations over recent months.
In late July, the Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) inspected food supplements sold in physical and online stores to ensure compliance with the regulations.
As a
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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 suspicions discussed by European countries declined again in June. The 265 alerts are down from 281 in May, 341 in
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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 Food: Origin on Label.”
A European Citizens’ Initiative allows citizens to invite the EU Commission to propose related legal acts.
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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 in March following alleged fraud in natural mineral waters in France that were reported by media in January involving Nestlé
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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 other fraud suspicions discussed by European countries declined in May. The 281 alerts are down from 341 in April, 345
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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 were raised in a program by Irish broadcaster RTÉ, including undercover footage and microchip record analysis.
In response, the
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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 of food and other fraud suspicions discussed by European countries remained stable in April. The 341 alerts are similar to
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