food imports

UK import controls criticized as ‘inadequate’

An analysis of UK border controls has revealed several problems, including importers taking advantage of varying port inspection rates. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee said the commercial animal

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Sep 2025

UK import controls criticized as ‘inadequate’

Report highlights UK meat smuggling crisis

Britain is sleepwalking through its biggest food safety crisis since the horse meat scandal, according to a report on meat smuggling. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee said it

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Sep 2025

Report highlights UK meat smuggling crisis

Pesticides, Salmonella, heavy metals cause FDA to step up import enforcement

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 5 Sep 2025

Pesticides, Salmonella, heavy metals cause FDA to step up import enforcement

FDA warns New Jersey company about violations of import laws

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 18 Aug 2025

FDA warns New Jersey company about violations of import laws

FDA increases enforcement for imported candy, apple juice, shrimp, dried peppers and more

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 15 Aug 2025

FDA increases enforcement for imported candy, apple juice, shrimp, dried peppers and more

Report reveals contamination risk in food shipments

The safety of food products is being put at risk by a rise in people using trucks to enter the United Kingdom, according to a report. Oakland International said the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Aug 2025

Report reveals contamination risk in food shipments

FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, unsafe additives, pesticides and more

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 8 Aug 2025

FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, unsafe additives, pesticides and more

Europe adjusts food import control rates

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Aug 2025

Europe adjusts food import control rates

FDA steps up enforcement on imports for Salmonella, pesticides, misbranding and more

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 1 Aug 2025

FDA steps up enforcement on imports for Salmonella, pesticides, misbranding and more

FDA increases import enforcement on seafood, canned food and more

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 28 Jul 2025

FDA increases import enforcement on seafood, canned food and more

FDA enforces import laws against candy, seafood, cantaloupe and more

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 18 Jul 2025

FDA enforces import laws against candy, seafood, cantaloupe and more

FDA increases enforcement of regs for imports including seafood, papayas, cantaloupe and more

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 11 Jul 2025

FDA increases enforcement of regs for imports including seafood, papayas, cantaloupe and more

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UK import controls criticized as ‘inadequate’

Report highlights UK meat smuggling crisis

Pesticides, Salmonella, heavy metals cause FDA to step up import enforcement

FDA warns New Jersey company about violations of import laws

FDA increases enforcement for imported candy, apple juice, shrimp, dried peppers and more

Report reveals contamination risk in food shipments

FDA steps up import enforcement because of Salmonella, unsafe additives, pesticides and more

Europe adjusts food import control rates

FDA steps up enforcement on imports for Salmonella, pesticides, misbranding and more

FDA increases import enforcement on seafood, canned food and more

FDA enforces import laws against candy, seafood, cantaloupe and more

FDA increases enforcement of regs for imports including seafood, papayas, cantaloupe and more