There is a need to get the basics right and make more time for training, according to findings from an annual survey about food safety.
The eighth global food safety training survey involved Campden BRI, Intertek Alchemy, BRCGS, BSI, Intertek, SGS, SQF, and TSI.
Responses were received from more than
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According to a survey, almost two-thirds of firms are highly concerned about the impact of a poor food safety audit or enforcement on their business.
Research found that just under half of food companies claim that food safety and compliance with regulations are their top priorities.
While nearly three-quarters of
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Food businesses face risk every day, with every shift. That means their teams must work proactively to reduce the chances of a foodborne illness incident, security breach, or other crisis. Now, on top of “basic” safety protocols, organizations must also implement COVID-19 protocols, which are ever
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There is a need for a framework to evaluate the effectiveness of food safety skills and education programs, according to a report published by Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
The report identified food safety training programs globally, whether they have an impact on reducing foodborne illnesses and deaths, and their use in
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Veteran farmers and small produce farmers are among the food producers who can benefit from special food safety training paid for with $10 million in new grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Through the grants, administered by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), growers, ranchers and
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Nigeria is attempting to improve food safety with a range of training materials.
The Federal Ministry of Health launched a unified food safety training manual for capacity building of food vendors, handlers, manufacturers and personnel in the food supply chain in the country.
The aim is to address gaps and
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Thirty people in Guinea-Bissau have received training on HACCP and ISO 22000 as part of a project funded by the European Union.
The virtual training covered Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) and the ISO standard on food safety management systems.
The West Africa Competitiveness Program (WACOMP) is
Continue Reading UNIDO working to boost food safety knowledge in West Africa
A professional body for those in food science and technology wants to hear from food safety specialists about their work during the past year.
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is looking for up to 15 people working in roles where food safety is critical.
The group wants
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Younger Australians have poorer food safety knowledge than older Aussies, according to a survey.
Research by the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) found 75 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 34 said they always washed their hands after going to the toilet compared with 89 percent of
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified key priorities to improve food safety in the next five years in South East Asia.
The Framework for Action on Food Safety in the WHO South-East Asia Region covers 2020 to 2025 and has guidance for authorities across the food chain and those
Continue Reading WHO framework targets improved food safety in South East Asia
