The number of food incidents possibly affecting Hong Kong increased in 2024, according to the Centre for Food Safety (CFS).
The Food Incident Surveillance System (FISS) monitors issues outside Hong
Following an order from a federal judge, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management walked back its order to agencies to fire probationary employees.
Probationary employees include workers who have
An audit in Ireland has found most inspections at fish producers were carried out with prior notice despite a requirement for them to be unannounced.
The Food Safety Authority of
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
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed several changes to import controls on food of non-animal origin.
The 14 modifications are for Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxins in products from
Adulteration, traceability and illegal imports were among suspected food fraud and non-compliance cases discussed recently by European member states.
The number of issues reported was 220 in January 2025. This
Some staff at the FDA and USDA could be headed back to work after mass government firings at the behest of the Department of Governmental Efficiency led by Elon Musk.
European data has revealed a decrease in non-compliant residues of veterinary medicines in animals and animal products.
A review looked at the presence of authorized and unauthorized substances and residues
Eighty-four members of Congress have written to President Trump expressing concerns about his actions regarding the CDC and USDA that will negatively impact the nation’s ability to ensure that
The European Union reported more sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) alerts in 2024 than the year before, with many of them relating to food safety.
In 2024, 2,147 SPS notifications
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has highlighted food safety-related work in several countries.
A food control system assessment has been started in Pakistan. The initiative aims to
An audit in Iceland has found the country has strengthened import controls for food of animal origin but there is still room for improvement, according to a recent report.
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