More than 90 comments have been received on the European Commission’s sustainable food plan.
The strategy details the regulatory and non-regulatory measures needed to create more efficient, climate-smart systems that provide healthy food, while providing
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Australian authorities have opened a comment period on a review of food safety management tools for the foodservice and retail sector.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released a discussion paper, which is the
Continue Reading FSANZ calls for comments on rule changes in food service sector
Authorities in Australia are calling for comments on a plan to develop a primary production and processing standard for high-risk horticulture.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s proposal will consider the development of a primary
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The European Food Safety Authority is seeking feedback on work examining the public health risks of Ochratoxin A in food.
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally produced by fungi such as the Penicillium and
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EFSA has launched a public comment period on risks to public health from aflatoxins in food.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) concluded dietary exposure of the
Continue Reading EFSA wants comments on health risks from aflatoxins in food
New Zealand Food Safety, a unit of the Ministry for Primary Industries, is seeking input about a draft strategy, wanting to hear from consumers, customers and partners about meeting the needs of New Zealanders and
Continue Reading New Zealand opens comment period on draft of strategy
A public comment period has been opened regarding Jersey’s new food safety law.
The revised legislation aims to ensure greater health and safety in the preparation, service, and distribution of food.
The draft Food Safety
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A group of dairy farmers who produce and sell raw milk in the United Kingdom has created an association ahead of potential tighter legislation on the product.
The Raw Milk Producers Association (RMPA) is being
Continue Reading Raw milk group formed as regulations under review in UK
Following at least three deaths, the United Kingdom government has launched a consultation — referred to as a public comment period in the United States — on food allergen labeling laws.
Outlets selling pre-packaged food
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New Zealand Food Safety wants feedback on proposals to strengthen food recalls and improve risk-based plans and programs in the country.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said the objective is to make improvements to
Continue Reading New Zealand plans shake-up to food recall system
The recent upward trend of human listeriosis cases in Europe is behind the European Food Safety Authority’s opening of a new round of “public consultation” on its scientific opinion regarding the contamination of ready-to-eat (RTE)
Continue Reading EFSA seeks comments on draft about Listeria risks in RTE food
