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Scotland joins rest of UK in setting tighter labeling rules

By News Desk on February 15, 2021

Stricter labeling rules on certain food products in Scotland will apply beginning later this year.

The legislation requires businesses to include the product name and a full ingredients list, including allergen information, on foods classified…
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England considering gene editing for food

By Joe Whitworth on January 8, 2021

A comment period has been launched in England regarding gene editing of crops and livestock.

The plans were announced by Environment Secretary George Eustice at the virtual Oxford Farming Conference.

Gene editing is different from…
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Food law under review in Australia, New Zealand is first in decades

By News Desk on November 12, 2020

A review of food regulations in Australia and New Zealand is in progress to prepare for the future. The reform includes amending parts of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 for the first…
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Isle of Man mulls food hygiene rating system

By News Desk on October 12, 2020

The Isle of Man is considering introducing a food hygiene ratings system.

A comment period has been opened seeking views from the public, food business operators, and those working in industry on the proposal, which…
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Farm-to-fork plan gets almost 100 comments; irradiation also reviewed

By Joe Whitworth on March 11, 2020

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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FSANZ calls for comments on rule changes in food service sector

By Joe Whitworth on February 25, 2020

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…
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FSANZ wants comments on planned produce rules

By News Desk on February 9, 2020

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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EFSA opens comment period on Ochratoxin A health risks

By Joe Whitworth on December 8, 2019

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 wants comments on health risks from aflatoxins in food

By News Desk on October 8, 2019

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…
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New Zealand opens comment period on draft of strategy

By News Desk on September 6, 2019

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…
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Jersey seeks input on new food safety law

By News Desk on August 25, 2019

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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