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
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
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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Raw milk group formed as regulations under review in UK
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
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U.K. seeks public comments on proposal to toughen allergen labeling laws
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 plans shake-up to food recall system
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
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EFSA seeks comments on draft about Listeria risks in RTE food
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)
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