Ukraine is creating an alert system for food similar to the European RASFF platform.
In November, an order came into force introducing requirements for the Rapid Notification System for threats
More than 220 suspected frauds were reported in Europe in October, potentially triggering investigations in member states.
There were 223 reports in October, compared to 164 in September, 166 in
Five potential European Union countries have had their food safety controls evaluated as part of efforts to align systems with EU requirements.
The reports cover progress in the past 12
A group representing the fish sector in Europe has welcomed regulation on tuna frozen in brine.
Europêche said the legislation recognizes the high sanitary and technological standards already applied by
Two Spanish groups have voiced concerns about almonds from the United States failing to meet European safety requirements.
The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) and Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of
The latest batch of suspected fraud and non-compliance alerts in Europe include supplements, meat products, fish and chocolate.
There were 164 reports in September, compared to 166 in August, 136
Authorities in Slovenia have uncovered the presence of paracetamol in non-processed pickles in acid from India.
The Food Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Administration (UVHVVR) said the discovery was made
Findings from an audit in Norway show the country has a functional official control system for produce but there are several weaknesses.
Norway is part of the European Free Trade
Researchers have suggested that the level of protection offered to consumers by a piece of European regulation might not be proportionate to the effort made.
The study used formulas to
The number of fraud and non-compliance discussions in Europe went up in August compared to the month before. Three reports involved the United States.
There were 166 reports in August,
French health authorities have confirmed two cases of botulism following the consumption of a product made in Spain.
Results of the investigation by the General Directorate for Food (DGAL) were
The latest report on food fraud in Europe has been released and includes suspected cases of adulteration and problems with traceability. Such fraud can lead to food safety issues.
There
