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UK pushes back border controls on EU goods again

By News Desk on August 31, 2023

The Government in the United Kingdom has confirmed a delay to import inspections until January next year.

Reports in early August suggested post-Brexit border controls were to be pushed back for the fifth time.

Sanitary…

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IAFP talks focus on Listeria risk and performance standards

By Joe Whitworth on July 24, 2023

TORONTO — Two sessions at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) conference dealt with the complexities of Listeria and performance standards.

Sanjay Gummalla, from the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), said the premise that…

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FSA targets risk-based food standards controls

By News Desk on June 13, 2023

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has introduced a revised model for delivering food standards controls.

These checks are carried out by local authorities or district councils to make sure food produced and sold by businesses…

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UK Government finally reveals system for post-Brexit Checks

By Joe Whitworth on April 7, 2023

The Government in the United Kingdom has set out long-delayed plans on how checks on food imports will work.

The draft Border Target Operating Model was developed with the Scottish and Welsh Governments. A six-week…

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Swiss audit finds massive problems; some inspections a decade late

By Joe Whitworth on February 7, 2023

Some inspections of businesses are not being carried out at the correct frequency, according to the Swiss Federal Audit Office.

Auditors found national authorities in Switzerland are not ensuring that local agencies check food firms…

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Norway told to strengthen controls following audits

By Joe Whitworth on January 30, 2023

Areas for improvement have been noted in the official controls done by Norway in two sectors.

One audit in June 2022 looked at poultry meat products. Another in September covered imports of food and feed…

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Swedish agency defends raw milk stance

By News Desk on September 22, 2022

The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) has hit back at claims that raw milk rules in the country are too strict.

An opinion article in Svenska Dagbladet said unpasteurized, raw milk is almost impossible to buy…

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Irish audit of egg sector largely positive

By News Desk on July 24, 2022

Official controls in the egg sector work well but there are a few minor issues, according to a report published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

An audit in November 2021 covered official…

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Swiss checks show Listeria controls could be better

By News Desk on June 10, 2022

An assessment of Listeria controls at food companies in Switzerland has shown room for improvement, according to the Swiss Association of Cantonal Chemists (ACCS).

As part of a nationwide inspection, more than 100 food businesses…
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Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness

By News Desk on February 16, 2022

Australian regulators have opened a comment period on proposed new food safety management standards for foodservice operators and retail businesses.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)’s preferred approach is to change the rules to require…
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