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.
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Continue Reading UK pushes back border controls on EU goods again
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
Continue Reading IAFP talks focus on Listeria risk and performance standards
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
Continue Reading FSA targets risk-based food standards controls
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
Continue Reading UK Government finally reveals system for post-Brexit Checks
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
Continue Reading Swiss audit finds massive problems; some inspections a decade late
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
Continue Reading Norway told to strengthen controls following audits
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
Continue Reading Swedish agency defends raw milk stance
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
Continue Reading Irish audit of egg sector largely positive
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
Continue Reading Swiss checks show Listeria controls could be better
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
Continue Reading Australia seeks public comments on plans aiming to reduce foodborne illness
