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Norway calls for ‘flexibility’ in draft EU egg rules

By Joe Whitworth on June 21, 2022

Norwegian officials have written to the European Commission to express their concerns about potential changes to rules around the shelf life of eggs.

Ingvild Kjerkol, Minister of Health and Care Services, and Sandra Borch, Minister…

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Dutch regulator warned Ter Beke about shelf life data; food linked to outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on September 4, 2021

A Dutch broadcaster has revealed authorities had previously warned a company behind a fatal Listeria outbreak about problems with shelf life studies.

RTL Nieuws reported the findings after requesting documents about the incident from the…
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FSA looks at risks based on use-by date for freezing food

By Joe Whitworth on August 17, 2021

There is little evidence to suggest a big change in microbial risk between freezing food on the use-by date compared to the day before, according to a review.

Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance states that…
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EFSA tool helps firms decide what info to give consumers

By Joe Whitworth on May 1, 2021

Experts have developed guidance to help food firms decide what other information to give consumers besides use-by or best-before dates to ensure food safety.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientific opinion covers storage conditions,…
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FSA changes blanket guidance on meat shelf life

By Joe Whitworth on December 12, 2020

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has moved away from a one size fits all approach on shelf life guidance for meat.

The revised guidance covers vacuum packed and modified atmosphere packed (VP/MAP) chilled fresh beef,…
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EFSA tries to clear up date labeling confusion

By News Desk on December 8, 2020

A way to help food businesses know when to apply the “use by” or “best before” date on products has been developed by European experts.

The “use by” date is about safety – foods can…
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EU guidance covers food safety in small firms and for food donations

By News Desk on June 25, 2020

The European Commission has published guidance on food safety management systems (FSMS) for small retailers and donated food.

It aims to support small businesses such as butchers, bakeries, grocers, and ice cream shops in implementing…
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Cannabis 101: Cues to determine shelf life of that newly legal marijuana

By News Desk on September 15, 2016

Food safety experts usually don’t see shelf life or expiration dates as big issues, but survey results consistently show that the public worries about those use-by and best-buy dates. It only stands to reason, then,…
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Before You Toss Food, Wait. Check It Out!

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on July 5, 2013

It’s happened to all of us: you’re looking for something in the freezer or pantry, and discover food that has been forgotten. Your first impulse is to throw it out, but wait!  Is it still…
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New Technology Extends Food Shelf-Life

By Alexa Nameth on February 11, 2010

Washington State University has developed a new technology that will allow food to look, taste, and be as nutritious as the original food but with a shelf-life of more than six months.

Juming Tang, a…

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