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Survey shows how U.S. and others view Danish food safety

By News Desk on September 14, 2021

A survey has reviewed the opinions on food safety for companies in the United States and two other countries to find out how they view Danish standards.

The Food Nation report is based on a…
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WHO framework targets improved food safety in South East Asia

By Joe Whitworth on August 5, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified key priorities to improve food safety in the next five years in South East Asia.

The Framework for Action on Food Safety in the WHO South-East Asia Region…
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New Zealand says food strategy will help focus resources

By News Desk on December 11, 2019

New Zealand has unveiled a strategy and action plan to help focus resources so it can quickly respond to current issues and prepare for emerging threats.

The strategy sets out a plan of action to…
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Experts identify focus areas for Government Chemist program

By News Desk on October 25, 2019

A group of experts has identified persistent issues with allergen testing and depleted resources, skills, scientific capability and sampling as key drivers influencing the food and feed sector.

A total of 43 stakeholders including representatives…
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Czech Republic refuses to budge on Polish beef checks

By Joe Whitworth on March 2, 2019

The Czech Republic has rejected a request from the European Commission to remove extraordinary veterinary measures on beef from Poland following detection of Salmonella.

Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis sent a letter to Czech authorities on Feb.
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GFSP calls for more domestic food safety investments in African countries

By Joe Whitworth on February 8, 2019

A report from the Global Food Safety Partnership (GFSP) highlighted the need for increased targeted funding to promote domestic food safety across Africa.

GFSP called for more investment into programs focusing on public health after…
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UK MPs want food standards guarantees after Brexit

By Joe Whitworth on November 29, 2018

A committee of Members of the United Kingdom’s Parliament (MPs) is seeking assurances on food standards after Brexit.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee put forward an amendment regarding trade deals and food…
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Latin American, Caribbean, USDA experts discuss the future of food safety

By News Desk on October 9, 2018

Experts from 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries have met to discuss food safety ahead of upcoming Codex Alimentarius meetings.

Mary Frances Lowe, manager for Codex Alimentarius at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said countries…
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Africa sets sights on tackling foodborne disease burden

By News Desk on October 4, 2018

An index to help tackle the burden of foodborne diseases in Africa launched this week.

The African Food Safety Index (AFSI) was unveiled by the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), with the…
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WTO Authorizes $1 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs Against COOL

By Lydia Zuraw on December 8, 2015

map-North-America_406x250The World Trade Organization (WTO) has authorized Canada and Mexico to charge the U.S. $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs for country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on meat. Last spring, WTO rejected a U.S. appeal of its decision…
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