Campaign group the Organics Council has flagged the “potentially widespread contamination” of glyphosate in organic grain and cereal products but UK certification body the Soil Association played down the findings.
Catalonian authorities are launching an initiative to “transform and revitalise” the regional agri-food sector and create a new “food valley” in southern Europe.
Ian McWatt, the director of operations at Food Standards Scotland, discusses the costs associated with food crime and stresses the need for cooperation throughout the industry to tackle it.
Waters Corporation has launched a direct-from-sample analytical system for real-time sample recognition and verification of authenticity or adulteration.
With Europe facing a shortage of carbon dioxide, trade and food safety organisations are highlighting the importance of using reputable providers and gas of the appropriate food grade.
Recalls and alerts were made by England, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Luxembourg, Austria, Germany and Hungary.
The revised food safety management system standard ISO 22000:2018 has been published marking the start of a three-year transition period for certified companies.
A key concern for customers is the ability to improve traceability throughout the supply chain, especially when multiple stakeholders are involved and risks are increasing, according to the CEO and president of Mérieux NutriSciences.
Salmonella was the most frequently identified pathogen associated with potential overseas outbreaks in 2017, according to Health Protection Scotland (HPS).
