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BMPA predicts Brexit chaos without ‘orientation phase’
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is worried that without contingency plans, companies will not be able to get their products out of the country come 1 January 2021.
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Why existing VP/MAP guidance had to change…
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Director of Veterinary Services, Jane Clark, discusses recent changes to shelf-life guidance for vacuum-packed chilled pork, beef and lamb.
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“No plans” to change UK bread regulations
According to Sustain, current bread regulations are not strict enough and cause transparency issues.
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Identifying, managing and reducing risk
Jaclyn Bowen outlines three preventative control measures to consider in the age of consumer-driven food safety.
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FDA approves genetically modified pigs for human consumption
The genetically altered pigs approved by the FDA do not produce alpha gal sugar, which can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
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It’s good to talk – communication between labs and customers
Patrick McNamara, Technical Specialist Manager, Intertek, provides a clear and concise overview of what information needs to be shared between labs and their customers.
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SARS-CoV-2 detection in the food industry
In a recent webinar, Thermo Fisher Scientific summarised the Emergency Response Validation option of the AOAC Research Institute’s Performance Tested Methods Program and introduced its new SARS-CoV-2 PCR test workflow.
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The importance of reporting carbon-14 results under a standard
Haley Gershon and Maren Pauly of Beta Analytic explain how carbon dating can be used to determine how natural a product's ingredients really are.
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FSA revises vacuum packed meat shelf-life
The move to extend VP/MAP shelf life will not compromise food safety, states the FSA, and will mean less meat is thrown away in the UK.
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The 10-day VP/MAP rule
In an article written before today's announcement on VP/MAP from the FSA, David Lindars from the BMPA explains why the UK regulation needed a change...
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Potential appointment of Tom Vilsack divides food and drink industry
The potential appointment of Tom Vilsack to Biden's administration has sparked debate over the ambition of the President-elect's agricultural policy.
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The top 5 regulatory issues for US food launches in 2021
Launching a new food product in the US? Here’s the top five regulatory issues to watch out for next year.
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Trade associations plead for more vets to save UK food trade after Brexit
Trade associations have warned that without more vets to sign off on export health certificates, food trade between the UK and EU member states could suffer.
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Pig guts fly as brawl over US meat imports erupts in Taiwanese parliament
Safety concerns over US meat, due to the presence of ractopamine used by some US farmers, were expressed vividly in parliament.
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Cannabis reforms offer hope to CBD manufacturers around the world
Decisions by the UN and the European Commission to rehabilitate cannabis and cannabidiol could mean looser regulation for CBD products in countries across the world.
