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European dairy sector defends Single Market principle
Members of the European Dairy Association have argued that Mandatory National Origin Labelling for milk and milk products will jeopardise the success of the dairy sector.
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Study reveals scale of illegal soy and beef exports from Brazil to EU
A peer-reviewed report has revealed that large quantities of head and up to one-fifth of Brazil's surging soy exports to the European Union are tainted by illegal deforestation.
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FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule inspections to begin in March 2021
Once inspections for small businesses begin in March 2021, the FDA will perform "quick checks” during regularly scheduled food safety inspections to identify potential breaches of the Intentional Adulteration rule.
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Diversity in the Trade and Agriculture Commission
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
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FDA issues resource tools for dairy and seafood sectors
The FDA has launched a series of search and clarification resource tools designed to make processes easier for the dairy and seafood sectors.
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UK Government urged to implement obesity prevention recommendations
Ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to address obesity in the UK, charities and researchers have called for the childhood obesity prevention plan to include all recommendations set out in an evidence-based package - including advertising restrictions.
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Huge missed opportunity for British meat industry, says BMPA
BMPA has stated that the Government's decision not to apply for BSE Negligible Risk Status will see the British meat industry lose out on millions.
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Members of UK’s new Trade and Agriculture Commission announced
The English, Scottish and Welsh branches of the National Farmers Union (NFU) are all represented, as well as the Ulster Farmers Union, the Farmers’ Union of Wales, the British Retail Council, UK Hospitality and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
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Agriculture Bill moves forward with return to Lords
The British Government has stated that it remains confident that the Agriculture Bill will reach Royal Assent in time to begin the transition towards a new, fairer agricultural system in England as planned in 2021.
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FSA calls for further collaboration to address food system challenges
Speaking to the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum seminar: Developing a new National Food Strategy for England, Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, called for closer cross-sector collaboration.
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Fisheries Bill enters the House of Commons for scrutiny
The Fisheries Bill is designed to protect UK fish stocks and secure a sustainable food source for the future.
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Selecting the optimal water quality for microbiology
This advertorial from Merck explores how the removal of contaminants from water is of paramount importance for the preparation of culture media.
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Time to fix the failures in food, argues Lords Committee
The Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has published a report calling on the Government to "end years of inaction" and ensure that a healthy, sustainable diet is truly accessible for everyone.
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Consumers urged to look for ‘tell-tale’ signs of food fraud during COVID-19
While most of Scotland’s food industry remains legitimate, Food Standards Scotland has noted that there are a small minority of individuals ‘willing to cut corners and take advantage of the pandemic’.
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FSA Annual Report highlights food safety stats from 2019/20
Figures from the Food Standard Agency's Annual Report and Accounts include foodborne illness estimations, hygiene compliance rates, public attitudes and more....
