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FAO rolls out global COVID-19 food policy toolkit
The Food and Agriculture Policy Decision Analysis (FAPDA) platform allows food and agricultural policy makers to rapidly review and assess how other countries are responding to COVID-19.
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Insects could soon be “given the green light” as a European novel food
The International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed has anticipated that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is likely to make a decision on approving insects for human consumption in the coming weeks.
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90 more days to submit comments for FDA laboratory accreditation programme
The Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods proposed rule comment period was previously extended until 6 April 2020, but due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, will now close 6 July 2020.
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Remote importer inspections to be conducted by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking measures to temporarily conduct remote importer inspections under FSVP due to COVID-19.
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FDA offers answer to shortage of shell eggs
The FDA is allowing temporary flexibility for shell egg packaging and labelling sold to consumers by retail food establishments.
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Shenzhen becomes first Chinese city to ban consumption of cats and dogs
In February 2020, following the outbreak of the zoonotic coronavirus (COVID-19), China introduced a law that banned the consumption of wild animals, and Shenzhen has now expanded this to include pets such as cats and dogs.
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COVID-19 social distancing rule being ignored in food facilities, trade unions claim
Trade unions such as GMB and Unite have called on the UK government to make radical changes as workers in the food industry report negligence of the two-metre COVID-19 social distancing rule,
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FSA publishes safety guidance for food deliveries
As UK government measures have forced food outlets to close or reduce their services during the COVID-19 emergency, many are now offering food deliveries. In light of this new uptake, the FSA has published updated guidance about allergens, hygiene and delivery protocol.
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Doing the right thing – and benefitting the business
Food Industry Consultant, Lesley Thompson, summarises this year’s NSF International Conference, which outlined ways to create and maintain a healthy business culture.
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Does organic come with integrity as standard?
Ahead of his appearance at Food Integrity 2020, New Food speaks to Lee Holdstock of the Soil Association about how the organic food and drink systems operate…
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FDA reopens comment period on use of ultrafiltered milk in certain cheeses
FDA has reported that it has seen the marketplace evolve and believes it is appropriate to give interested persons another opportunity to comment on the issues raised by the rule-making.
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Is ‘organic’ the missing ingredient in food integrity?
New Food shares a frank and insightful conversation with Planet Organic founder, Renée Elliott, to hear her thoughts on integrity, trust and why she considers organic to be superior.
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USDA and USTR continue progress in US-China trade agreement
The US-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement is said to be favourable to those trading livestock between the two nations.
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How is coronavirus affecting the global food & beverage industry? Live updates
What measures is the global food & beverage industry taking in response to the COVID-19 outbreak? This page will be updated with the latest information.
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Cleaning sensitive electronics in food processing applications
CRC Food Grade Contact Cleaner designed to safely and effectively clean sensitive electronics in food processing applications.
