All Food safety articles
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NewsLabour’s new National Food Strategy delayed amid farmer protests
The government was forced to shelve the intended launch of a new National Food Strategy amid outrage over the budget which saw thousands of farmers protest in Westminster
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Comment & OpinionWhy Lindt denying its own ‘excellence’ risks shopper loyalty
It was particularly surprising when Lindt scuppered its own marketing claims about the ’excellence’ of its products in a US court last week
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NewsPeanut allergy advice on mustard lifted as FSA investigation ends
The FSA issued an initial recall of 48 products after identifying contaminated mustard powder supplied by FGS Ingredients
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Comment & OpinionLabour likely to double down as farming protest gets political
Labour has failed to set out its plans for the farming sector, but the sheer number of protesters - and their extreme views - should raise alarm bells
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NewsAldi recalls own-label bao buns due to undeclared sesame and duck meat
The retailer has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations and issued a point-of-sale notice
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NewsLittle Freddie babyfood pouches contain almost double advertised sugar levels
Little Freddie babyfood pouches have been found to contain higher levels of sugar than stated on pack labelling, with some products having almost double the amount of sugar listed in the nutritional information
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NewsThe Happy Pear recalls ‘vegan’ houmous which may contain animal matter
A specific batch of chickpeas which were used may have been contaminated
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NewsTrade body warns government of safety and animal welfare risks of EU vet deal
Experts’ recommendations come amid delays to the Brexit trade strategy
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NewsFSA welcomes report calling for it to police obesity crackdown on food industry
FSA said the plans for a swathe of taxation, regulation, mandatory targets and fines, proposed by the House of Lords Food, Diet & Obesity Committee, were welcome
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NewsBritish Lion egg powder available in the UK for first time
It represents a continued investment from the industry into ensuring it is at the forefront of the latest processing technology
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Comment & OpinionFood safety Scores on Doors cannot be marked by supermarkets
Supermarkets and large food businesses must not be allowed to mark their own homework. But who will pay?
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NewsScores on doors scandal to ‘torpedo’ FSA plans for food safety shake-up
New figures released today by the FSA showed more than 100,000 food premises, many of them supermarkets, were overdue for inspections
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NewsBreakthrough moment for lab grown meat as government backs fast-track testing
The Food Standards Agency revealed today it had received a £1.6m grant from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology for a new “sandbox” programme
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Comment & OpinionFSA’s ‘risk-based’ food inspections are still a long way off
Tthe new programme presents significant challenges including legislative changes, political will and FSA board approval, say Katrina Anderson & Jessica Burt at Mills & Reeve LLP
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NewsTesco recalls Finest mince pies, which may contain glue
The supermarket has urged shoppers not to eat the affected product
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NewsJames Hall recalls Spar Corned Beef due to listeria contamination
The recall affects Spar stores in the north west of England and for products that have the use-by date 20 September
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NewsASA in clampdown on marketing of CBD to children
Two DTC retailers have been rebuked by the watchdog
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Category ReportCBD trends 2024: Can CBD finally take off?
The FSA’s positive safety assessment is a welcome boost to CBD. Will shelves soon be flooded with legally compliant products?
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Comment & OpinionFSA food safety shake-up will ultimately come down to politics
Will a new Labour government, which itself brought the FSA into being, back plans that may be perceived as a two-tier system of regulation?
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NewsFSA unveils plans for massive food safety shake-up
The Grocer revealed last month that the FSA was planning a major shake-up of its Food Hygiene Rating Scheme