All Food safety articles – Page 19
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Comment & OpinionBritish farming has more to worry about than cheap US imports
With public debate focused on protecting our own food standards, we risk losing sight of the urgent environmental improvements British production needs to make
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Comment & OpinionFood factory coronavirus cases reflect fudged government response
The outbreaks at 2 Sisters and Oscar Mayer come after senior industry figures accused the government of an “inexplicable” lack of guidance on face masks and social distancing
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Comment & OpinionTrade deals: we need to be able to ‘follow the science’ on food standards
Framing a potential US trade deal purely in terms of chicken does a disservice to the complexity of trade deals
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Comment & OpinionAustralia free trade deal comes with same food standards dilemma as the US
Boris Johnson waved a packet of Tim Tams, but swerved the elephant in the room when it comes to future global free trade deals
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus has highlighted the importance of food security. Our system needs a rethink
As the government reviews its 5G plans, shouldn’t we also reconsider the value of our food?
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Analysis & FeaturesChlorinated chicken explained: why do the Americans treat their poultry with chlorine?
The prospect of the UK accepting US chicken treated with chlorine in order to secure a lucrative trade deal has got everyone in a flap. But just what is chlorine chicken? And what’s the problem with it?
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NewsJamie Oliver-backed food standards petition nears one million signatures
The petition was launched after amendments to enshrine UK food standards in law were voted down in the government’s Agriculture Bill
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy won’t the government legislate for food standards?
First the Agriculture Bill dodged the question. Now the Trade Bill is silent on the matter
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NewsFood sold over Facebook Marketplace is endangering consumers, say experts
The Grocer found numerous profiles on Facebook Marketplace selling foods such as meat, eggs and fish, with often no clear evidence that necessary safety checks had been met
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Analysis & FeaturesWill coronavirus open the door to global food fraud?
Disrupted supply chains are a boon for food fraudsters. So what types of food are at risk, and how can the threat be count
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Analysis & FeaturesFood security: do we need to rethink our just in time supply chain post coronavirus?
With further threats around the corner, some suggest we should be rethinking the way we stock our supermarket shelves
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NewsUnilever recalls Mini Calippo multipacks over metal fragment fears
Internal quality checks show the products may contain pieces of metal
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NewsHorsemeat seized in Europe as experts predict rise in food fraud from coronavirus
The risk of food crime has soared as foodservice collapse and closure of meat processing plants has created a dramatic imbalance in supply and demand
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Comment & OpinionNot all plants are food: why education on plant toxins is vital for shopper safety
Dangerous plant toxins have been found in dietary supplements and new ‘natural remedies’, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
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Comment & OpinionWhy the food industry must be wary of coronavirus fake news stories
Bogus food and drink ads are inevitable – and they could have serious consequences for consumers and the industry
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NewsFSA thanks meat processors for rising to coronavirus challenge
The regulator said it had implemented a number of measures to relax regulations temporarily
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InterviewsEmily Miles big interview: how the FSA is keeping food safe throughout Covid-19
The FSA’s new CEO is well equipped to handle the coronavirus crisis, with work to ensure safety and supply underway. Not forgetting Brexit, of course
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NewsFSA and Defra issue new coronavirus guidance for food businesses
The advice covers a range of areas, such as hygiene practice, managing employee sickness and social distancing
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NewsCoronavirus: Italian foods’ reputation tarnished by ‘fearmongering’
More than five leading food safety organisations have concluded there is no evidence food can transmit coronavirus
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NewsCoronavirus: Red Tractor suspends on-site inspections
A remote assessment will instead be required in order to maintain certification, although it is unconfirmed what this will consist of