Food safety: more transparency, better risk prevention
MEPs want the European Food Safety Agency to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market.
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EU: salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis remained stable, listeriosis continues to rise
The number of reported cases of salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis has remained stable over the past five years, although listeriosis continues to rise.
Russia creates a single safety and traceability system for animal and plant products
A single safety and traceability system for animal and plant products will be created.
Mexico will strengthen animal health and welfare
The SENASICA has launched the “Authorised Responsible Veterinarian” course.
USA: Reorganize primary federal food safety functions into a single agency
Reorganize Primary Federal Food Safety Functions into a Single Agency, the Federal Food Safety Agency Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.
ASF: meeting of EU, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia representatives
Last week, a meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture and the Heads of Veterinary Services of the Member States of the European Union, as well as of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, took place in Warsaw to address the problem of African swine fever (ASF).
Brazil: new inspection model in pork producing establishments
The goal of the change in the inspection model is related to the demand to preserve public health and the quality of the meat produced in Brazil.
The Belgian authorities have informed of a fraud in a meat company
In the current state of the investigation, two products have been identified and are being removed from the Belgian market: minced meat and oxtail.
Poland plans the implementation of the biosecurity regulations on all the pig farms in the country
The Work Group is preparing a regulation project that introduces the obligation of all the farms to adapt, so they fulfil the biosecurity programme principles.
Mexico will strengthen the agrifood health and harmlessness programmes
In 2018, 100 million pesos shall be allotted to strengthen agrifood health and harmlessness programmes.
EU: Cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased
The decrease of Salmonella has been a success story in the EU food safety system in the last 10 years. Recent S. Enteritidis outbreaks contributed to a change in this trend in humans and poultry.
Poland: new ASF cases detected near Warsaw
The Polish veterinary authorities have confirmed new cases of African swine fever in the voivodate of Mazowieckie.
EU: 2015 veterinary drug residues trends steady
EFSA’s latest data report summarises the monitoring data from 2015, including compliance rates with EU residue limits, for a range of veterinary medicines, unauthorised substances and contaminants found in animals and animal-derived food.
Argentina: the veterinarians’ role in the inspection of abattoirs is being evaluated
The National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality explained to representatives of the Ministry of Modernisation the important role of this tool in the hands of the State.
Russia to restrict pork and beef supplies from Brazil
Brazil accounts for 90 percent of Russia's imported pork and 40 percent of beef.
Argentina: irradiation of meat authorised
Until now, this method was authorised for potatoes, garlic, onions, asparagus, strawberries, spices, dried vegetable seasonings and/or their mixes, and cultivated edible mushrooms.