How does SARS-CoV-2 relate to food safety?
The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) has published its scientific opinion: “ICMSF opinion on SARS-CoV-2 and its relationship to food safety”.
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China restricts imports from slaughterhouses with COVID-19
Chinese Customs has asked some companies that have had COVID-19 outbreaks among their workers to stop sending their meat exports.
BioChek acquires BIOTECON
Creating a leading global player in veterinary and food safety solutions.
Canada: $20 million to assure sufficient food inspection during COVID-19 crisis
During the health crisis, CFIA will train and recruit inspectors, allow remote inspections, and make restaurant food available in grocery stores.
China boasts near perfect compliance with veterinary drug residue limits
99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.
EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.
COVID-19: more flexible controls for the food industry
Having regard that the ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation, the EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466.
COVID-19 USA: Assurance about food safety and supply
Frank Yiannas, from the FDA assures that the nation’s food and feed supply is safe and secure despite the pandemic.
EC publishes Farm to Fork roadmap for public reference
An ambitious package of measures that should enable European businesses and citizens to benefit from a sustainable ecological transition.
Italy seizes and destroys 10 tonnes of illegal pork from China
The Padova authorities have seized almost 10 tonnes of pork from China that entered the EU illegally.
Information to consumers about the origin of food products
European legislation related to origin labelling of agricultural and food products should evolve to better meet consumer expectations.
EU: Salmonella the most common cause of foodborne outbreaks
Slovakia, Spain and Poland accounted for 67% of the 1,581 Salmonella outbreaks. These outbreaks were mainly linked to eggs.
CPF granted SET “Highly Commended” Award, maintaining its place in THSI Index
CPF wins "Highly Commended in Sustainability Award" affirming the company's success in food Safety, self-sufficient society, and balance of nature.
Food Safety: Annual report on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
The RASFF was instrumental for tracing and removing the affected products from the market.
The U.S. and Mexico partner to improve food safety
Mexican and U.S. agencies to exchange information on microbiological food contamination risks, laboratory methods and traceability.
USDA modernizes swine slaughter inspection for the first time in over 50 years
For the first time in more than five decades, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is modernizing inspection at market hog slaughter establishments with a goal of protecting public health while allowing for food safety innovations.
