Ireland: DNA sampling of pigmeat will determine origin
‘DNA certified’ Programme for pigmeat has begun, which will expose misleading labelling and provide an assurance for producers and consumers on the origin of pigmeat.
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Towards sustainable global food safety collaboration
The Collab4Safety consortium will establish a global network on food safety.
United Kingdom: report of Salmonella in pigs in 2011
There were 182 incidents of Salmonella in 2011, which is comparable to recent years.
USA: pork exports building on last year’s record pace
U.S. pork and beef exports concluded the first half of 2012 in solid fashion, with June pork exports 4 percent higher in value than last year on steady volume.
Brazil: Japan recognizes Santa Catarina as FMD free
The next step, according to the minister, is the process of negotiation of export requirements and an International Health Certificate (CSI).
USDA implements mandatory wholesale pork reporting program
The rule requires packers to submit the price of each sale, quantity, and other characteristics (e.g., type of sale, item description, destination) that AMS will use to produce market reports that will be disseminated to the public.
Antimicrobials in pigs, the present and future perspectives
The European Commission is reviewing and consulting how antimicrobials are used in veterinary medicine following the release of their 12 point programme in 2011. Present and future situation of antimicrobial use in the European Community is analysed.
New Ecolab facility in Taicang, China to help enhance Chinese food safety and public health
The facility is Ecolab's third-largest in the world and the company's largest in the Asia Pacific region.
EU: 4.7% increase in exports of pork
Between January and May 2012 exports of pork from the European Union amounted to a total of 1,285,605 tons.
Effect of dietary conjugated linoleic acid on marbling and intramuscular adipocytes in pork
Conjugated linoleic acid in pig diets may improve marbling and pork quality.
Peru: increased agricultural production
In the case of pig production, in May there was a 4.2% increase over the same period last year.
Spain: Agreement to reduce salt and fat in butcher's products
The aim is that within 2 years, retail development and sale of these products can be offered with 10% less salt and less than 5% fat.
Belgium: new methods authorised for grading pig carcasses
Belgium has requested the Commission to authorise eight methods for grading pig carcasses on its territory.
France: slight reduction in pig production
Since the beginning of the year there has been a 4% decrease over the same period last year.
EU controls ensure our food is safe
A European Commission report shows that thanks to the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed many food safety risks have been averted or mitigated and safety controls ensure our food is safe.
Malaysia builds regional food safety centre
The centre would also build the capacity of food safety services in the region
