EU amends Trichinae control regulation
The new regulations modify some aspects of parasite control in relation to cutting and alternative analytical methods.
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EU: New regulations in Trichinella control
The new regulation modifies sampling, the reference method for detection, and import conditions with respect to Trichinella control.
EFSA to share data on open-access platform
EFSA has taken a major step towards becoming a fully open data organisation by committing to publish the scientific data it uses for EU-wide monitoring programmes and surveys and many of its risk assessments.
Transitional measures for the accreditation of official laboratories carrying out official testing for Trichinella
On transitional measures for the application of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the accreditation of official laboratories carrying out official testing for Trichinella.
FSIS proposes the elimination of Trichinae control regulations
If this supplemental proposed rule is finalized, establishments will have the flexibility provided by the HACCP regulations to develop appropriate science-based controls for Trichinella and other parasitic hazards in pork.
United Kingdom: cost savings for pork processors exporting to the USA
Finished pigs from controlled housing destined to be exported to the US frozen, no longer need to be tested for trichinella.
European Union: specific rules for the official controls for detecting the presence of trichinella in meat have been published
This regulation entails a consolidation of all the previous legislation regarding this matter and it abolishes previous legislations such as Regulation (EU) 2075/2005, including its subsequent modifications.
Codex Alimentarius: Guidelines for the control of Trichinella spp. parasites in pork
La carne porcina de las zonas de escaso riesgo puede ser objeto de comercio sin pruebas extensivas, mientras que las canales de las zonas donde hay riesgo de contagio de Trichinella continuarán siendo examinadas a fondo.
United States: prescribed treatment to destroy trichinae in pork
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) canceled and reissued FSIS Notice 21-14, " Prescribed Treatment to Destroy Trichinae in Pork, and Products Containing Pork."
Argentina: increased epidemiological surveillance against trichinosis
The National Animal Health and Agri-food Quality Service (SENASA) promotes, in municipalities of Buenos Aires Province, to reinforce surveillance against trichinosis.
Trichinellosis Surveillance - United States, 2008–2012
During 2008–2012, a total of 90 cases of trichinellosis were reported to CDC from 24 states and the District of Columbia.
Spain: Detection of Trichinella pseudospiralis in wild boar meat
This is the first time this species of Trichinella is detected in Spain.
Belgium: wild boar meat contamination with Trichinella spiralis
The Belgian Food Chain Safety Agency (AFSCA) has reported that the presence of Trichinella spiralis in wild boar meat is being studied.
European Union: health requirements relating to Trichinella for intra-Union trade in domestic swine
Model health certificates for intra-Union trade in bovine animals and swine and the additional health requirements relating to Trichinella for intra-Union trade in domestic swine.
Serological herd profiles for zoonoses and diseases in pigs by "Meat Juice Multi-Serology"
Serological data that were obtained by testing meat juice samples from various pig herds were analyzed as proof of the "meat juice multi-serology" concept.
European Union: health requirements for Trichinella in the model veterinary certificate for imports
The Decision 2014/759/EU amending Annex III to Decision 2007/777/EC as regards animal health requirements for Trichinella in the model veterinary certificate for imports into the Union of certain meat products derived from domestic porcine animals.