UK publishes feed law code of practice for England Jeremy Gerrard May 7, 2014 The Food Standards Agency, an independent government department responsible for food safety and hygiene across the United Kingdom, announced the new feed law code of practice to be published today.Read More
UK aspartame study finds no action needed to protect public The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer products and the Environment peer reviewed the double-blind, randomized crossover study. Shane O'Halloran December 4, 2013 The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer products and the Environment peer reviewed the double-blind, randomized crossover study.Read More
TECH FLASH FSA revises rules on contaminants, additives, flavorings and more New rules will help consolidate existing legislation to make compliance easier. Shane O'Halloran November 25, 2013 Labeling of groundnuts and other oilseeds will be enforced with new provisions.Read More
UK Food Standards Agency calls for meat surface contamination research tenders The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat. Shane O'Halloran November 18, 2013 The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.Read More
UK's National Audit Office warns budget cuts make another horsemeat scandal more likely The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds. Shane O'Halloran October 10, 2013 The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds.Read More
FSA steps up testing after more horsemeat found Meat producers must test all beef products. Shane O'Halloran February 8, 2013 Meat producers must test all beef products.Read More