New Zealand’s Parliament advances food safety reform bill
Three years after a major botulism scare involving whey protein concentrate used in infant formula and other food products, New Zealand’s parliament has unanimously passed the first reading of the Food...
View ArticleMarijuana is smokin’ hot on ballots; food safety not so much
Marijuana is a hot topic among state ballot measures for 2016 and its highly likely after the votes are counted a fourth of the U.S. population will reside in states permitting recreational use of...
View ArticleMeat sector review identifies areas for improvement
A review of meat processing plants in the United Kingdom following a number of high-profile issues has spurred a series of recommendations to improve the industry. Suggestions in the draft review will...
View ArticleDon’t wait — Add ‘The Poison Squad’ by Deborah Blum to your reading list
Book Review “Regulation is bad for business.” It’s an all-too-common refrain, but not exclusively a modern one. Most people, when asked what they know about the origin of the U.S. Food, Drug and...
View ArticleScottish agency concerned about UK’s move on EU laws
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has warned of major food safety and standards risks if the United Kingdom scraps certain European rules. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill covers more than...
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