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Europe: FSA proposes approach on serving rare burgers
UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a proposed new approach to the preparation and service of rare (pink) burgers in food outlets.
The increased...
Europe: Food security, climate change on same agreement
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva welcomed the approval of the Paris Agreement, saying that "for the first time ever, food security features in...
Europe: Regulators amend maximum levels for tropane alkaloids in cereal-based foods
SGS expands on the publication of Regulation (European Union; EU) 2016/239 to amend maximum levels for tropane alkaloids (TA) in certain cereal-based foods for...
Asia Pacific: Help Sri Lankans trade better, say WTO partners
Improving the capacity of traders to meet food safety and hygiene standards can help to boost exports and improve competitiveness in Sri Lanka, according...
Europe: Locally grown Danish produce contains fewer pesticides than imports, report
Danish consumers can ensure a diet containing fewer pesticide residues by choosing fruit and vegetable items that carry the national flag.
This is the...
Americas: Ardent Mills expands voluntary recall of flour products
Ardent Mills has voluntarily recalled certain brands of flour and flour products as requested by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
CFIA requested this expanded...
Asia Pacific: US, Singapore partner on dairy innovation
The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the Food Innovation and Resource Centre (FIRC) at Singapore Polytechnic signed a partnership agreement in May 2018...
Europe: Roquette receives favorable opinion from EFSA
Roquette has received a favorable opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concerning a 13.5 health claim, which relates to the company’s NUTRIOSE...
Americas: Legal services provider launches guide for international manufacturers on US laws
International manufacturers entering the US market are often tripped up by consumer safety and liability laws that could derail a successful product launch.
To help...
Americas: Kalsec receives SQF certification
Kalsec has received the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 2 certification under the Global Food Safety Initiative Edition 7.2.
The certification is for food ingredient...