A survey as part of an evaluation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed people believe the agency has the best expertise in biological hazards and contaminants.
The
The number of fraud and other non-compliance cases reported in April was similar to the month before but much lower than the same period in 2024.
Reports in Europe reached
The number of food safety alerts exchanged between European member states went up in 2024.
The Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN) includes the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
There was a slight rise in food fraud and other non-compliance cases discussed by European countries in March.
The number of notifications reported was 237 in March 2025, which is
The European Commission has proposed a change to tuna freezing rules to clamp down on food fraud and the risk of consumers getting sick.
Current rules require vessels to have
The European Commission has answered several questions around new rules on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in foodborne outbreak investigations.
In a frequently asked questions document, the EU
Suspected food fraud and non-compliance cases discussed by European countries have continued to fall.
The number of notifications reported was 214 in February 2025 which is down from 220 in
Adulteration, traceability and illegal imports were among suspected food fraud and non-compliance cases discussed recently by European member states.
The number of issues reported was 220 in January 2025. This
The European Commission has highlighted the role of food safety in its roadmap for the future of farming and food.
The EU Commission promised to start taking steps in 2025
The European Commission has adopted legislation requiring EU countries to do Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks.
Member states will need to collect Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, Campylobacter
The new European commissioner for health and animal safety has promised to improve areas related to food safety standards.
Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Safety, said he wants
The number of food fraud and non-compliance suspicions raised by European member states climbed in December 2024.
The 248 alerts are up from 232 in November 2024 but down from
