Digital tools and human expertise have been highlighted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as vital when looking at emerging food safety issues.
Foresight takes a medium-to-long-term view and
Some of the Food and Drug Administration’s activities will be disrupted by the government shutdown that began Oct. 1, despite the commissioner’s earlier promise that it would be
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Government shutdowns have always undermined food safety. USDA inspectors, with starting salaries around $40,000, must work without pay. Many FDA inspectors are furloughed and the agency suspends its
Consumers’ confidence in food safety in the United States is at an all time low, according to a Gallup Poll.
The poll revealed that only 12 percent of U.S.
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or
Two agencies have launched a project to improve food safety in 10 African countries.
The African Development Bank and African Union Commission (AUC) said the Strengthening Food Safety Standards and
A survey by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has revealed how much people are aware of and pay attention to food safety.
EFSA conducts the survey every three years.
The Food and Drug Administration has launched a new transparency policy for the reporting of foodborne illness outbreak investigations.
As part of the initiative the public, industry stakeholders and other
A review has provided evidence that participation in a regional program contributed to changes in policies and the uptake of food irradiation.
The report evaluates the impacts of food safety
A network in the Netherlands formed to identify emerging food safety risks has revealed the key topics from discussions in 2024.
Examples include refrigerator and freezer temperatures and storage practices
The latest report on food fraud in Europe has been released and includes suspected cases of adulteration and problems with traceability. Such fraud can lead to food safety issues.
There
Australia, Canada and Ireland have recently made financial contributions to a program that helps other countries improve food safety.
Australia is providing $4 million (U.S. $2.6 million) through
