‘Relief’ as no-deal meat exports hurdle cleared
Meat trade representatives have expressed 'relief' that EU Member States have agreed the UK’s listed status to export live animals and animal products as a third country in a no-deal Brexit scenario.
Archives for April 10, 2019
Digitalisation the future of food industry compliance
Food firms need efficient back office systems to ensure regulatory compliance in the wake of Brexit, according to Craig Naylor-Smith, managing director of multi-channel services firm Parseq.
FoodDrinkEurope launches new acrylamide guidance
European trade body FoodDrinkEurope has updated its Acrylamide Toolbox with new scientific and technological developments.
Food safety breach costs baker £6k
Scotland-based Nevis Bakery has been fined £6,000 for food safety breaches, after a boy in Northern Ireland nearly died from an allergic reaction after consuming one of its products.
Abattoir fined £18k for food safety breaches
An abattoir has been fined more than £18,000 for breaching food safety regulations.
Trading Standards warning over ‘five-a-day’ claims
Food manufacturers have been warned that they could fall foul of Trading Standards rules after a study revealed three-quarters of products with five-a-day claims fell short of the recommended 80g portion size.
EU laws hinder food innovation
Laws defining the ingredients that can legally be used in food production are lagging behind innovations made by the industry, according to a panel of experts.