Archive of all Food Standards Agency articles – Page 27
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Analysis & FeaturesSeismic deals, almighty spats and triumphant change: review of the year 2017
Whether it’s the ongoing fallout over Brexit, or shock brand culls in the mults – it’s been a year packed with events of epic proportions…
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NewsErrington recalls Dunsyre Blue cheese over listeria fears
The Scottish-produced cheese was linked to an outbreak of e.coli last year
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NewsMPs pledge to keep 'close eye' on 2 Sisters audits
Poultry giant’s commitment to publish audit results should be seen as a “necessary means” to rebuild consumer confidence, …
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Comment & Opinion2 Sisters’ transparency move could be a game-changer
As we approach the fifth anniversary of the horsegate scandal, we should welcome these first steps towards more openness in the food industry
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News'No deal' with EU would hike UK food prices, admits Gove
The UK would not opt out of WTO tariffs to lower costs for consumers, he warned
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News2 Sisters pledges to publish results of all factory audits
It comes as The Guardian and ITV published fresh claims over ‘process issues’ today
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Comment & OpinionThe FSA's ROF plan threatens consumer protection
There is growing concern about the FSA’s Regulating Our Future (ROF) programme
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NewsLactalis salmonella scare 'does not affect UK' FSA confirms
Some 620 products have been withdrawn following outbreak linked to factory in north-west France
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NewsFSA to go ahead with controversial inspection reforms
The FSA board will stick with plans in its Regulating Our Future programme.
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News2 Sisters profits hit by site closure and rising commodities
Operating profits at 2 Sisters fell 58% to £8.4m in the 13 weeks to 28 October…
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NewsNon-EU trade deals could collapse due to Brexit warns BRC
The BRC and FDF are urging ministers to address the future of bilateral deals…
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NewsFSA ‘remains committed’ to mandatory display of FHRS
FSA report finds a “continuous improvement” in food hygiene standards since the scheme was first introduced
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NewsFormer FSA boss Catherine Brown joins Hubbub Foundation board
Brown, who left the FSA last November, will share knowledge of running organisations and governmental bodies with charity
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NewsNational Food Crime Unit will need an extra £5m
It is vital to move into Phase 2 before the UK leaves the EU, boss Andy Morling has warned
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NewsEU to introduce mandatory measures to tackle acrylamide
The “practical” measures are based on best practice guidance developed by the food industry
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Comment & OpinionThe little blue fridge has a seriously big job to do on food waste
Seldom has so much ridden on the success of a logo than with the Little Blue Fridge
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NewsWrap in talks with retailers over waste-cutting food labels
Guidance also urges food and drink companies to revive use of the snowflake logo
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NewsFDF offers updated guidance on use by and best before dates
The industry has a ‘pivotal role’ to play in slashing waste by ensuring consumers better understand date marks
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NewsFSA antimicrobial resistance study to be published in new year
Research aiming to address antimicrobial resistance ‘evidence gap’, says regulator
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NewsWaitrose warns of higher levels of campylobacter in chicken
M&S was the worst performer, with 10% of the retailer’s chicken samples testing positive above 1,000cfu/g in Q3 2017