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Campden BRI fosters discussion on hygiene guide
20-Nov-2008 - Food hygiene reps are set to gain a greater insight into good techniques for the cleaning and disinfection of factories, with a conference organised to support guidelines published by Campden BRI earlier this year.
FDA sets up offices in China to ensure food safety
20-Nov-2008 - The FDA is to check food being exported from China to the US before it is dispatched with the opening of new offices in Beijing.
Antibiotic resistant E.coli could spread, warns Soil Association
19-Nov-2008 - A newly discovered antibiotic resistant strain of E.coli is at risk of spreading, the Soil Association has warned, as no restrictions have been made on the herd where it was identified.
Four-step plan for spotting emerging risks proposed
19-Nov-2008 - A simple four-part plan may lead to better early identification of emerging food safety issues, according to researchers involved in a EU-wide project.
Study affirms safe view of coriander oil for food
19-Nov-2008 - A new assessment has concluded that coriander essential oil is safe for use in foods, based on a long history of use and lack of toxicity in limited studies.
Processors must maintain hygiene levels as new superbug found
18-Nov-2008 - Food processors in the UK have been urged to maintain normal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of foods with new antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Irish authorities deny bottle water scare
18-Nov-2008 - Irish food safety experts have rubbished reports suggesting consumers in the country may be at risk from alleged contamination of some bottled water brands.
China gains access to EU rapid alert system
18-Nov-2008 - Consumer safety heads of the EU, US and China signed a revised memorandum of understanding on product and food safety yesterday at a high-level summit that reinforced the political importance of safety.
Tackling obesity is no fair-weather game
17-Nov-2008 - The long shadow cast by obesity over public health means that encouraging healthier eating should be high on the agenda of every food firm, come financial rain or shine.
FDA steps on controls on Chinese exports
17-Nov-2008 - The FDA has stepped up its import controls for dairy products from China following the melamine scare and extended its investigation into non-dairy protein products.
FSA launches food fraud hotline
17-Nov-2008 - The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set up a new hotline to allow individuals and businesses to report fraudulent activity in food sales and marketing in a much quicker and easier way than previously.
Surge in rapid food micro testing, says SCI
14-Nov-2008 - The market for food microbiology testing has grown significantly and will be worth $2.4bn by 2013, according to a report from Strategic Consulting Inc (SCI).
Tagging urged to maintain consumer confidence in US food supply
14-Nov-2008 - In order to maintain the confidence of US consumers in the food supply when genetically engineered (GE) animals enter the marketplace, a national animal identification system would be required, claims a meat processor.
Studies say BPA exposure may affect fertility
14-Nov-2008 - Bisphenol A (BPA) could prevent successful in vitro fertilization, or the ability of embryos to attach to the uterus, according to presentations at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's (ASRM) annual meeting.
Extra insurance for ripple effect after food safety scare
14-Nov-2008 - Food and beverage manufacturers should consider covering the ‘cracks’ in standard food safety insurance policies to protect themselves against the knock-on effect of a contamination scare, according to an industry expert.
Bearing units designed with hygiene in mind, says SKF
13-Nov-2008 - New mounted bearing units and can resist citric acids, cooking fats, and most washdown chemicals and sanitizers used in food and beverage processing applications, says the manufacturer.
Chinese consumers go premium after melamine scare - TNS
13-Nov-2008 - The global furore over the recent melamine contamination scandal in China appears to have driven consumers in that country increasingly towards premium and international brands, according to research group TNS Worldpanel.
FDA gears up for food safety rule revision
13-Nov-2008 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will bring current federal food processing safety rules up to date in an effort to provide additional protection against foodborne illness.
New technology could increase juice safety
13-Nov-2008 - A combination of sonication and osmotic evaporation represents a promising new technology that could be designed to athermally produce safe, concentrated fruit juices, claims a new study.
Washable keyboard and mice designed for food industry
12-Nov-2008 - Rugged, waterproof industrial keyboards and mice have been developed for food processing, bakery and packaging environments, claims the manufacturer.
Frozen food sector in new carbon savings drive
12-Nov-2008 - The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) is aiming to raise the maximum frozen food storage temperature in an attempt to reduce the industry’s environmental impact.
Beijing Olympic Games clean-up a dirty business
10-Nov-2008 - This year’s Beijing Olympic Games may have been good for China’s public image but the smooth running of the event was built on multiple state-prompted sacrifices and the food ingredients industry was one of the lambs that copped it in the neck for ‘the greater good’.
Process innovation key to survival in credit crunch - KTP
07-Nov-2008 - Innovation is even more important for the food and drink manufacturing sector during an economic downturn, claims the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP).
Regulation overhaul urged after listeria outbreak
07-Nov-2008 - Extra food safety regulations could be introduced in Canada as pressure increases to tackle the problems associated with tainted food after 20 people died in a listeriosis outbreak.
Switch on to forklift truck safety
07-Nov-2008 - Extra employee safety and reduced product damage are the twin benefits claimed for a new safety switch designed for use with fork lift trucks.
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