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Scientists find ways to crack bacteria barrier
US and EU scientists researching how to crack through hard formations of bacteria on surfaces say their discoveries could lead to new cleaning methods for fruit, vegetables and other foods
Poultry consumption rebounds in Spain after Asian flu scare
A survey of the effects of bird flu on the Spanish poultry market demonstrates the complex interplay between government intervention, consumer concerns and industry reaction to a disease that has...
Auditors search N. Ireland's coldstores for illicit health marks
Northern Ireland's coldstores are all due to get a visit from Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) auditors, as the investigation into Euro Freeze and the use of illicit health certifications continues.
Company gears up to meet demand for allergen testing kits
With the implementation of EU allergen labelling regulations, more and more companies are producing testing kits to meet the demand from food processors.
Tuna processors fight back over high mercury claims
Tuna processors are back in the ring again over mercury, fighting back against more claims that canned products contain dangerously high levels of the contaminant.
Cold plasma devices developed to kill food pathogens
Two devices that harness the power of cold plasma could be used to wipe out foodborne pathogens in processing plants, according to the inventor.
Chemicals law 'watered down' again, consumer groups claim
The EU proposed law regulating chemicals underwent another transformation yesterday in the hands of the EUs ministers, with consumer groups condemning the changes as a further watering down of the...
UK regulator promises crackdown on water injected poultry products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) needs to crack down on labelling and the use of water retention agents by poultry processors, EU inspectors reported yesterday.
New law aimed at preventing ink chemical contamination
The controversy surrounding the leaking of a printing chemical into baby milk will likely result in a new EU law aimed at preventing such contamination from happening, the European Commission...
Wireless system monitors food safety via the Internet
Two UK companies have teamed up to offer a wireless system that will allow managers to monitor food safety procedures via the Internet.
Test determines presence of avian flu virus in foods
Eurofins Scientific has launched what it calls the first test available for determining whether food has been infected with the avian flu virus.
'Illicit' health labels found in Ireland as Euro Freeze probe widens
Ireland's food regulator yesterday announced its inspectors had discovered "illicit" health labels at a meat company operating in the country.
Ink chemical does not pose a health risk, food regulator says
Scientific evidence indicates that the presence of the ink chemical isopropylthioxanthone (ITX) in packaged foods does not pose a health risk, an EU regulator said today.
Australia tightens poultry safety standards
Australian poultry processors will need to meet new safety standards under proposals designed to decrease levels of harmful bacteria like salmonella and campylobacter.
Regulation sets minimum standards for food safety testing
Food makers have until 1 January to implement procedures for testing their processing plants and products for dangerous bacteria such as listeria and E. coli.
Regulator chides companies for claiming packaging chemical 'safe'
The EU's food regulator has chided Nestlé and Tetra Pak for what it says are their misinterpretations of its preliminary advice about the safety of using the chemical ITX (isopropylthioxanthone)...
Bisphenol A disrupts young brains, scientists report
Low doses of Bisphenol A (BPA), a packaging chemical, can damage the development of young brains, according to new scientific study.
Food regulator calls for further measures to lower PCBs
After an evaluation of a special class of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB),the EU's food safety regulator has issued a call for a continued effort to lower their levels in foods.
Finland finds high level of pesticide contamination in foods
Statistics from Finland indicate that a high level of plant pesticides in fruit, vegetables, cereals and processed foods continues to pose a problem for the EU's importers.
Lab instruments measure egg quality in minutes
A set of laboratory instruments can measure egg quality within minutes, allowing plant managers to save time on the processing line.
EU experts meet to discuss problems with packaging chemical
A EU food safety committee is meeting in Brussels today to discuss the contamination of milk and other products with a chemical used by Tetra Pak in its packaging process.
Food regulator calls for release of cancer study data on aspartame
EU processors will have to wait longer to find out if they can continue to use aspartame, after the EU's food safety regulator said it had still not received evidence...
Kraft aims at healthy food market with vitamin D rule change
Under a rule change food makers can add more vitamin D3 to their cheese products, allowing them to make the claim they are 'good' or 'excellent' sources of vitamin D.
Euro Freeze investigation sparks EU-wide food alert
The UK food standards agency has launched an EU-wide hunt for beef,poultry and pork, on suspicions of illegal health labeling.
EU scientists call for listeria alert network for food
With an EU scientific study recommending that the European Commission set up a system to track deadly listeria infections in the bloc, processors will be under the gun to prevent...
