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No health threat from radiation in UK food chain

17-Nov-2009 - and poses no health concerns, said the Food Standards Agency (FSA). ... and poses no health concerns, said the Food Standards Agency (FSA). ... in a typical UK diet,” said a FSA statement. It added that the highest detected doses were one from the FSA’s own monitoring regime as well as those from the Environment Agency, the Northern Ireland

Meat processors anxious on FSA bid to cut inspection funding

10-Nov-2009 - Meat processors anxious on FSA bid to cut inspection funding ... Proposals by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) to cut its funding of meat control inspections ... Proposals by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) to cut its funding of meat control inspections ... closely after the FSA said it wanted to reduce the £25m annual subsidy it provides towards mandatory is recovered from industry. FSA programmes threatened The FSA has warned that it will be forced to cut

EFSA approval for food contact materials

21-Oct-2009 - substances to form mono and multi-layer plastic materials,” a FSA spokesman told Food

No concern over fluorinated chemical levels in food - FSA

20-Oct-2009 - No concern over fluorinated chemical levels in food - FSA ... chemicals, such as PFOS and PFOA, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said ... chemicals such as PFOS and PFOA, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said ... tolerable daily intake levels set by the European Union, said the FSA. Survey results The agency of offal, were free from the substances, FSA scientists confirmed. The chemical that was detected most

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Fraudsters hit UK food businesses

25-Sep-2009 - Agency (FSA), who impose illegal penalty fees for bogus hygiene infringements, warns the agency. ... Agency (FSA), who impose illegal penalty fees for bogus hygiene infringements, warns the agency. ... the Food Standards Agency should not pay any money and should contact the local police, recommends the FSA.

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UK launches on-line vacuum packing course

16-Sep-2009 - been developed by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA). ... been developed by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA). ... , said the FSA The training tool will be exhibited at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Over 60s need better advice to combat more virulent listeria

15-Sep-2009 - Authority (FSA) should work with the food industry to ensure that formulations, including salt levels the report at the request of the FSA following reports of an increase in cases of listeria, predominantly

Review of European food hygiene regs

31-Aug-2009 - Standards Agency (FSA) has approached around 150 stakeholders for their reaction to the report. The body has

FDA promises BPA decision by end of November

19-Aug-2009 - bottles. But, both the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA

Smokies' £3m cash potential for meat processors - Report

11-Aug-2009 - and hygienically in approved abattoirs. EU open-minded The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced last when the FSA will be in a position to approach the EC to call for a change in current legislation

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FSA announces GM steering group members

18-Nov-2009 - FSA announces GM steering group members ... The FSA has named the group members of a steering group that will shape and manage forthcoming ... The FSA has named the group members of a steering group that will shape and manage forthcoming

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Calorie guidance could be too low, says SACN

16-Nov-2009 - and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) would try to sweep the report under the carpet so as to not send out the wrong message during an obesity crisis. But a spokesperson for the FSA told FoodNavigator.com: “It

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Nutrition of lunchbox foods attacked

16-Nov-2009 - on the supermarket shelves.” Nutrition labelling is currently a topic of much debate, as recent FSA research to consumers. Such a system was developed by some retailers, like Asda, while the FSA has previously favoured

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Supplement ban may breach EU law, says ANH

13-Nov-2009 - The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) has warned the Food Standards Agency (FSA ... The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) has warned the Food Standards Agency (FSA ... In its submission to the FSA, the ANH drew attention to the ban on all forms of vanadium. Pointing

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Colour ADI adjustments: What it means for industry

13-Nov-2009 - on levels or the range of foods they are used in, says the UK’s FSA. Campaigners, meanwhile, are still ... on levels or the range of foods they are used in, says the UK’s FSA. Campaigners, meanwhile, are still

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Smart salt distribution can cut salt without extra additives

06-Nov-2009 - . The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set targets of 6 grams per day. A recent study from researchers

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Kellogg's refutes sugar laden cereal claims

27-Oct-2009 - labels. The FSA started its salt reduction campaign in 2004. It is aiming to reduce adults’ intake

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FSA reviews guidance on bottled water

21-Oct-2009 - FSA reviews guidance on bottled water ... The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is appealing for suggestions as it reviews existing guidance ... The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is appealing for suggestions as it reviews existing guidance ... FSA will welcome suggested amendments, clarifications and additional topics to be included ... FSA, bottled water

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Gallani appointed FDF director, food science and safety

21-Oct-2009 - previously worked for the FSA on on nuclear discharges to the environment, organic chemical contaminants and also lead the FSA integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Team, and was seconded to the European

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UK ponders folic acid options

21-Oct-2009 - .” The FSA has advised government that mandatory fortification in Britain could prevent dozens of babies would support the FSA’s advice if alternatives were considered first and if mandatory fortification

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