by theEHP | Jul 14, 2011 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Research, Store
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has today published a review of the latest scientific knowledge on these viruses providing advice on possible measures to control and prevent their spread in the EU. The assessment recommends among others that mitigating measures should focus on the prevention of contamination rather than removing the virus from contaminated food.
by theEHP | May 27, 2011 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Food Safety, Guidance, Research, Store
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published updated guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from genetically modified (GM) plants. The document expands on previous EFSA guidance and reflects the latest scientific developments in areas...
by theEHP | May 5, 2011 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Research, Store
New research highlights campylobacter, salmonella and listeria among a handful of foodborne bugs that cost the US billions of dollars a year and blight the quality of life for million of victims. foodqualitynews.com reported that the study from the University of...
by theEHP | Apr 24, 2011 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Research, Store
University of Arizona study, showed that PET plastic films infused with apple and one of the antimicrobial ingredients both demonstrated the ability to inhibit development of the bacteria. The film’s natural ingredients may also garner greater consumer approval, added...
by theEHP | Apr 21, 2011 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Research, Store
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a report of consumers’ views on the use of nanotechnology in food and food packaging. The focus group research, which asked participants about their views on nanotechnology in late 2010 and early 2011, was carried...
