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Audit finds improved import controls in Norway

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An audit in Norway has revealed progress in the system for import checks of products of animal origin but some areas still need further attention. Norway is part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how the country implements European Economic Area (EEA) rules on food and feed safety, … Read more

FDA increases import controls on some seafood and canned foods

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The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on … Read more

Irish fish audit finds too many controls are announced

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An audit in Ireland has found most inspections at fish producers were carried out with prior notice despite a requirement for them to be unannounced. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) audited the effectiveness of official controls by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) at ready-to-eat (RTE) fishery product establishments. Official controls legislation and the … Read more

EU audit identifies gaps in Bulgarian meat controls

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An audit has found the Bulgarian meat control system is let down by a lack of problems being recorded during controls and limited enforcement. The audit by DG Sante took place in May and June 2024 to evaluate the control system for slaughter hygiene and meat inspection. Recently, six recommendations were made. The official control … Read more