The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has started work on assessing the safety of lab-grown meat but only a minority of consumers seem to be willing to consume it. A team of scientists and regulatory experts will work on the two-year program with academic bodies, the industry and trade organizations. In 2024, the FSA and Food … Read more
A seafood sampling survey has revealed some non-compliances but an overall low risk to public health. In England and Wales, 152 samples of wild caught fish, crustaceans and cephalopods were purchased from fish markets and analyzed for mercury, lead, cadmium, total arsenic, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Also, 76 samples were tested for inorganic … Read more
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed several changes to import controls on food of non-animal origin. The 14 modifications are for Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxins in products from countries including Brazil, China, Turkey, and India. Official controls include documentary, identity, and physical examinations such as sampling. The review followed a risk analysis process … Read more
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