U.S: Cap on line speeds will reduce income for small pig farmers
The federal court struck down a USDA provision allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds.
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EU: Resistance levels still high in bacteria causing foodborne infections
A sizeable proportion of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still resistant to antibiotics commonly used in humans and animals.
EFSA: New rules on transparency and sustainability
The regulation will strengthen the reliability and transparency of the scientific studies submitted to EFSA and reinforce the governance of the Authority to ensure its long-term sustainability.
EFSA - Veterinary drug residues: compliance still high
Overall, there were 1,191 or 0.32% of non-compliant samples out of the 368,594 targeted samples in 2019.
EW GROUP announces the acquisition of Hygiena
EW GROUP announces the acquisition of Hygiena from Warburg Pincus to form a leading food safety, veterinary and environmental diagnostic solutions company.
China tests cold chain imports for SARS-CoV-2
Cold chain meat imports will be disinfected, tested, and traced in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Canada: Governments Improve Food Safety in Ontario’s Licensed Meat Plants
Investment will protect and enhance animal welfare, biosecurity and food supply chain.
EU: New regulations in Trichinella control
The new regulation modifies sampling, the reference method for detection, and import conditions with respect to Trichinella control.
CPF unveils "Cheeva Pork" rich in omega-3
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) unveiled the novel product rich in good fatty acids and omega-3 that follows extensive breeding and feed development and concerns about animal welfare.
USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.
How does SARS-CoV-2 relate to food safety?
The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) has published its scientific opinion: “ICMSF opinion on SARS-CoV-2 and its relationship to food safety”.
China restricts imports from slaughterhouses with COVID-19
Chinese Customs has asked some companies that have had COVID-19 outbreaks among their workers to stop sending their meat exports.
BioChek acquires BIOTECON
Creating a leading global player in veterinary and food safety solutions.
Canada: $20 million to assure sufficient food inspection during COVID-19 crisis
During the health crisis, CFIA will train and recruit inspectors, allow remote inspections, and make restaurant food available in grocery stores.
China boasts near perfect compliance with veterinary drug residue limits
99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.
EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.