Approaches to food safety inspections are similar between five countries but personal preferences could be responsible for some of the differences, according to a study. Research identified how environmental health practitioners (EHPs) from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Ireland perform food safety inspections. Data was collected via an online survey

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company

The Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship, established in honor of the late food safety advocate David M. Theno, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 program. The application deadline is set for Friday, April 5, 2024. This fellowship presents a unique opportunity for recent graduates (2019-2024) with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Food Science

The post-Brexit world has posed many challenges for food and drinks manufacturers in the UK as they seek to understand, and adjust to, the new trade rules and regulations. So how are they adjusting to the changes and is the government providing enough support?What is the government doing to support the food and drinks industry?​Earlier

Showcasing the ingredient at Nutraceuticals Europe in Barcelona earlier this month, Tingting Jiang, marketing manager for Innobio, underlined how the ingredient is meeting current consumer trends.”The demand for vegan forms of vitamin D is rapidly increasing, as more and more consumers prioritize plant-based diets and seek out ethical and sustainable options,” she said. “According to

–– OPINION — By Mitzi Baum, M.Sc., CEO, Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) Time and money are two finite commodities. Both are considered precious and in the world of non-profit organizations there are two steadfast rules about both: (1) it takes time to raise money and (2) don’t waste money or time on unrealistic pursuits. As

Campylobacter infection is more often of domestic origin in Finland than previously thought, according to scientists. To identify sources for domestic Campylobacter infections, researchers analyzed patient data from the Finnish Infectious Disease Register (FIDR) in 2004 to 2021 and outbreak data from the National Food- and Waterborne Outbreak Register (FWO Register) in 2010 to 2021. They also conducted

A new study examining global freshwater resources has revealed that human actions have significantly altered the planet’s freshwater cycle. So how will these changes impact our water supply and by extension food security?How is the freshwater cycle changing?​The study observed that the planetary boundary for freshwater change was surpassed by the mid-twentieth century, meaning that

That Bisphenol A (BPA) is a health concern for consumers is already well documented. Last year, a re-evaluation of the industrial chemical prompted the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to significantly lower the tolerable intake​.According to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), many bisphenols may damage fertility and disrupt the hormonal systems of people and animals.

Green tea does not appear to reduce lung cancer risk, more studies needed to understand health benefits​  Green tea intake does not appear to reduce the risk of lung cancer, but researchers say more investigations are needed to understand the potential health benefits of its bioactive compounds.Writing in Frontiers in Nutrition, ​the researchers said their findings