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NZ: Massey-hosted food safety partnership awarded $1.25M
Scoop: A new partnership involving nine New Zealand research organisations has been awarded $1.25 million in funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The New Zealand-China Food Protection Network (NZ-CFPN) will enhance communication between research scientists, government organisations and industries here and in China
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US: The human element of food safety
Food Business News: Frank Yiannas, author and vice-president of food safety for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said he believes the “soft sciences†outlined in his newest book, “Food Safety = Behavior: 30 Proven Techniques to Enhance Employee Compliance,†hold the answer to changing the face of food safety for the better.
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AU/NZ: Conference to address global food safety advances
The Fresh Produce Safety Centre is delighted that Dr Trevor Suslow will be delivering the keynote address at this year’s Fresh Produce Safety Conference on 10 August in Sydney.
‘With the conference focusing on innovation in fresh food safety, Dr Suslow’s address on Global technology advances in food safety will give the audience a world view on what is new and on the horizon that could benefit their business,’ said FPSC Chair, Michael Worthington.
US: 2015 CPS symposium: key learnings
PMA: The sixth annual Center for Produce Safety (CPS) Research Symposium held in Atlanta, GA in June 2015 featured food safety research programs funded by CPS over the last few years along with discussions by industry, academic and regulatory experts.
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NZ: Eating safe key to new food certification scheme
Scoop: Auckland Council is rolling out a new-look verification and certification scheme called “Eatsafe†in response to Food Act 2014 standards that came into effect on 1 March 2016.
Read Article →AU: Food Safety Information Council launches mobile friendly website
Food Safety Information Council: The Food Safety Information Council has launched its mobile friendly website www.foodsafety.asn.au. Council Chair Rachelle Williams said that more than 1000 people use the website each day to access our food safety advice.
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UK: E.coli deaths – Mixed salad leaves linked to outbreak after two die
The Independent: Shoppers are being warned to thoroughly wash bags of mixed salad leaves amid fears they could contain E. coli after two people died of the bacterial infection.
Health watchdogs have said more than 150 people in the UK have been found to have been infected with the E. coli O157 bug—many of whom had eaten pre-packed salad containing rocket leaves.
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NZ: Leading exporter sets benchmark for food safety and brand protection
Scoop: New Zealand’s largest vertically-integrated grower, packer and exporter of twenty-five per cent of this country’s apples has taken a bold step to scientifically guarantee the integrity of its produce. Mr. Apple has signed a three year contract with Dunedin-based Oritain to combat what has become a proliferation of food fraud in the export industry, and safeguard the security of its supply-chain.
Read Article →AU: Recommendation on labelling of irradiated food
Food Standards Australia New Zealand: The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation asked FSANZ to review Standard 1.5.3 – Irradiation of food, to assess the need for the mandatory labelling for all irradiated food. FSANZ is also looking at whether there is a more effective way to communicate the safety and benefits of irradiation to consumers.
Read Article →NZ: Treaty celebration—a great success
Food Standards Australia New Zealand: On 1 July 2016 FSANZ hosted more than 100 guests, who gathered in Wellington to celebrate 20 years of the Australia New Zealand Food Treaty.
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