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Welcome to the August edition of Eurofins Food Testing’s Newsletter, your go-to source for the latest in food safety and quality assurance.
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Eurofins Food Testing UK launches their new Food Data Insights Tool to help you can manage your data more efficiently, stay ahead of potential issues, and make informed decisions that improve food safety and quality.
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Animal by-product TestingThe Eurofins Food Testing UK is approved by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for the testing of animal by-products (ABP). |
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PFAS testingEurofins is at the forefront of food safety, offering specialised Per-and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) testing for a wide range of food and food-related products. |
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Online food training coursesShiga Toxin-producing E.coli: 17 September 2024 Microbiological Criteria: 25 September 2024 Microbiological Criteria Workshop: 26 September 2024 |
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Industry News
PFAS chemicals in everyday foodConsumption of everyday foods and drinks like eggs, rice and coffee could lead to high levels of potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals in humans, the latest research has found. (Food Navigator) The research report can be accessed here. |
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EU regulation to strengthen GI legislationThe regulation on geographical indications (GI) for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 23 April 2024 and will apply from 13 May 2024, with the exception of Article 10(4) and (5), Article 39(1) and Article 45, which will apply from 1 January 2025. The new rules strengthen and protect GIs across the EU, including online. (Europa) |
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Amendments to “Breakfast Directives” formally adopted by Council of the EUThe directive was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 24 May and will enter into force 20 days after its publication (13 June 2024). Member states must adopt and publish the measures necessary to comply with this Directive by 14 December 2025 and apply those measures from 14 June 2026. The revision of the “breakfast directives” aims to help consumers make informed choices, ensure more transparency on the origin of products and reduce food fraud. It effects products such as honey, fruit juice, jam, marmalades and dehydrated milk. (Europa) |
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