Food fraud update at EU level and Interpol/Europol Opson VII operation preliminary findings

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

On 25 April 2018, Europol/Interpol publishedΒ the results of the OPSON VII operationΒ to which the EU Food Fraud Network contributed in particular in order to detect tuna intended for canning being fraudulently sold as fresh. Justice, police, customs and food experts have been mobilised to investigate and to ensure the success of this operation in which … Continue reading Food fraud update at EU level and Interpol/Europol Opson VII operation preliminary findings

Products’ safety self declaration in Vietnam?

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Decree No 15, effective since 2 February, 2018, will permit organisations and individuals producing and selling food to self-declare food-product origins and quality, replacing the long-standing method of keeping records at public management agencies and ask for authorizations. According to local businesses, in the past, to apply for the certificate, an enterprise must prepare two … Continue reading Products’ safety self declaration in Vietnam?