USA – FDA Egg Safety Rule

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a regulation expected to prevent each year approximately 79,000 cases of foodborne illness and 30 deaths caused by consumption of eggs contaminated with the bacteriumย Salmonella Enteritidis. The regulation requires preventive measures during the production of eggs in poultry houses and requires subsequent refrigeration during storage and transportation. Egg-associated … Continue reading USA – FDA Egg Safety Rule

FSA UK – Survey on allergen advisory labeling

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The survey examined the type of allergen advisory labelling present on pre-packed processed foods sold in the UK, and aimed to quantify the level of allergens resulting from cross-contamination and establish whether the type of advisory labelling used related to the level of allergen present. The current regulatory framework within the European Union mandates the … Continue reading FSA UK – Survey on allergen advisory labeling