FSA evaluates chia seeds as novel food

The company Andean Grain Products Ltd, is requesting an opinion from the FSA on the 'equivalence' of their chia seeds, which are grown in particular regions of South America, with the chia seeds marketed by The Chia Company that are grown in Australia. The EU Novel Foods Regulation includes a simplified approval procedure for when … Continue reading FSA evaluates chia seeds as novel food

“Globalisation of the food chain: the import food safety challenges” on Foodservice Consultant

Thank you to Foodservice Consultant and Helen Roxburgh for publishing againย my article on their magazine.ย In the wake of recent food scandals, safety in the supply chain is becoming preventative rather than reactive. Some considerations about the food import/export systems and official controls in EU. Foodservice Consultantย is a quarterly publication for worldwide members of Foodservice Consultants … Continue reading “Globalisation of the food chain: the import food safety challenges” on Foodservice Consultant