FVO Report on Myanmar – Risks from sprouting seeds

This report describes the outcome of an audit carried out by the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) in Myanmar from 24 February to 06 March 2014. The objectives of the audit were to evaluate the official controls related to production and processing of seeds for human consumption (in particular, seeds for sprouting eg. mung beans and other seeds … Continue reading FVO Report on Myanmar – Risks from sprouting seeds

Thank god it’s Friday! Quick news from the world (Week 36)

Here is my selection of articles of the week: EU - EFSA stymies progress on ‘may contain’, by Rick Pendrous+ on http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk, 11-Sep-2014: Alpro’s decision to reverse plans to combine its soya and nut production lines has shone the spotlight on the need for usable ‘action levels’ for adventitious allergen contamination of foods. RUSSIA - Russia bans Ukraine … Continue reading Thank god it’s Friday! Quick news from the world (Week 36)