Food recalls in EU – Week 51

This week on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we have four recalls from consumers in EU, between the alert notifications. - Pathogenic micro-organisms: Listeria Monocytogenes in chilled smoked salmon, following an official control on the market. Origin and notification from Ireland, distributed also to France, Germany and Luxembourg; - Pathogenic micro-organisms: Listeria Monocytogenes in smoked salmon, following a company's own check. Origin and … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 51

EU to adopt and review SPS measures

Today I publish a guest article, written by my friend Francesco Montanari, Senior Associate at FARE (Food and Agriculture Requirements) and specialist in public affairs and relations, consultancy and legal counselling at EU-level, with particular focus on trade, labelling and food regulatory issues. A)      EU ban on citrus fruit from South Africa Early this December … Continue reading EU to adopt and review SPS measures