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

Food recalls in EU/Week 40 – 2014

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

This week on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we have five recalls from consumers in EU in the alert notifications: - Allergens: undeclared soia in pasta e wholemeal pasta moose-shaped, following company's own check. Origin Sweden (via Germany), notified by Spain, distributed also to Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, United Kingdom and United … Continue reading Food recalls in EU/Week 40 – 2014