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FAO explores food safety foresight

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a new report showcasing approaches to anticipate future food safety challenges, developed with input from global experts across multiple sectors.

FAO

7 October 2025

FSA proposes BPA ban

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a 12-week public consultation on plans to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials.

Food Standards Agency

7 October 2025

E. coli outbreak hits Belgium

Investigators traced the outbreak in the nursing homes to contaminated raw ground beef.

Food Safety News

30 September 2025

EU food safety awareness grows

The percentage of European citizens who understand the EU food safety system has risen since 2022. In addition, their familiarity with various food safety topics has consistently increased.

European Food Safety Authority

30 September 2025

FSA launches innovation programme

The IRP is a one-year fast-track programme designed to strengthen UK food regulators’ expertise in overseeing innovative food technologies, with a focus on precision fermentation.

Food Standards Agency, UK

30 September 2025

Denmark Campylobacter outbreaks

Two Campylobacter outbreaks in Denmark have been linked to Danish chicken, affecting 57 people between July and mid-September. About half required hospitalisation.

Food Safety News

30 September 2025

Cost drives food choices

When asked about factors affecting food purchases, consumers in Ireland ranked cost (66%) as the most important consideration, with nutrient content (51%) and food safety (48%) following close behind.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland

8 August 2025



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