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consumers remain concerned over the use of nanomaterials in the food industry but appear less anxious about employing the technology in packaging than ingredient formulation, a uk report has said. the survey by the uk food standards agency (fsa) also warned that manufacturers risk consumer rejection of nano-based products in a similar way to genetically-modified foods, unless they start engaging over their perceptions of the hazards involved.

the uk food standards agency (fsa) has issued guidelines for all food businesses on controlling cross contamination by e.coli 0157 between raw and ready-to-eat-foods. e.coli bacteria the agency said it had published the guide in response to serious outbreaks of the foodborne pathogen in scotland in 1996 and wales in 2005 which were triggered by cross-contamination violations. although e.

raw sprouted seeds of the type linked to the outbreaks of e.coli 0104:h4 can now be eaten raw as long as the label indicates they are ‘ready to eat’ or ‘ready to wash’, said the uk food standards agency as it amended its advice to consumers and caterers. the food safety body had issued the warning earlier this month after the european food safety authority (efsa) announced that fenugreek sprouts imported from egypt were the likely source of the deadly e.

fenugreek sprouts imported from egypt have been singled out as the possible cause of outbreaks of e.coli 104 h4 in germany and france. fenugreek - the missing link in e.coli outbreaks? a joint assessment by the european food safety authority (efsa) and the european centre for disease control (ecdc) declared “that currently fenugreek sprouts are the most likely connection between the french cases and previous outbreak in germany”.

the paper and packaging industries are taking a hands-on role in exploring ways to curb the presence of mineral oils in the manufacture of their products, said a leading trade body. cepi managing director teresa presas the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) outlined the complex nature of the problem - and what it is doing to address the issue - in the wake of intense media speculation yesterday over the potential health threat from the toxic substance leaching from packaging.

major food manufacturers are revamping their packaging amid concerns over the long term health hazards posed by mineral oils leaching from recycled cardboard into foods. weetabix, kellogg and jordans have all taken steps to change to packaging that does not contain mineral oils , according a report from the bbc. the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) said steps were already being taken to address the issue and that the industry regarded it seriously.

the european food safety authority (efsa) has put together a working group to provide the european commission and eu member states with scientific advice on the effects of food additives on behaviour by the end of february. in september 2007, efsa was asked to assess findings of the study conducted by the university of southampton, which suggested a link between mixtures of certain food colours and the preservative sodium benzoate and hyperactivity in children.

evidence from the uk this week suggests that the cross-border trading of food in the eu still has many kilometres to walk along the path of food safety - and this is before enlargement. the uk food standards agency (fsa) has emphasised guidelines to spanish egg importers and wholesalers following a recent outbreak of salmonella in england and wales that has already claimed the lives of two people this month.

the uk food standards agency (fsa) has published a guide to the provisions of the 1990 food safety act and other uk legislation covering the composition and labelling of foods, chemical safety, food hygiene, control of foodstuffs, and trading and marketing standards. the september 2002 edition of the food standards agency food law guide codifies all relevant eu and uk food legislation and provides explanatory notes and overviews of different food law areas.