Food Safety Africa Midweek 15 News

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Several hospitalized after alleged food poisoning in Kenyan schools

KENYA?- Two Kenyan schools have for the past two weeks been hit by severe cases of suspected food poisoning that has so far resulted in the death of three students and the closure of the schools. .?. .?Read More

SON sets out to review mayonnaise standards

NIGERIA?– In response to the growing demand for healthier food alternatives, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has kicked off the review of mayonnaise standards. . . .?Read More

FAO trains 150 experts in reporting food and nutrition security data

AFRICA?– The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has trained over 150 experts from four African countries on gathering, analyzing, and reporting food and nutrition security data hence helping policymakers better understand the issues influencing food security and malnutrition in their nations. . . .Read More

SON explores trade partnership with Zimbabwe

NIGERIA?– The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has met with Zimbabwean delegates to explore possible areas of cooperation and promote bilateral trade. . . . Read More

Milk processors receive training on hygienic practices and value addition

KENYA?- The Dairy Training Institute has conducted a four-day training for milk value chain stakeholders in Nairobi on hygienic milk handling and processing to enable them better their businesses. . . .?Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

FSSC releases an updated version of FSSC 22000

GLOBAL?– The FSSC Foundation has released the latest version of FSSC 22000 which incorporates requirements on food loss and waste. . . . Read More

UK sets new border monitoring and control system

UK?– The UK government has come up with new border monitoring and control system to guard against security and biosecurity challenges, especially those posed by the importation of contaminated food. . . . Read More

Manufacturers urged to adhere to allergen labeling regulations

U.S?– Researchers have called on food manufacturers to ensure sufficient allergen labeling regulations are in place in order to guarantee consumer safety and avoid food allergen recalls. .?. . Read More

EU expands list of chemicals that must be tested for

EUROPE?- After the substance's involvement in hundreds of recalls in recent years, the European Commission has added ethylene oxide to a list of pesticides that should be tested for in imported food products.?. . . Read More

Austria reports rising cases of?Salmonella

AUSTRIA?– Austria has reported rising cases of?Salmonella?comparable to the pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.?. . . Read More