Food Safety Africa Week 25 News

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

KEBS implements stringent measures to mitigate aflatoxin contamination in maize

KENYA?– To mitigate the potential risk of aflatoxin contamination, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has implemented stricter measures, including comprehensive screening of all imported maize to ensure its safety. .?. .?Read More

Researchers leverage AI to detect crop diseases

KENYA?- Penn State University researchers have developed an application that enables farmers to scan and analyze crop diseases, providing timely information for appropriate remedial actions. . .?Read More

GSA highlights significance of calibration

GHANA?- The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has highlighted the significance of trading with calibrated scales and measuring equipment as part of its 2023 World Metrology Day celebrations. . . .Read More

GSA reinforces enforcement activities to uphold quality standards

GHANA?- The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has undertaken spirited enforcement activities, including raids on illegal producers and confiscation of substandard products slated for destruction. . . . Read More

Tanzania Bureau of Standards to train on production of quality goods

TANZANIA?- The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has pledged to continue providing awareness through training sessions, particularly for manufacturers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the production of quality goods. . . . Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

FAO launches international food hygiene standards toolbox

ITALY?- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a toolbox that serves as a user-friendly platform that translates the extensive set of Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines into easily digestible information. . . . Read More

Unlawful reapproval of toxic herbicides prompts lawsuit against EPA

U.S?- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing a lawsuit for the unlawful reapproval of toxic herbicides linked to environmental and public health risks. . . . Read More

EU food safety notifications reach record numbers in 2022

EUROPE?- The European Commission has reported a surge in food safety notifications with a large number of these notifications being related to non-compliance caused by pesticide residues. .?. . Read More

Researchers highlight knowledge gaps in assessing migration of PET oligomers

SWITZERLAND?– Research by the University of Basel scientists has revealed inadequate risk assessment for the migration of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) oligomers from food contact materials (FCMs) into foods.?. . . Read More

Study sheds light on need for improvement in food safety culture

ITALY?- Research on perceptions of food safety culture (FSC) and its implementation at mid-sized food operations in Italy has shed light on the need for further development and improvement in this area.?. . . Read More