Food Safety Africa Week 30 News

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Rwanda launches biosafety bill

RWANDA – Rwanda has introduced a new biosafety bill to address the potential risks associated with GMOs while harnessing their benefits, including pest resistance, resilience to extreme conditions, and enhanced nutrient levels. .?. .?Read More

Aflatoxin found in Uganda’s maize export to South Sudan

UGANDA – Laboratory analysis of the recently plagued Ugandan cereal exports to South Sudan has revealed aflatoxin contamination above the threshold level in five maize consignments. . .?Read More

UNBS mobile app to help detect non-certified foods

UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has launched a mobile application to equip users with the power to detect non-certified foods and identify reliable certified food suppliers, ushering in a new era of confidence in the food supply chain. . . .Read More

Food poisoning incident leaves 148 students hospitalized

KENYA - Ikonge Girls Secondary School in Nyamira County, Kenya, is the latest school in the country to experience a food poisoning incident that has left 148 students hospitalized. . . . Read More

GLOBAL?NEWS HEADLINES

Antimicrobial Resistance in food poses global economic crisis, says FAO

GLOBAL – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has revealed that each non-Typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) case caused by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) leads to an estimated economic value of USD 10 million. . . . Read More

Research reveals novel sampling technique to tackle infant formula contamination

U.S – A study, conducted in response to the 2022 tragedy that led to a massive recall and infant formula shortage in the U.S, presents a revolutionary sampling technique that could revolutionize infant formula safety standards. . . . Read More

Review shows technical alignment of third-party standards with FSMA

U.S – A review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of several third-party standards has revealed alignment with Preventive Controls for Human Foods Rule (PCHF) and the Produce Safety Rule (PSR). .?. . Read More

Wiliot taps into Frank Yiannas’ expertise as a Strategic Advisor

U.S - Frank Yiannas, the former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy & Response at the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has joined Internet of Things (IoT) pioneer Wiliot as a Strategic Advisor.?. . . Read More

UNFSS+2 to kick off in Rome from 24th to 26th July 2023

ITALY – The 2023 United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+2) is scheduled to take place in Rome from 24th to 26th July 2023 with the primary objective of reviewing the progress made on food systems transformation since the last summit in 2021.?. . . Read More