As part of its post-implementation review process, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened consultations on two regulations related to food contact materials and plastic kitchenware.

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a Post-Implementation Review of the 2013 Food Safety Sampling and Qualifications Regulations (S&Q Regulations), which is now available for public comment.

The European Commission has set new maximum levels (MLs) for certain contaminants in food. The new MLs are effective as of April 25, 2023.

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation on developing a modernized food hygiene delivery model.

The EU is making changes to the levels of arsenic allowed to be present in certain foods. The European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/465, amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006, which sets forth maximum levels of contaminants, such as arsenic, in certain foods.

A broad range of poultry companies and consumer groups are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to modernize the safe regulation of poultry.

This episode features our discussion with Phil Kafarakis, president of the Specialty Food Association, about how politics, public health, and regulatory stringency can all impact food safety as well as a Food Safety Insights column update from Bob Ferguson of Strategic Consulting.