Category: Food safety
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Derby researchers found packaging microplastics can disrupt human liver function. Lab-grown “mini livers” exposed to repeated low doses showed cell death, inflammation, and impaired function in a study using plastics common in food packaging.
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New research maps allergy hazards in cultivated beef cell samples. The study found lower levels of many known beef allergens, but stronger IgE reactivity in blood samples from people with alpha-gal sensitivity, pointing to targeted testing needs before commercial launches.
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Syntegon has launched AIM9 for high-speed vial inspection lines globally. The platform combines visual inspection with leak detection at up to 600 vials per minute, and adds integrated container closure integrity testing without separate equipment.
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Ginkgo and Invaio will develop fermentation strains for peptide manufacturing. The companies said the collaboration is intended to support efficient production of peptide-based crop protection inputs as biological alternatives to conventional chemistry.
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Audits keep exposing the same food safety weak points worldwide. Ann-Kathrin Kuehle, Industry Insights Manager at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, says gaps cluster around HACCP execution, hygienic design, allergen and foreign-body controls, and food safety culture.
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FDF has set SPS priorities for a new EU deal. The federation is seeking clarity on scope, transition timelines, and UK influence over future EU food-safety decisions as regulatory alignment becomes central to the talks.
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ACO has launched its UK drainage assessment service for factories. The company says inspections commonly find incorrect installs and cracked floors around drainage points, creating hygiene and safety risks in food and beverage plants.
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FDA has opened a post-market safety review of BHA preservative. The agency has issued a formal request for information covering current uses, exposure, and safety evidence, including applications where BHA is used as a food contact substance.
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Mettler-Toledo says UK audits now demand continuous inspection evidence routinely. The company is pushing connected inspection systems, data visibility, and local service support as manufacturers face tighter retailer scrutiny and more documentation-heavy audits.
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Testo Saveris will showcase digital food safety monitoring at Internorga. Its range spans handheld probes and TPM measurement through to cloud-connected data loggers and software designed to streamline HACCP records, alarm handling, and day-to-day kitchen compliance.