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Dr David Jukes, The University of Reading, UK

Providng access to food law since May 1996

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Food Law News - 2022

For the most recent News Items, see: Latest News, Legislation and Documents

UK: 28 December 2022 BREXIT / HYGIENE - Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: Sanitary/Phytosanitary Facilities in Northern Ireland: Letter from Lord Benyon Minister for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs
INT: 23 December 2022 CODEX - Codex Chairperson Steve Wearne welcomes positive attitude of delegates at CAC45
EU: 19 December 2022 LABELLING - BEUC and allies press on EU Commission to publish nutrition labelling plans
UK: 15 December 2022 HYGIENE / ENFORCEMENT - Publication of Industry Guide to Good Hygiene: Catering Guide
INT: 15 December 2022 CODEX - Codex approves over 500 new food safety standards at 45th Commission
EU: 13 December 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Health and food audits and analysis - Programme 2023 released
UK: 12 December 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS / DAIRY - Updated FSA Official Control Compliance Framework for Registered Dairy Establishments in England and Wales
UK: 12 December 2022 ADMINISTRATION / FOOD FRAUD - Summary of discussions at the FSA Board and Business Committee meeting – 7 December 2022
INT: 9 December 2022 CODEX / HYGIENE - CCFH53 / Work completed on Escherichia coli and water in food production
UK: 9 December 2022 NUTRITION / ADVERTISING - Introducing further advertising restrictions on TV and online for products high in fat, salt or sugar: consultation on secondary legislation
EU: 8 December 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Commission Notice on the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Official Controls Regulation)
EU: 8 December 2022 HYGIENE / ALLERGENS - FoodDrinkEurope Publication: Guidelines on Food Allergen Management in the Supply Chain
EU: 7 December 2022 CONTAMINANTS - Food safety: Commission adopts new rules to protect citizens against dangerous contaminants in food
EU: 6 December 2022 CONTACT MATERIALS - Silicone bakeware can add unwanted substances to cookies and cakes, consumer groups find
EU: 6 December 2022 ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE - Fight against antimicrobial resistance – Commission consultation: ban on certain antimicrobials in animals / animal products imported into the EU
UK: 2 December 2022 ADMINISTRATION - FSA Chief Executive delivers speech to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s Year Ahead Conference

INT: 30 November 2022 CODEX / HYGIENE - Codex food hygiene meeting opens in San Diego
EU: 28 November 2022 FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS - Thousands of illegal hazardous products intercepted and recalled in Europe
INT: 25 November 2022 CODEX – ‘A year in transition’, magazine launch
EU: 25 November 2022 PESTICIDES – Extension of the approval period of glyphosate
UK: 24 November 2022 FOOD FRAUD / ADMINISTRATION - FSA Board Paper: National Food Crime Unit External Review 2022
UK: 24 November 2022 ENFORCEMENT / ADMINISTRATION - FSA Board Paper: Operational Transformation Programme and Future Scope
UK: 24 November 2022 BREXIT - FSA Board Paper: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022
INT: 23 November 2022 CODEX - Codex Alimentarius Commission: 21-25 November 2022 - Updates of decisions being taken at the 45th session of the UN food standards body
INT: 23 November 2022 CODEX / VETERINARY DRUGS - Codex votes but zilpaterol remains unresolved
INT: 22 November 2022 CODEX - Codex Alimentarius Commission: 21-25 November 2022 - Updates of decisions being taken at the 45th session of the UN food standards body
UK: 22 November 2022 BREXIT - Sunsetting in Retained EU Law Bill poses deep challenge to UK food, environment, and public health standards
INT: 21 November 2022 CODEX - Codex Alimentarius Commission: 21-25 November 2022 - Updates of decisions being taken at the 45th session of the UN food standards body
INT: 21 November 2022 CODEX - CAC45 opens in FAO / QU Dongyu: science and data play a crucial role in setting standards
INT: 15 November 2022 CODEX - CAC45 / a new format and a key decision to be made
INT: 14 November 2022 CODEX - Codex Executive Committee opens in Rome after two years of virtual meetings
UK: 14 November 2022 MEAT HYGIENE – FSA Letters: Definition of Mechanically Separated Meat (MSM)
INT: 11 November 2022 WTO/SPS COMMITTEE - Members agree on process aimed at enhancing implementation of SPS Agreement
UK: 10 November 2022 CONTAMINANTS / PESTICIDES - GB maximum residue level amendments
EU: 8 November 2022 SPIRIT DRINKS - Commission consultation: EU reference methods of analysis for ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin
EU: 1 November 2022 PESTICIDES - Extension of the approval period of glyphosate
UK: 1 November 2022 BREXIT - CTSI voices concern over hurried timetable for EU Law reforms

EU: 31 October 2022 LABELLING – FoodDrinkEurope: Guidelines on the Legibility of Labelling
UK: 31 October 2022 GMOs - Genetic Technology Bill to take on most pressing environmental problems of our time. Covers precision-bred plants and animals developed through techniques such as gene editing
EU: 27 October 2022 GMOs – Court of Justice: Genetically modified plant varieties: according to the First Advocate General Szpunar, random mutagenesis applied in vitro must be excluded from the scope of EU law concerning deliberate release into the environment of GMOs
EU: 24 October 2022 ORGANIC FOOD – Commission consultation: Organic production – authorised products & substances (updated list)
INT: 23 October 2022 CODEX - CCLAC22 / Quito meeting an opportunity to address pressing food safety topics
INT: 17 October 2022 ADMINISTRATION - Launch of WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety 2022-2030
UK: 17 October 2022 NOVEL FOODS / ADDITIVES - Consultation on applications for authorisation of miscellaneous regulated products: two novel foods, one flavouring and one food additive (England and Wales specific)
UK: 17 October 2022 ENFORCEMENT - Review of the Food Law Code of Practice for the Food Standards Delivery Model (England)
INT: 14 October 2022 CODEX - CCASIA22 / promoting food trade and technological cooperation for global food safety
UK: 13 October 2022 MEAT HYGIENE - FSA engages industry on proposals for easing Official Veterinarian Shortage
UK: 12 October 2022 MEAT HYGIENE - Consultation on proposed removal of discounts on charges for meat industry enforcement activity in England and Wales
UK: 12 October 2022 GMOs - Consultation on applications for eight genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed uses and for the change of authorisation holder for fifty-one authorised GMOs (England and Wales)
INT: 11 October 2022 CODEX – CCASIA22 / meeting prepares to discuss strategic food safety priorities for the region
INT: 9 October 2022 CODEX – Spices committee serves up new standards on Saffron, Nutmeg and Chilli Peppers and Paprika
UK: 6 October 2022 BREXIT - Sweeping deregulation could threaten food and environmental standards, says CIEH
EU: 5 October 2022 CONTACT MATERIALS – Commission consultation: Revision of EU rules on food contact materials
INT: 3 October 2022 SPICES & HERBS / CODEX - Report of the 6th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
UK: 3 October 2022 NOVEL FOODS - FSA publishes consultation response on proposed amendment to edible insects’ legislation

UK: 30 September 2022 TRADE - Australian food and drink exporters not required to meet UK standards in new trade deal
EU: 29 September 2022 FOOD WASTE - Farm to Fork Strategy: Statement by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
UK: 28 September 2022 GM FOOD / ADMINISTRATION / BREXIT - Summary of discussions at FSA Board meeting – 26 September 2022
INT: 26 September 2022 SPICES & HERBS / CODEX - Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs / a trigger for change for industry and consumers
UK: 22 September 2022 BREXIT - UK government to set its own laws for its own people as Brexit Freedoms Bill introduced
UK: 21 September 2022 PESTICIDES - GB Maximum Residue Level (MRL) amendments
UK: 20 September 2022 GM FOOD - Consultation on amendments to Retained EU Law 1829/2003 and 619/2011 and extension to the tolerance period for traces of withdrawn GM oilseed rape products Ms1×Rf1, Ms1×Rf2 and Topas 19/2 (England and Wales)
EU: 16 September 2022 HYGIENE / OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Commission Notice on the implementation of food safety management systems covering Good Hygiene Practices and procedures based on the HACCP principles
EU: 15 September 2022 CONTACT MATERIALS - Circular economy: new EU rules to allow use of recycled plastics in food packaging
INT: 13 September 2022 AFRICA / CODEX - Report of the 24th Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Africa
INT: 13 September 2022 CODEX - CAFRICA24 / successful regional meeting sends new standards to Commission
EU: 9 September 2022 LABELLING - Evidence on food information – Empowering consumers to make healthy and sustainable choices
UK: 8 September 2022 LABELLING - Extension of Transition Period for Labelling Changes resulting from EU Exit
UK: 7 September 2022 CONTAMINANTS / PESTICIDES - Future GB MRL amendments (adopted September 2022)
INT: 6 September 2022 CODEX - CCAFRICA24 / Standards can improve food safety and competitiveness across Africa
UK: 1 September 2022 FORTIFICATION - Folic acid added to flour to prevent brain and spinal conditions in foetuses

UK: 31 August 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - FSA Board Paper: Public Analyst Official Laboratory System: Our Approach to Building a Resilient System
UK: 30 August 2022 GM FOOD - FSA Board Paper: The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
UK: 30 August 2022 ADMINISTRATION - FSA Board Paper: Incidents and Resilience Annual Report 2021 to 2022
UK: 30 August 2022 LABELLING / ANIMAL WELFARE - Consultation outcome: Labelling for animal welfare: call for evidence
UK: 11 August 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Outcomes of the consultation on Retained Regulation 2019/1793
UK: 11 August 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Outcomes on Novel Foods Article 4 consultations
UK: 4 August 2022 BREXIT - Consultation on proposed changes to Welsh law in relation to EU Directives on animal feed, food contact materials and extraction solvents

UK: 25 July 2022 HYGIENE - FSA publishes refreshed Wild Game Guidance
EU: 15 July 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Health and food audits and analysis - Programme 2022, July to December released
EU: 14 July 2022 QUALITY SCHEMES - Judgment of the Court in Case C-159/20 - Commission v Denmark (PDO Feta): By failing to stop the use of the designation ‘Feta’ for cheese intended for export to third countries, Denmark has failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law
INT: 13 July 2022 RESIDUES / CODEX - Report of the Report of the 53rd Session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
UK: 13 July 2022 BREXIT - FSA Consultation on proposed changes to national (England only) law in relation to EU Directives on animal feed, food contact materials and extraction solvents
UK: 13 July 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Consultation launched to bring clarity to British edible insect industry
UK: 13 July 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Consultation on transitional arrangements for edible insects in Great Britain
UK: 13 July 2022 CONTACT MATERIALS – FSA Consultation: Removal of the requirement to use the ‘Do Not Eat’ pictograph on active and intelligent food contact materials
UK: 13 July 2022 CONTACT MATERIALS / EXTRACTION SOLVENTS - Consultation on proposed changes to national (England only) law in relation to EU Directives on animal feed, food contact materials and extraction solvents
UK: 13 July 2022 PESTICIDES - HSE Pesticides ebulletin: GB maximum residue level amendments
EU: 6 July 2022 LABELLING / NUTRITION - BEUC calls on EU investigation into anti Nutri-Score lobby groups over suspected breach of transparency obligations
EU: 6 July 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROL - Commission consultation: Food safety – checks on imports of animals/animal products into the EU
INT: 5 July 2022 CODEX / RESIDUES - CCPR / a significant influence on the development of national pesticide residue standards
UK: 4 July 2022 CONTAMINANTS / PESTICIDES - Proposed future GB MRL (maximum residue level) amendments
UK: 4 July 2022 ADDITIVES - Use of new food additive E960c (enzymatically produced steviol glycoside) and designation of the previously authorised food additive E960 (Steviol Glycosides derived from Stevia) to E960a
INT: 3 July 2022 CODEX / PESTICIDES - Guibiao YE introduces the 53rd session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
EU: 1 July 2022 RASFF - Alert and Cooperation Network on food: 2021 report shows increased cooperation
EU: 1 July 2022 RISK ASSESSMENT / ADMINISTRATION - Strengthening governance at EFSA: new Management Board becomes operational

UK: 30 June 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Food Standards Agency publishes updated public list of CBD products
UK: 30 June 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Retraction of 23 August 2021 letter titled ‘Update on the status of edible insects on the UK market’
UK: 27 June 2022 ADMINISTRATION / ENFORCEMENT - Inaugural report on UK food standards cautions of challenges ahead - FSA & FSS launch major evidence-led review of the UK food system
INT: 22 June 2022 WTO SPS MEASURES - Members laud Ministerial Declaration addressing food safety, animal, plant health challenges
INT: 20 June 2022 CODEX - Codex Executive Committee 82nd session underway
UK: 20 June 2022 LABELLING / ADMINISTRATION - Summary of discussions at FSA Board meeting 15 June 2022
UK: 16 June 2022 CONTAMINANTS / PESTICIDES - GB MRL amendments (May 2022) and Adoption of new Codex MRLs in Great Britain
UK: 9 June 2022 TRADE - The FDF proposes new approach to trade policy to drive economic growth and improve affordability of food
EU: 7 June 2022 NOVEL FOODS – EFSA: Cannabidiol novel food evaluations on hold pending new data
UK: 6 June 2022 LABELLING - Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) & Precautionary Allergen Information: the ‘may contain’ consultation. Report on findings and summary of stakeholder responses
UK: 3 June 2022 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES - Trading Standards state “Significant reservations remain” over Government proposals on Imperial Measures
UK: 3 June 2022 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES – Consultation: Choice on units of measurement: markings and sales
EU: 3 June 2022 SUSTAINABILITY - Food imports: Report supports the EU's ambitious agenda to promote global transition to sustainable food systems
UK: 1 June 2022 LABELLING - Update 3: FSA and FSS issue further guidance on the use of oils as ingredient substitutions

UK: 30 May 2022 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES - CTSI urges clarification over “reintroduction of imperial measurements”
INT: 27 May 2022 WHO – 75th World Health Assembly: Updated strategy for food safety
INT: 26 May 2022 CODEX - Webinar series underway in Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Samplin
UK: 26 May 2022 ENFORCEMENT - Consultation: Enhanced Investigatory Powers for the Food Standards Agency
UK: 26 May 2022 ENFORCEMENT - FSA launches consultation on additional NFCU investigatory powers
UK: 25 May 2022 GMOs - Genetic Technology Bill: enabling innovation to boost food security
INT: 24 May 2022 CODEX - Report of the 15th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods
EU: 24 May 2022 FOOD WASTE - Commission consultation: Food waste – reduction targets
EU: 24 May 2022 FOOD WASTE - Waste and recycling: Commission seeks views on revision of the Waste Framework Directive
INT: 16-20 May 2022 CODEX - Report of the 32nd Session of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Europe
UK: 20 May 2022 NUTRITION - CIEH raises concerns over delay in junk food promotions ban to tackle obesity
EU: 19 May 2022 GMOs - The Commission authorises two genetically modified crops
UK: 18 May 2022 ADMINISTRATION - FSA Welcomes National Audit Office Report
UK: 18 May 2022 ADMINISTRATION – National Audit Office Report: Regulating after EU Exit
INT: 16 May 2022 CODEX - CCEURO32 / We must all come together to bring about the transformations the world needs
EU: 16 May 2022 MEAT HYGIENE - Commission consultation: Food safety – cutting of swine carcases pending outcome of Trichinella testing (updated rules)
UK: 14 May 2022 NUTRITION - The FDF responds as Government delays ban on volume promotions and advertising
UK: 14 May 2022 NUTRITION - Government delays restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising on TV and online
UK: 10 May 2022 GMOs - The FDF responds as gene editing gets green light
UK: 10 May 2022 GMOs - Queen's Speech 2022: background briefing notes - Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
UK: 9 May 2022 LABELLING - Update: FSA provides consumer guidance as more fully refined oils may be used as ingredient substitutions
INT: 9 May 2022 CODEX / CONTAMINANTS - The safety standards set by CCCF at the core of the Codex mandate
INT: 4 May 2022 CODEX - Report of the 22nd Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
EU: 3 May 2022 NUTRITION - BEUC warns: New obesity figures yet another wake-up call for decision-makers to better protect consumers
INT: 3 May 2022 NUTRITION - Obesity causes cancer and is major determinant of disability and death, warns new WHO report
EU: 3 May 2022 HYGIENE - Food safety - new requirements for transport and storage of fishery products

UK: 29 April 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Refusal to inspect food imports could have severe public health consequences, warns CIEH
UK: 29 April 2022 LABELLING - Update: FSA provides consumer guidance as more fully refined oils may be used as ingredient substitutions 
EU: 29 April 2022 GMOs - Farm to Fork: Commission seeks views on New Genomic Techniques
EU: 29 April 2022 GMOs – Commission consultation: Legislation for plants produced by certain new genomic techniques
INT: 28 April 2022 FORMULA MILK - WHO reveals shocking extent of exploitative formula milk marketing
EU: 28 April 2022 SUSTAINABILITY – Commission consultation: Sustainable EU food system –new initiative
UK: 28 April 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - New approach to import controls to help ease cost of living
EU: 27 April 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Commission consultation: Food safety – official checks of live shellfish, poultry and fish products (updated rules)
INT: 25 April 2022 CODEX - Codex committee on fresh fruits and vegetables facilitates harmonization of international trade
UK: 22 April 2022 CONTAMINANTS / PESTICIDES - GB MRL amendments (March 2022)
UK: 21 April 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Update: FSA issues final call for CBD products to be added to the public list
EU: 20 April 2022 SUSTAINABILITY - Joint Statement From The Food Supply Chain On Ukraine
EU: 19 April 2022 LABELLING / CLAIMS – EFSA Opinion: Nutrient profiling – scientific advice for EU Farm to Fork initiative
UK: 14 April 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Amendments to Retained Regulation 2019/1793: Controls Applied to Imported Food and Feed not of Animal Origin
EU: 12 April 2022 FOOD SAFETY - Rapid outbreak assessment: Multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate products
UK: 11 April 2022 CONTAMINANTS / PESTICIDES - Proposed future GB MRL amendments - Chlorothalonil
EU: 11 April 2022 FOOD SAFETY - FDE Publication: Guidance on Food Allergen Management for Food Manufacturers
UK: 11 April 2022 HYGIENE - Mandatory display of food hygiene ratings could inform consumers and raise standards
UK: 8 April 2022 FOOD SAFETY - Further Kinder products recalled following an outbreak of salmonella
EU: 7 April 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - Commission consultation: Food safety – border checks (for products of animal origin, composite products, and their CN codes)
UK: 6 April 2022 FOOD SAFETY - FSA and FSS issue precautionary advice to consumers not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak
EU: 6 April 2022 FOOD SAFETY - EFSA and ECDC investigate multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate products
UK: 6 April 2022 NUTRITION - The FDF responds to HFSS promotion restrictions guidance
UK: 6 April 2022 NUTRITION - Guidance: Restricting promotions of products high in fat, sugar or salt by location and by volume price: implementation guidance
UK: 6 April 2022 LABELLING / NUTRITION - New calorie labelling rules come into force to improve nation’s health
EU: 3 April 2022 QUALITY DESIGNATIONS - Commission consultation: EU geographical indications scheme (revision)

EU: 31 March 2022 GM FOOD - The Commission authorises four genetically modified crops for use as food and animal feed
UK: 31 March 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Food Standards Agency takes next step to regulate CBD market
EU: 31 March 2022 QUALITY DESIGNATIONS - Commission strengthens geographical indications to preserve high quality and reinforce protection
UK: 30 March 2022 FLAVOURINGS - Transfer of ownership for five smoke flavouring authorisations
UK: 30 March 2022 NOVEL FOODS - Revision to the FSA/FSS opinions on five novel foods authorisation applications
INT: 30 March 2022 CODEX - Codex Chairperson on shared goals of Codex and GFSI
EU: 29 March 2022 OFFICIAL CONTROLS - The Commission reports on official controls on food and feed, animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products performed in 2019 and 2020 in EU countries
INT: 27 March 2022 CODEX - Uganda officially takes over from Kenya as the new coordinator for Codex in Africa
INT: 25 March 2022 WTO / SPS - Members explore innovative approaches to facilitate food safety, trade opportunities
EU: 24 March 2022 LABELLING / FORTIFICATION - The list of ingredients of a food containing a vitamin is not required to mention the specific vitamin formulation used: Judgment in Case C-533/20
UK: 24 March 2022 LABELLING - The Food and Drink Federation comments on the decision to allow ingredients to be substituted on labels due to shortages
UK: 24 March 2022 LABELLING - FSA and FSS advise consumers on substitution of ingredients in certain food products to avoid food supply disruption
EU: 23 March 2022 SUSTAINABILITY - Food security: Commission steps up support for global action to transform food systems via eight Global Coalitions
UK: 18 March 2022 ADMINISTRATION - Food Standards Agency launches new five-year strategy - The five-year plan includes a new emphasis on making food healthy and more sustainable
EU: 17 March 2022 QUALITY SCHEMES - Advocate General Ćapeta: by failing to stop the use by Danish producers of the registered name ‘Feta’ for cheese intended for export to third countries, Denmark has failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law
UK: 14 March 2022 ENFORCEMENT / CONTAMINANTS - FSA Board meets in Birmingham and supports the city to get ready for the Commonwealth Games
EU: 11 March 2022 OLIVE OIL - Commission Consultation: Olive oil – updated methods of analysis
EU: 11 March 2022 OLIVE OIL - Commission Consultation: Olive oil – changes to marketing standards
INT: 9 March 2022 CODEX / HYGIENE - Report of the 52nd Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene

INT: 28 February 2022 CODEX / HYGIENE - Food hygiene committee shows appetite for advancement of consensus-driven and science-based standards
UK: 24 February 2022 ENFORCEMENT - FSA launches campaign to encourage all new food businesses to register with their Local Authority
UK: 23 February 2022 BREXIT / HYGIENE - CIEH calls for veterinary agreement with EU as costs to food businesses soar
INT: 23 February 2022 SUSTAINABILILTY / CODEX - EU recognizes central role of Codex in facilitating transition to sustainable food systems
EU: 21 February 2022 SUSTAINABILITY / CODEX - Council calls for greater emphasis on sustainability in international food standards
EU: 21 February 2022 SPIRIT DRINKS - Commisssion consultation: Amendment of definition of ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin
UK: 21 February 2022 NOVEL FOODS / ENFORCEMENT - Sale of food supplement products containing an unauthorised novel food
INT: 17 February 2022 CODEX - Compendium of Codex AMR texts provides complete framework for decision makers to address foodborne AMR
UK: 17 February 2022 UK INTERNAL MARKET - Updated Food Compositional Standards and Labelling Common Framework
EU: 16 February 2022 SUSTAINABILITY - Commission consultation: Imports of agricultural and food products – applying EU health and environmental standards
EU: 11 February 2022 NOVEL FOODS - House cricket becomes third insect authorised as food ingredient for the EU market
EU: 9 Feburary 2022 QUALITY DESIGNATIONS - Commission Consultations: Protection of geographical indications (delegating rules/implementing rules)
EU: 4 February 2022 TRADE - Food safety: EU and US resume trade of bivalve molluscs
INT: 3 February 2022 CODEX - Codex to explore its statements of principle on role of science to help find consensus on controversial issues
UK: 1 February 2022 MEAT HYGIENE - Supreme Court dismisses case against the Food Standards Agency

UK: 20 January 2022 GMOs - New powers granted to research gene editing in plants
EU: 18 January 2022 FOOD ADDITIVES - Goodbye E171: The EU bans titanium dioxide as a food additive
EU: 14 January 2022 FOOD ADDITIVES - Food additive Titanium Dioxide banned as of this summer

This page was first established by David Jukes on 17 March 2022.

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