Feed and Food Safety
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Toxic heavy metals detected in imported pet foods sold in China
Dry food products, particularly those made in the U.S. and Europe, were more frequently contaminated and had higher concentrations of the most harmful metals.
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EU approves three GMO corn varieties for feed, food use
While the decision permits the import and processing of the GM corn for food and feed, it explicitly excludes their cultivation within the trading bloc.
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Study reveals African Swine Fever virus can withstand feed processing
ASF has devastated pig populations in parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa in recent years and controlling its spread is a top priority for the global pork industry.
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European Food Safety Authority reaffirms safety of neohesperidine dihydrochalcone in animal feed
EFSA also confirmed the safety and efficacy of two additional feed additives, but warned against resultant skin and respiratory irritation.
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FAO launches toolbox for Veterinary Drugs Residues Risk Assessment
This toolbox will facilitate the fair trade of animal-derived food products by establishing internationally recognised limits for veterinary drug residues.
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FSA, FSS confirm safety of Bayer’s GM soybean for feed and food
The application seeks approval for importing, processing, and using the GM soybean in food and feed, though it does not cover cultivation in the UK.
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Skretting becomes Japan’s first ASC-certified feed mill
Gihyeon Park, Skretting Japan’s General Manager, states that obtaining ASC Feed Certification aligns with the company’s purpose of “Feeding the Future” sustainably and responsibly.
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South Korea lifts decades-long ban on U.S. pet food with ruminant ingredients
The new regulations are a culmination of negotiations that started in 2003 when South Korea instituted the ban after the discovery of the first BSE case in the United States.
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