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EU notes improvement in U.S. aflatoxin situation
The American peanut industry has made major efforts to improve controls on exports to Europe, but aflatoxin contamination remains a problem, according to the European Commission. An audit by DG Sante in March 2026 was planned because of regular Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications for aflatoxins
Report assesses food controls in Norway and Iceland
An analysis of official controls in Norway and Iceland has revealed effective oversight overall with some recurring weaknesses. Norway and Iceland are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how they implement European Economic Area (EEA) rules on food and feed safety,
Four emerging risks identified in EFSA report
Bongkrekic acid and the illegal use of a substance to give the appearance of fish freshness were examples of emerging risks discussed in a recent report about problems in Europe in 2025. A total of 55 topics were considered, of which 43 were analyzed in-depth and 25 were considered
EU countries struggling with food safety culture controls
The majority of countries are finding implementing food safety culture controls difficult, according to a European Commission survey. The report looked at the state of food safety culture controls in EU member states. All countries responded to the questionnaire sent in 2025. Food safety culture requirements were put into
Incidents up as Ireland records biggest Listeria outbreak
Ireland’s largest Listeria outbreak and plans to introduce a food hygiene rating system are among the highlights of the Irish food agency’s annual report. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) there were 820 incidents and 88 investigations in 2025. This represents an increase