Food Safety Africa News Week 33

AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

IILA moots for trans fat regulations

KENYA - The Nairobi-based International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA) has recommended amending the East African Standards Act to establish a common standard for the regulation of TFAs across the region. . . . Read More

IITA moves to tackle malnutrition in Ghana

GHANA – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has launched an initiative to tackle malnutrition by developing more nutritious varieties of major staple crops. . . . Read More

Thai Union Group launches 8,000-tonne cold storage facility

GHANA - Seafood giant Thai Union Group has erected an 8,000-tonne cold storage facility designed to enhance the preservation of tuna and other seafood products in Ghana. . . . Read More

Uninspected meat on the rise, KVB warns

KENYA - The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has noted with concern that the issuance of fake permits by unqualified individuals has exacerbated the sale of illegal meat in the country. . . .Read More

Trade Ministry lauds UNBS

UGANDA – The Minister of State for Trade has commended the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) for its efforts in ensuring product certification, market surveillance, and consumer protection. . . . Read More

GLOBAL NEWS HEADLINES

Novolyze augments Environmental Monitoring Programs

USA - Novolyze has introduced the Novolyze Analytics module that leverages cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced statistical techniques to analyze historical data, providing food safety professionals with predictive insights to forecast potential non-conformity issues. . . . Read More

Mettler-Toledo upholds carbon neutral status

SWITZERLAND – Mettler-Toledo has for the fifth consecutive year reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving carbon-neutral status . . . . Read More

FDA approves first-ever nasal spray treatment for peanut allergies

USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given a nod to a device that in just a single spray offers a pain-free option that could alleviate the anxiety associated with needle-based treatments. . . . Read More

SaniDate 12.0 to curb STEC, Salmonella in preharvest irrigation water

USA - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA has approved the first-ever product specifically labeled for controlling Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), including the notorious O157 strain, and Salmonella enterica in preharvest irrigation water. . . . Read More

Study finds perchlorate in fast foods

USA - Consumer Reports has identified the presence of perchlorate, a chemical component of rocket fuel, in various fast foods and grocery items. . . . Read More