Food Safety & Quality
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Kenya rolls out national elimination strategy for aflatoxins
Kenya’s high reliance on maize, a staple that is highly susceptible to aflatoxins, has worsened the problem, with detection and surveillance mechanisms remaining only marginally effective
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Northern Uganda launches maize producers, traders bylaw to boost quality and market access
This initiative aims to enhance the quality, safety, and competitiveness of maize production, a staple crop critical to the region’s food security and economic development.
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WHO recognizes four countries for impressive trans fat elimination policies
Since WHO’s call in 2018 to eliminate trans fats, the number of countries implementing best-practice policies has expanded from 11, covering 6% of the global population, to nearly 60 countries encompassing 46%. The next validation cycle will accept applications until August 31, 2025.
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FDA aims to tighten review process for chemicals in food
The list of compounds being reviewed now includes the substances BHT, BHA, and ADA. Titanium dioxide, propylparaben, and phthalates are already included in the review’s purview.
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Tiger Brands begins settlement process for historic Listeriosis food safety crisis
The offer is subject to certain conditions and has been made without admission of liability, and in full and final settlement of the claims of the claimants.