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In 2020, less people fell ill in Hong Kong from foodborne illness, but more outbreaks were reported.

Temporary safety rules on official controls have again been extended by the European Commission, due to the pandemic.

Foodborne infections decreased in Sweden in 2020, at least according to reports; during the pandemic, many did not see their primary doctors, though.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an action plan to reduce the public health burden of foodborne cyclosporiasis in the U.S.

Safe Supply of Affordable Food for Everyone (SSAFE) has launched a tool to help companies with their food safety culture.

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a new group, the GFSI Science and Technology Advisory Group, and appointed David Crean as chair.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its sampling and testing efforts regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the U.S. food supply.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest over $1.1 million in grants to U.S. small businesses.

Nutrition labeling, ingredients, and food color requirements in Canada must be implemented by December of this year, as part of a 5-year plan started in 2016.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft and final guidance topics that it plans to make a priority for its foods program to complete over the next 12 months.