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Food defense is concerned with the safeguarding of the food infrastructure and supply chain from acts of intentional adulteration or tampering, as well as the security of food businesses.
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Emerging Food Safety Risks in Europe: Supplements Causing Overdoses, New Pathogens, Marine Biotoxins, and More

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
September 27, 2023

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has identified eight emerging risks, ranging from vitamin D overdoses to increasingly important foodborne pathogens and toxins, in a recently published technical report summarizing the agency’s emerging risk identification activities for 2021.


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UK Food Safety Testing Finds One Third of e-Commerce Samples Noncompliant With Regulations

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
September 22, 2023

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently published the findings of a targeted surveillance sampling program conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify emerging food safety risks and increase knowledge of the food system.


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The Development, Impact, and Future of GFSI’s Food Fraud Prevention Strategy

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Bailee Henderson
August 16, 2023

In 2012, the Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) began the development of a standardized process for assessing and managing food fraud incidents, which has since been adopted across the food industry.


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Food Standards Scotland Launches Online Tool to Help Business Combat Food Fraud

August 11, 2023

Food Standards Scotland is encouraging food and beverage businesses to sign up for the new Food Crime Risk Profiling Tool, an online tool designed to help increase defense against food fraud.


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Cyber Threats Impacting the Food and Agriculture Sector

While ransomware is the most common cyberattack vector for businesses, other cyber threats can be far more dangerous to the food supply system
Robert A. Norton Ph.D. Marcus (Marc) Sachs P.E.
August 8, 2023

While ransomware is the most common cyberattack vector for businesses, other cyber threats can be far more dangerous to the food supply system, as discussed in this article.


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Indicators of Adulterated Avocado Oil to Help Industry Determine Authenticity

July 31, 2023

After finding nearly 70 percent of private-label avocado oils to be rancid or adulterated, researchers have identified key markers to help the retail food industry source authentic product.


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120-Day Interim Risk Review for Strengthening Security, Resilience of Agrifood Sector Released

July 13, 2023

Now available is the 120 Day Food and Agriculture Interim Risk Review, which provides a review of critical and emergent risks to the U.S. food and agriculture sector, and will help inform the Federal Risk Mitigation Strategy, as outlined in the National Security Memorandum-16 (NSM-16).


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UK FSA Proposes Granting Search and Entry Powers to National Food Crime Unit for Food Fraud Investigations

July 10, 2023

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) hopes to secure further legal powers for the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) in England and Wales, which will enable the agency to more effectively investigate food crime with autonomy by granting powers of entry and search. A public consultation is now available.


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National Institute of Oilseed Products Establishes Product Integrity Committee to Address Food Fraud

June 27, 2023

The National Institute of Oilseed Products has formed a Product Integrity Committee in response to increasing incidents of food fraud within the oilseed industry worldwide.


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What Exactly is "Information Sharing?"

Threat information should be disseminated as rapidly as possible, and is encouraged between businesses that may otherwise be restricted by anti-competitive laws or regulations
Robert A. Norton Ph.D. Marcus (Marc) Sachs P.E.
June 12, 2023

Threat information should be disseminated as rapidly as possible, especially between businesses that may otherwise be restricted by anti-competitive laws or regulations. This article discusses the nature of the information that should be and is typically shared by businesses participating in an Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC).


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Is Your Food Defense Program Fit for Purpose in a Quality 4.0 World?

On Demand: Our expert panel will examine the increasing importance of cyber-crime mitigation activities for the food industry, discussing the warning signs, the impacts of an attack, and the hidden vulnerabilities in an increasing drive to digitize operational and supply chain assurance.

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CLOSING SESSION: Legal Insights to Sharpen Your Food Safety Focus—and Stay Out of the Courtroom!

On Demand: The panel discussion will feature prominent attorneys who work on behalf of consumers and industry—with all advocating on the side of food safety. 

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