Food safety - 7 News by Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit from Germany

Food safety - 7 News by Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit from Germany

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Enjoy cocktails without a care in the world

Nationwide monitoring program shows: Compliance with kitchen hygiene is also essential in the production of ice cubes in catering establishments.

11-Jun-2024 - Ice cubes or crushed ice are an integral part of the list of ingredients in soft drinks or cocktails. As a foodstuff, ice must be microbiologically safe. Many catering establishments produce it themselves in ice cube makers. The importance of perfect hygiene in the production process is shown by ...

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Food supplements: what to look out for

BVL advocates careful handling of food supplements and gives tips on how to buy them safely - especially online

20-Mar-2024 - On the occasion of World Consumer Day, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) advises responsible use of food supplements. They can be a useful supplement for population groups with nutrient deficiencies. Anyone buying food supplements should bear a few important points ...

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Thinking food safety globally

BVL trains experts from 95 countries on the subject of food safety

28-Feb-2024 - Almost 800 experts from all over the world have been taking part in the training program for food safety and risk management since today (26 February). The "International Training for Safer Food" (ITS Food), organized by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), is taking ...

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Salmonella is a frequent cause of food recalls

Federal Office publishes annual statistics for 2023 on the lebensmittelwarnung.de portal

06-Feb-2024 - The federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) published 308 recalls on the joint portal "www.lebensmittelwarnung.de" in 2023. Microbiological contamination was the reason for almost a third of the warnings. Of these, salmonella was once again the most ...

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Clear rules for insects as food

Comprehensive safety assessment prior to approval - labeling mandatory

16-Mar-2023 - For some time now, insects have also been legally allowed to be offered as food in the European Union. The prerequisite: As novel foods, they must - in contrast to conventional foods - have been approved in advance by the European Commission. This approval is also tied to clear labeling ...

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Yellow mealworm approved as novel food

However, the Federal Office points out possible allergic reactions

05-May-2021 - The yellow mealworm is the first insect to be approved as a novel food. The EU member states have approved a corresponding proposal by the European Commission. [1] The European Commission and the Member States consider the novel food safe in principle. "However, consumption of the yellow mealworm ...

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Berries as carriers of pathogens?

Frozen berries more heavily polluted

24-Jul-2019 - Whether fresh strawberries, frozen raspberries in summer drinks or blends of different berries on cakes and desserts - especially in summer berry fruit is eaten very often. Berries not only taste delicious, they also contain many vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, soft fruits can also be ...

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