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Which claims are permitted and which are prohibited? What endorsements are permitted? When is a product name seen as a claim? Is it possible that an ingredient can imply a claim? What are the potential risks involved in making claims? The FACTS team and guest speaker, Janusz L., will be discussing these points, and more, at our MASTERCLASS | Exploring the minefield of food labelling claims on 15 May. Register now! https://lnkd.in/ez37Kxxs #foodlabellingregulations #foodproductclaims #onlinetraining

A new three-year project will bring together a community of scientists, regulators, small- and large-sized businesses, laboratories and other stakeholders to create a research and innovation ecosystem to enhance food authenticity and traceability. Prof Saskia van Ruth from UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science will lead a major new coalition to boost authenticity and traceability in the food chain, partnering with 20 organisations including INSME - The International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises and SSAFE. The project is funded under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions. Professor van Ruth said: “Food fraud reaches every dining table in the world and undermines the trust in our foods. The EFF-CoP: European Food Fraud Community of Practice project will establish and mobilise an unprecedented collaborative 5000 member+ community of scientists, regulators, small- and large-sized businesses in food supply chains and laboratories in driving research and innovation for food authenticity to create a future of greater traceability and confidence in our foods. Anyone interested in joining the community is welcome. EFF-CoP will revolutionise how we combat food fraud, promoting fair competition across food businesses and enhancing consumer faith across Europe.” More infomation on the project can be read here: https://lnkd.in/ep735yDR #FoodIndustry #foodfraud.

🚨 Food fraud strikes in Spain, where a ring of suppliers passed off over 2 million kilograms of non-organic produce as organic! 🍎🥦 Falsified certificates and test results tricked eco-conscious consumers across Europe, showing just how easy it is for food fraud to slip into supply chains. This highlights the critical need for robust systems to safeguard product authenticity. Read the article in full: https://buff.ly/3Nmmc5x At FoodChain ID, we help businesses stay vigilant, ensuring transparency and integrity in every step of the food supply chain. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3QXVjqO #FoodFraud #OrganicFraud #FoodSafety #Transparency #SupplyChain

Academics, regulators and the #FoodIndustry unite to combat food fraud. Prof Saskia van Ruth from UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science leads a major new coalition to boost authenticity and traceability in the food chain, partnering with 20 organisations including INSME - The International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises and SSAFE. The project is funded under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions. Professor van Ruth said: “Food fraud reaches every dining table in the world and undermines the trust in our foods. The EFF-CoP: European Food Fraud Community of Practice project will establish and mobilise an unprecedented collaborative 5000 member+ community of scientists, regulators, small- and large-sized businesses in food supply chains and laboratories in driving research and innovation for food authenticity to create a future of greater traceability and confidence in our foods. Anyone interested in joining the community is welcome. EFF-CoP will revolutionise how we combat food fraud, promoting fair competition across food businesses and enhancing consumer faith across Europe.” Read more https://lnkd.in/ep735yDR

Foodchain ID plays a crucial role in mitigating risks in the food supply chain for ingredient companies by enhancing traceability and transparency. By implementing robust tracking systems, companies can monitor the journey of ingredients from farm to fork, identifying potential sources of contamination or fraud. This transparency fosters accountability among suppliers and helps companies comply with regulatory standards. Additionally, Foodchain ID allows for rapid response to food safety incidents, minimizing potential harm to consumers and reducing financial losses. Ultimately, it empowers ingredient companies to build trust with customers and stakeholders, ensuring a safer and more resilient food supply chain. Come join us at FIE on Booth 3.0K85 Come and meet with Rhys Lloyd, Juliette Michel, Valérie Le Dévéhat Sohel (Sol) Anwar S. Helen B. Nicolas ROBIN Reza Vagharfard Kate Sutcliffe Dan Pickles #FIE #foodingredientseurope #foodsafety #foodsupplychain

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Happy Hump Day! This opinion piece by Mr. Brian Ronholm and published by our friends at Food Dive is both timely and interesting. Mr. Ronholm, is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, and he argues that one of the most efficient ways to combat a foodborne illness outbreak is to ensure that the contaminated food is quickly and accurately traced and removed from the marketplace. This is exactly what the Food Traceability Rule was designed to accomplish and our industry was afforded about 15 years to address the issue and become compliant with the rules. What are your thoughts? How important is this for our industry? For our guests? In an effort to be nothing less than transparent, the trust and confidence consumer's put on our industry is critical to our success and addressing food traceability should be seen as table stakes and embraced, not challenged and pushed out indefinitely. Wiggs Civitillo; Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg, Frank Yiannas M.P.H.; Phil Kafarakis; Mackenzie Mikkelsen; Tejas Bhatt, MS CFS; Renee Perry, James Dooley; Mark Garbin, CFA, PRM

Are you ready for FSMA 204? The rule mandates businesses to track and trace high-risk foods across the supply chain in order to mitigate public health and safety risks. It requires businesses to maintain precise records of all key data elements (KDEs) and critical tracking events (CTEs). What does this mean? How should your business prepare for FSMA 204? In this free playbook Mojix provides the information you need to safeguard your organization and achieve traceability compliance with the Food Traceability Rule. Download Now: https://lnkd.in/gRd5Tasv #foodsafety   #itemleveltraceability  #supplychaininnovation 

From the grower to the glass, Britvic plc, a leading soft drinks producer, works hard to uphold exceptional quality and safety standards. Consumer trust can make or break a brand, which means companies must be committed to transparency and accountability. The growing threat of food fraud presents a significant challenge for food and beverage producers like Britvic. Complex international supply chains make tracing food origins and reducing the risk of fraudulent activities increasingly difficult. Learn how Britvic tackles this challenge and how Ideagen supports them, check out the full case study here.⬇️ #qualitymanagement #foodfraud

Honored to attend today's event hosted by CFI in partnership with NFSA & GFoRSS, focusing on the safety of use of food additives in the food industry. The session shed lights on some international best practices related to food additives, the review & the approval processes are attained when the use is justified & safety is achieved ✅ I am also glad to have met with some key stakeholders sharing important insights. 💡 #Food_Safety_First