The FSA has published updated Food Law Codes of Practice and Guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, marking a key step toward a more modern, flexible approach to food law enforcement.

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed several avian influenza outbreaks in poultry flocks in Ireland, and measures are in place to prevent its spread. The FSAI states there is no evidence of risk from eating poultry, but reminds consumers to thoroughly cook it and follow good hygiene when handling raw meat.

Safefood invites expressions of interest from food chain experts to provide professional services to the Safefood Knowledge Network Programme 2025–2028.

Researchers found that EU food import controls demand high effort but offer limited protection, as many non-compliant products still enter the market.

Apple seeds contain cyanide, but only in harmless amounts, showing that dose determines risk. This episode explains how hazards, exposure, and bodyweight affect food safety.

A review of studies from 2015–2025 found that microplastics can be released from food contact materials mainly through abrasion or friction. However, data remain limited and unreliable, especially for nanoplastics, making exposure estimates uncertain.

The FSAI has issued a new Guidance Note to help food businesses build and maintain a strong food safety culture. It includes practical tools to assess behaviours, raise awareness, and support compliance with food safety standards.

Experts gathered at the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2025 to explore how AI can make food systems safer, smarter, and fairer.

The FSAI released an audit on Ambient Storage & Distribution businesses, assessing compliance and effectiveness of food law enforcement in Ireland.

Fraud and non-compliance cases in Europe increased in August, reaching 166 reports — up from 136 in July, 164 in June, and 129 in May.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a new report showcasing approaches to anticipate future food safety challenges, developed with input from global experts across multiple sectors.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a 12-week public consultation on plans to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials.