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In this survey a total of 107 tuna cans were collected between 2020 and 2022 from 7 different Portuguese commercial brands. Samples were purchased from main supermarket chains, large-scale distributors and local stores. Samples were categorised by the quarter of the year when the tuna was canned (inferred from the expiry date) with each sample was tested in triplicate. Extracted DNA…
The EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) have published today their monthly collation of fraud media reports for October and November 2025. The full index of reports can be found here
The JRC collation underpins a searchable front-end for media reports of food fraud incidents. It…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is Canada's leading authority on food fraud oversight. This report shares how they prevented a significant amount of misrepresented food from being sold in Canada.
Between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, the CFIA conducted a number of activities to prevent, detect and deter food fraud. Activities included:
- monitoring and analyzing risks and planning mitigation activities
- promoting awareness
- working…
The Government Chemist Conference will take place on 23-24 June 2026 at Nexus, University of Leeds with remote attendance options.
Meet experts to discuss how measurement science and regulation can underpin effective solutions to the challenges facing the global food system.
The event will take place at Nexus, University of Leeds, Leeds on 23-24…
Next year's symposium of the International Association of Food Protection will be held in New Orleans, USA, 26 - 29 July 2026. The programme is still to be finalised but is likely to include at least two sessions on food fraud mitigation.
Applications are now open for grants which will pay travel costs to attend the conference:
- Travel Award for Food Safety Professionals in a Country with a Developing Economy (applications close 10 February 2026)
- Travel Award for…
🌐 AI in Food and Health Webinar Series – Week 1: AI in Food Safety
Learn how AI and digital tools are shaping the future of food safety and monitoring.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (UTC+01:00 Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna)
💻 Platform: Online…
Fighting Fire with Fire: Turning Fraudsters’ AI Tools Against Them
Online Event by …
