An interesting editorial blog from a UK legal firm on whether use of AI in internal company processes can increase risk of prosecution under the Failure to Prevent Fraud Act.
This UK Act enshrines a legal principle that is common to other anti-fraud law around the…
This study (open access) investigated turmeric adulteration with lead chromate across five eastern Indian states through a combination of sample analysis and qualitative supply chain assessments. Lead chromate is a known adulterant of ground spices including turmeric, used to enhance the colour and therefore infer a higher…
A recent California court ruling is a reminder that food companies must be cognitive of labelling laws in the country of sale. In the US, this includes state-specific law.
This case related to a liquorice sweet labelled as “free from …. artificial colours and flavours”. It included the declared ingredient malic acid. At a US federal level (FDA) this is legal, because –…
The National Food Crime Unit of the Food Standards Agency have published their latest industry update. Included are:
The International Food Safety and Quality Network (IFSQN) host a weekly food safety webinar each Friday.
This week’s topic (1 May) will be “Food Fraud in 2026”. Karen Constable, of Authentic Food Pty Ltd, will talk about how food fraud vulnerabilities and best practices for prevention have changed in the last few years. Join this webinar to discover new emerging threats, up to date methods for vulnerability assessments, AI-powered monitoring and risk prediction and the evolving…
The global food system is under increasing pressure from climate change, population growth and the urgent need to assure long‑term food security. Ensuring access to safe, resilient and equitable food sources has never been more critical.
Meeting these challenges will require innovation across…
The International Conference on Molluscan Shellfish Safety (ICMSS) is the premier global forum for advancing shellfish safety. Join leading scientists, regulators, and industry experts to share cutting-edge research, discuss emerging threats, and shape the future of safe, sustainable shellfish production.
Although the programme is primarily safety, rather than authenticity, there…
The EU Horizon DETECTIVE project aims to create, validate, and apply pioneering detection techniques for identifying organisms and products as a result of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs).
The DETECTIVE project is organising a workshop on the 29th April 2026 (Vienna, Austria), to discuss building capabilities for the detection and traceability of NGT-derived products.
Participants will gain insights into…
