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08 December 2011
FAKE ORGANIC PRODUCTS FOUND IN ITALY
The Italian police have dismantled a gang of alleged counterfeiters of organic food. In addition, 2,500 tons of fake products were seized. The criminal group is said to have sold more than 700,000 tons of fake organic products - broad beans, field beans, soy beans, corn for animal feed and lower amounts of wheat - for years, worth a total of around 220 million euros, in several European countries. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, Web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : Organic-market.info More...
21 November 2011
TRACE FINAL PAYMENT ARRIVES
Please note final payment from the Commission has arrived at Fera. Final outstanding payments will shortly be made to relevant participants. Thank you for your patience. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (FERA)
Source : Paul Brereton
08 November 2011
TRACEABILITY AND AUTHENTICITY OF FEED MATERIALS
At present the complexity of food and feed production systems is steadily increasing and particularly feed trade is subjected to globalisation. In addition, feed materials are obtained from new sources or are produced by new technologies. These facts may contribute to new and unforeseen risks for animal and human health. In a crisis situation due to contamination or adulteration of feed materials, theid entification of origin can be essential in regard to feed safety as well as food safety.
Work Package 2 of the EU research project QSAFFE (Quality and Safety of Feeds and Food in Europe) will develop and improve systems of traceability and authenticity of feed materials. This will be achieved by application of different analytical techniques in order to identify useful tools in tracing origin and composition of feed materials.
Information supplied by Thorben Nietner, QSAFFE project member (BfR)
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28 October 2011
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? CONFERENCE
TRACE members Paul Brereton, Simon Kelly, Vincent Baeten and Philippe Vermeulen took part in this high profile event in Brussels last month. The conference showcased over €100M of DG research funding in the area of food traceability to EU Members of Parliament and other stakeholders. The invitation only conference, hosted by broadcaster Geoff Watts and simultaneously broadcast on the web (http://webcast.ec.europa.eu/eutv/portal/archive.html?viewConference=12928), will act as a key influencer on the value of future food traceability research. The conference, presented as themes not projects, was viewed as considerable success by the Commission. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (FERA)
Source : ec.europa.eu More...
28 October 2011
TRACE PROJECT CLOSE TO SIGNOFF BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Good news. The TRACE management have received notification that the project is near to formal signoff by DG Research. When completed this will allow reports to be released and final payments from Commission to be made. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (FERA)
Source : Paul Brereton
27 October 2011
DETERMINATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN OF SHEA TREE AND PHYSALIS FRUITS BY GENETIC FINGERPRINTS
Trade intensified and spread to the entire planet. The consumer is demanding and sensitive to the quality and origin of food products they buy. Given the difficulty of setting up documentation systems in countries in sub-Saharan Africa, new strategies are emerging traceability. Among the new means of tracing products of plant origin, the idea of creating a "biological bar code" based on the analysis of DNA of microorganisms on fruit is an interesting idea. This is the subject of the book written by A.F. El Sheikha (CIRAD, UMR Qualisud)and published in French Information supplied by Aly EL. SHEIKHA, Project Leader (CIRAD)
Source : CIRAD More...
28 September 2011
USE OF DART-TOFMS TO RECOGNIZE THE BEER ORIGIN
The publication (from the FP6 project TRACE) entitled "Ambient mass spectrometry employing a DART ion source for metabolomic fingerprinting/profiling: A powerful tool for beer origin recognition" showed that DART–TOFMS metabolomic fingerprinting/profiling is a powerful analytical strategy enabling quality monitoring/authenticity assessment to be conducted in real time. Information supplied by Tomas Cajka, Web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : TRACE More...
14 June 2011
MAKE EUROPE'S CITIZEN HEALTHIER, SAFER AND MORE CONFIDENT
The directorate general for health & consumers aims to ensure that food and consumer goods sold in the EU are safe, that the EU's internal market works for the benefit of consumers and that Europe helps protect and improve its citizens' health. To know better how the EU works, you will find on the EU website several videos regarding amongst others the food traceability. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : European Commission More...
09 May 2011
USE OF GEOCHEMICAL MARKERS FOR THE AUTHENTICATION OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN OF CEREAL IN EUROPE
The publication (from the FP6 project TRACE) entitled "Combining isotopic signatures of n(87Sr)/n(86Sr) and light stable elements (C, N, O, S) with multi-elemental profiling for the authentication of provenance of European cereal samples" was to develop methods based on the use of geochemical markers for the authentication of the geographical origin of cereal samples in Europe. For the first time, the potential usefulness of combining n(87Sr)/n(86Sr) and 13C, 15N, 18O and 34S isotopic signatures, alone or with key element concentrations ([Na], [K], [Ca], [Cu] and [Rb], progressively identified out of 31 sets of results), was investigated through multiple step multivariate statistics for more than 500 cereal samples collected over 2 years from 17 sampling sites across Europe representing an extensive range of geographical and environmental characteristics.
Information supplied by Christophe Quetel, Web-correspondent (EC-JRC-IRMM)
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15 April 2011
DISCRIMINATION OF CORSICAN HONEY BY FT-RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY AND CHEMOMETRICS
Honey is a complex and challenging product to analyze due mainly to its composition consisting on various botanical sources. The discrimination of the origin of honey is of prime importance in order to reinforce the consumer trust in this typical food product. But this is not an easy task as usually no single chemical or physical parameter is sufficient. The aim of the paper (from the FP6 TRACE project) entitled "Discrimination of Corsican honey by FT-Raman spectroscopy and chemometrics" is to investigate whether FT-Raman spectroscopy as spectroscopic fingerprint technique combined with some chemometric tools can be used as a rapid and reliable method for the discrimination of honey according to their source. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
16 March 2011
DETERMINATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN OF SHEA TREE AND PHYSALIS FRUITS BY GENETIC FINGERPRINTS
Trade intensified and spread to the entire planet. The consumer is demanding and sensitive to the quality and origin of food products they buy. Given the difficulty of setting up documentation systems in countries in sub-Saharan Africa, new strategies are emerging traceability. Among the new means of tracing products of plant origin, the idea of creating a "biological bar code" based on the analysis of DNA of microorganisms on fruit is an interesting idea. This is the subject of a thesis presented by A.F. El Sheikha (CIRAD, UMR Qualisud). Information supplied by Aly El Sheikha, Project leader (CIRAD)
Source : CIRAD More... Download file
10 December 2010
AUTHENTICATION OF TRAPPIST BEERS BY LC-MS FINGERPRINTS AND MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS
The aim of this study was to assess the applicability of LC-MS profiling to authenticate a selected Trappist beer as part of a program on traceability funded by the European Commission. A total of 232 beers were fingerprinted and classified through multivariate data analysis (see http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf102632g) Information supplied by Claude Guillou, TRACE web-correspondent (JRC-EC)
Source : TRACE More...
05 November 2010
13TH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 13th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find the key outputs delivered during the final year of the five year research programme.You will find as well an overview of the technology transfer and dissemination activities. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
29 October 2010
AUTHENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS USING VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY
This chapter of the book "Applications of vibrational spectroscopy in food science", prepared by the TRACE scientists, Vermeulen et al., aims to show the use of vibrational spectroscopy in traceability for authenticating the geographical origin, the variety/species origin and the production process of food and feed products.In this chapter several examples coming from European projects dealing with authenticity, amongst others the TRACE project, are discussed. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
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21 September 2010
A TRACE BOOKLET ON FOOD AUTHENTICATION BY CHEMICAL PROFILING
This booklet was written to summarise the intentions, results and possible applications of the inorganic chemical profiling work done within the TRACE project. The focus of this work was to develop predictive modelling of food commodities based on chemical properties in relation to geographical and geological source areas. The following food commodities were included in the investigation: mineral water, wheat, olive oil, honey, chicken, lamb and beef. In addition, to measure transfer of geographical and geological
properties from source areas to food, surface water and topsoil and subsoil samples were collected and measured. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (FERA)
Source : TRACE More...
10 September 2010
TRACE: AN EXAMPLE TO TRAIN YOUNG EUROPEAN JOURNALISTS
The MY SCIENCE ('My science European program for young journalists') project, funded under the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and coordinated by the European Academy of Bolzano in Italy (EURAC Research), selected 85 young journalists from all over the European Union and Associated Countries to support training activities in EU-funded research laboratories. With a budget of EUR 252,612, enhancing the relevant role of the scientific dissemination is the main objective of this transnational and collaborative action. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CORDIS news More...
02 August 2010
RECOGNITION OF BEER BRAND BASED ON MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF VOLATILE FINGERPRINT
This recent article by the TRACE scientists Cajka et al., aims to show the potential of the automated head-space solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) coupled to gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC–TOFMS), to discriminate the obtained fingerprints (GC profiles) of beer volatiles. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-PRAGUE)
Source : TRACE More...
28 June 2010
SWEDISH PILOT APPLIES EPCIS STANDARD TO FOOD TRACEABILITY
eTrace, a project within SafeFoodEra, conducted a traceability pilot in Sweden in last month, to find out if the EPCIS standard is suitable to trace food in a food supply chain. The successful pilot proved various benefits of EPCIS-based systems. Information supplied by Laura Gray, TRACE Web-correspondent (TraceTracker)
Source : TraceTracker More... Download file
27 May 2010
CANADIANS DEVELOP SYSTEM TO DETECT FOOD FRAUD
Adulteration of food products, either through mislabelling, ingredient substitution or dilution with a less expensive ingredient is a growing concern for Canadian consumers. One Canadian project aims to develop a cost-effective molecular internal tagging system in order to track food products as they move through the supply chain. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (Eurofins)
Source : CBC News More...
19 May 2010
BOOKLET ON FOOD ANALYSIS BY FINGERPRINTING TECHNIQUES
This booklet has been written within the TRACE project (FP6-2003-FOOD-2-A, contract number: 0060942). The aim of this project was the development of reliable traceability methods and systems to establish the origin or mode of production of food products.
In particular, the workpackage 2 has developed fingerprinting and profiling methods to characterise a number of foodstuffs- chicken, honey, olive oil and beer. A brief description of the fingerprinting techniques together with the most interesting results for these foodstuffs are reported. The possibilities for their deployment to other authenticity issues in a wide-range of foods are discussed.
This booklet is available in 3 languages: English, Spanish and Italian
Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (FERA)
Source : TRACE More...
19 May 2010
FINGERPRINTING METHODS TO AUTHENTICATE BEER
Beer is an example of a processed cereal product that is consumed widely across the EU and the wider world. Brand identity is a key attribute of beers and often arises from longstanding brewing practices associated with a region, town or even religious order. One such example of the latter is the Trappist beer produced in Belgium and The Netherlands. Trappist and non-Trappist beers have been used by the TRACE project to develop original models enabling one to distinguish the origin of beer products, Rochefort.
The video here below gives an overview of the process of the beer production chain and illustrates outcomes of the beer study
Information supplied by Monika Tomanivia, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
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26 April 2010
TRACKING BACK FROM PLATE TO NET
Combating illegal fishing is critical for achieving sustainable management of the seas. But the very vastness of the big blue makes it extremely difficult to outwit fraudsters. Researchers are right now developing new tools to trace a fish’s origin and determine whether it was caught legally or not. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE webmaster (CRA-W)
Source : Research EU Magazine More...
23 April 2010
ASSURING BRAND INTEGRITY
Article by Ross Aylott - Aylott Scientific regarding counterfeiting issues in the spirits industry based on his presentation at the 5th TRACE conference in Freising 2009. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (Fera)
Source : Brewer & Distiller International, April 2010 More... Download file
12 March 2010
12TH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 12th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find a lot of information about the final TRACE conference organised in Brussels (Belgium) in December 2009. The main TRACE outputs are highlighted through the articles of this newsletter.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
11 March 2010
TRACETRACKER ANNOUNCES SOLUTION TO STREAMLINE EU-REGULATION COMPLIANCE FOR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
TraceTracker, a leader in product traceability, announced a new solution this week that aims to relieve the seafood industry from a "tsunami" of paperwork related to a new EU-regulation. An EU law (1005/2008) which came in force on January 1, 2010 combats illegal, unregulated and undocumented (IUU) fishing with a series of new requirements. However, it creates a mountain of paperwork for seafood importers and exporters who must document the source and history of wild-caught seafood products entering the EU.
TraceTracker’s solution, Fish Pass, relieves the burden of compliance by streamlining documentation management. It enables supply chain partners to exchange, evaluate, approve and archive required documentation and records through a shared, online portal. It can be implemented between single company and its immediate suppliers or along entire supply chains. In addition, authorities on both sides of the EU border can make use of the Fish Pass to increase their effectiveness. The solution is based on electronic product traceability principles and meets all relevant industry standards such as GS1, EPCIS and others. It integrates with IT systems within individual companies and catch certificate databases in flag state countries, linking catch information from every step in the supply chain.
Information supplied by Laura Gray, TRACE web correspondent (TraceTracker)
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23 February 2010
BRIGHTANIMAL PROJECT AND PRECISION LIVESTOCK FARMING
Precision livestock farming (PLF) is defined as covering the life cycle management of animals and exploiting multiple identification and associate sensory and location technologies to optimise feeding and control to achieve objective yield factors, improved animal health and optimised usage of resources with respect to such factors. traceability and food information management is an integral part of the PLF concept. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Bright Animal project More...
15 February 2010
SPECIAL EDITION OF FOOD CHEMISTRY DEVOTED TO ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING FOOD
This special edition present some of the latest research in the food authentication. Approximately half of the papers are derived from research carried out within the framework of the TRACE integrated project. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE web-correspondent (FERA)
Source : TRACE More...
08 February 2010
TRACETRACKER CONTRIBUTES TO CUTTING-EDGE ETRACEABILITY PROJECT
TraceTracker, a leader in product traceability, is providing a new generation of electronic systems in an ERA-net project called eTrace . Simply put, eTrace aims to improve food safety by automating the data capture from internal IT systems and sensors. The project focuses on sharing product data between supply chain partners using an industry standard called EPC Information Services Standard (EPCIS ). Information supplied by Laura Gray, Web-correspondent (TraceTracker)
Source : TraceTracker More...
04 February 2010
LEADING FIGURES FROM FOOD INDUSTRY MEET TO LEARN HOW NEW SCIENCE METHODS CAN GIVE THEM A MARKET EDGE
Key decision makers from the food and beverage industries gathered at a TRACE workshop to learn more about how the latest scientific innovations can give their products a leading edge. Delegates attended from across Europe to hear about the latest traceability methods for the industry. Information supplied by Helen Grundy, Web-correspondent (Fera)
Source : FERA More...
25 January 2010
TRACEABILITY INFORMATION CARRIERS.
This recent article by the TRACE scientists Chrysochou et al., aims to identify factors that influence consumers’ perceptions of such technologies, and furthermore to advise the agri-food business on issues that they should consider prior to the implementation of such technologies in their production lines. Information supplied by Olga Kehagia, TRACE web-correspondent (AUA)
Source : TRACE More...
21 January 2010
ITALIAN BUFFALO MOZZARELLA PROBE AS TESTS FIND COW MILK
Italian buffalo mozzarella producers fear their reputation could be undermined after it was revealed some were using cow's milk in production. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : BBC News More...
15 January 2010
RESEARCH ON 'COUNTRY OF ORIGIN' LABELLING PUBLISHED
The Food Standards Agency has published new research about country of origin labelling.
The Agency commissioned a package of research to find out more about how people understand and use food labels, including ‘country of origin’ labels. The results will both improve the information we have on this subject and also help to inform discussions about a European proposal on food labelling. Information supplied by Simon Kelly, TRACE web-correspondent (IFR)
Source : FSA More...
13 January 2010
TRADITIONAL FOODS IN EUROPE
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) recently published a report on traditional foods in Europe, along with a series of recipe cards. The work is part of the EU-funded EUROFIR ('European food information resource network') project, whose objective is to develop a comprehensive food information resource. The data provided will offer an overview of the foods consumed across Europe. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
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11 January 2010
THE FINAL TRACE CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS: A BIG SUCCESS
In the framework of the TRACE project “Tracing Food Commodities in Europe”, funded by the 6th framework program of the European Commission, CRA-W hosted the 2nd and 3rd December 2009, at the Autoworld in Brussels, the Final TRACE conference “How to trace the origin of food”. The conference was organized in collaboration with FERA and ICT.
The conference was dedicated to the TRACE results and featured the following topics: Consumers’ perception of food traceability in Europe, TRACE and international impact, traceability systems, analytical techniques to authenticate the origin of food, traceability and the future. Poster sessions, interactive demonstration activities and “a market place” showcasing projects/companies exploiting TRACE outputs took also place.
Over 165 people attended the conference, coming from 29 countries through the world. The 36 lectures and the 32 posters presented during this event can be viewed on the TRACE website. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
04 January 2010
FISH TRACEABILITY IN URUGUAY: THE TRAZA-MAR PROJECT
Uruguay exports annually U$S 150.000.000 in various fish products to 40 different markets, from bulk full fish up to sophisticated elaborated dishes based on fish, seafood, and sauces. Since fish is a highly perishable good, the consumer demands quality and safety guarantee to the supply chain. The objective of the project TRAZA-MAR is to define a traceability model, and traceability guidelines, for fish products and the fish industry in Uruguay (see http://die.ucu.edu.uy/invest/trazamar/en-index.html) Information supplied by Pablo Rolando, TRAZA-MAR project manager (Universidad Catolica)
Source : TRAZA-MAR More...
14 December 2009
NEW STRATEGIES OF TRACEABILITY FOR DETERMINING THE GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN OF FOODSTUFFS
The determination of geographical origin is a demand of the traceability system of import-export foodstuff. One hypothesis of tracing the source of a product is by analyzing in a global way the microbial communities of the food and links statistically this analysis to the geographical origin of the food. The creation of a biological Bar Code by PCR-DGGE is the way explored by CIRAD. Information supplied by Aly Farag El Sheikha, TRACE web correspondent (CIRAD)
Source : CIRAD Download file
09 December 2009
NEW FOOD CHAIN RULES TO ASSIST IN 'FARM TO FORK' SAFETY
Slaughterhouse operators and livestock keepers will soon have to ensure that appropriate Food Chain Information (FCI) is provided for sheep, goats and cattle which are sent to slaughter. The information is being supplied by the British Food Standards Agency Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (Fera)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
20 November 2009
WORKSHOP 17 DECEMBER: NEW TECHNIQUES FOR FOOD ASSURANCE AND TRACEABILITY
This event at York, UK, New Techniques for Food Assurance and
Traceability, is aimed specifically at decision makers working in the food industry. The latest analytical
innovations to provide consumer products with a market
edge regarding the origin of their ingredients will be
presented. The workshop will interest those in quality
assurance, supply chain and branding roles. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE coordinator (Fera)
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12 November 2009
FDA CALLS MEETING TO IMPROVE FOOD TRACEABILITY SYSTEMS
Changes in industry practices and customer preferences as well as the increase in food shipped into the US from overseas have also heightened the need to upgrade both traceback investigations and traceforward operations. Federal agencies in the United States need to increase the speed and accuracy of traceability systems to combat outbreaks of food-borne illnesses. Information supplied by Simon Kelly, TRACE web-correspondent (IFR)
Source : FoodQualityNews More...
26 October 2009
TRACKING FOOD WITH ISOTOPES
Australia and New Zealand, two exporting nations that trade on their “clean, green” image, have been targeted by traders using fake “country of origin” labelling to sell foreign produce at a premium.
But if criminals can fiddle with labelling, they can’t tamper with the isotopic and trace elements of the food itself, which expresses where it was grown and how. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (Eurofins)
Source : FARM-ONLINE More...
19 October 2009
TENTH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 10th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find the final program for the final TRACE annual conference planned on 2nd and 3rd December 2009 at the “Autoworld Brussels” in Belgium. The deadline for registration is 1st November 2009.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
09 October 2009
TRACE WORK EXPANDED IN THE BRIGHTANIMAL PROJECT
BrightAnimal is an EU Framework 7 Co-ordination and Support Action project looking at Precision Livestock Farming (PLF). BrightAnimal will contribute to economically, socially and environmentally sustainable development by outlining a practical and acceptable methodology for PLF. BrightAnimal will produce, amongst others, best precision livestock farming practices (BPLFP) in a series of “problematic” areas such as aquaculture, beef, sheep and chicken. TRACE participants FoodReg and Nofima have key roles in the BrightAnimal project, and many of the activities that started in TRACE (like development of "good practice" guidelines and standards for electronic coding and transmission of food product properties) will be continued and expanded on in BrightAnimal. Information supplied by Kathryn Donnelly, TRACE web-correspondent (NOFIMA)
Source : Bright Animal More...
17 September 2009
CHINESE FISH TRACEABILITY TO BE IMPROVED
China must further improve the traceability of its fisheries and fish processing industry if it wants to meet the forthcoming EU regulations aimed at combating illegal fishing, according to new a study by TRAFFIC, the WWF’s wildlife trade-monitoring network. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NOFIMA)
Source : TRAFFIC More...
27 August 2009
WORK NEEDED FOR CHINA FISH PROCESSING TO MEET NEW EU RULES, REPORT
China’s fish processing industry has made considerable progress in boosting its traceability procedures but must improve further if it wants to meet new EU regulations due to come into force next year. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, ICT web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodQualityNews.com More...
24 August 2009
ISOSCAPES: ISOTOPE MAPPING AND ITS APPLICATIONS
This recent article by the TRACE scientists van der Veer et al., aims to continue the development of better spatial H and O isotope prediction models to assist provenancing of food and other more forensic applications like the identification of human remains. Information supplied by Jurian Hoogewerff, TRACE web-correspondent (UEA)
Source : TRACE More...
20 August 2009
FINAL CO-EXTRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Co-Extra international conference was organized to summarise the main achievements and results of the Project that is coming to an end in September 2009. The first session provided an overview on the results of related projects SIGMA and TransContainer, and introduced to the parallel sessions dealing with specific topics of CoExtra. There were two parallel sessions A and B during which the main results in both areas of Co-existence and traceability were reviewed. The Conference also reported on important issues regarding liability and redress issues. Session 5 was dedicated to experiences from third countries. The stakeholder day was meant to present the main outcome of the project to various stakeholders. About 150 attended the event, which was moderated by a journalist. Representatives of the food industry, seed industry, consumers and environmentalism were present and contributed to the discussion. The main issues of discussion were liability and legal aspects in general related to coe-xistence and contaminations, labeling and thresholds, economic issues. Information supplied by Hermann Broll, TRACE web-correspondent (BfR)
Source : COEXTRA More...
13 August 2009
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM OF THE FINAL TRACE CONFERENCE.
You will find some new information on the final TRACE conference, including the preliminary program. Please specially take notice of the key dates for poster abstract submission (4th September) and for early registration (15th September). We are looking forward to your abstracts and to your registration. Information supplied by TRACE organising committee, (CRA-W-FERA-ICT)
Source : TRACE More... Download file
27 July 2009
THE FIRST GOTRACE SYMPOSIUM
The first GoTrace Symposium, an Australian and New Zealand Symposium dedicated to issues of global traceability and verification of origin, was held in Wellington, New Zealand on 2 July 2009. The Symposium was attended by over 100 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, and the EU who enjoyed a full day of presentations from speakers from Australia, UK, and New Zealand. Topics covered ranged from quantum dots and nano particles to the application of verification and traceability systems. There was considerable interest in work from the EU in terms of development of technologies and in emerging regulatory requirements within the EU; primarily, as EU countries are major export markets for Australian and New Zealand produce. The symposium was organised in response to the general lack of participation by Australian or NZ delegates in Northern Hemisphere conferences on origin and traceability coupled with the obvious need for producers within both countries to be aware of, and participating in, the development of food supply chain systems. The Symposium was sponsored by Oritain Global Limited, The University of Otago, GNS Science, GS1, The AgriBusiness Group and held in conjunction with TRACE-EU and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Information supplied by Helen Darling, Managing Director (Oritain Global Ltd)
Source : GoTrace More...
15 July 2009
FLORIDA FIRST STATE TO GUARANTEE 'PURE' HONEY
Florida has become the first state -- and possibly the first in the world -- to ban additives, chemicals or other substances from honey produced, sold or processed in Florida. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : Business Breaking News More...
09 July 2009
BOTTLED WATER
Consumers know less about the water they pay dearly for in bottles than what they can drink almost for free from the tap because the two are regulated differently. Stricter labeling urged for bottled water. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : Associated Press More...
08 July 2009
TRACE WORKSHOP AND RESEARCH VISIT TO IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
During June 2009 the researchers involved in WP4 and WP5 in the TRACE project gave a one day workshop as part of the “Agricultural and Food Traceability Conference” which was organised by Iowa State University. The workshop was held in Des Moines, the state capital of Iowa. The intention of the workshop was to give both researchers and industry members an insight into the practical implementation of traceability and the various European traceability initiatives. Information supplied by Kathryn A_M Donnelly, TRACE web-correspondent (NOFIMA)
Source : TRACE More... Download file
07 July 2009
10TH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 10th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find the announcement for the final TRACE annual conference planned on 2nd and 3rd December 2009 at the “Autoworld Brussels” in Belgium. You will find also a lot of information about the 5th annual TRACE conference organised in freising (Munich) in April 2009. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
22 June 2009
SEVERAL TRACE MEMBERS CITED IN NEW SCIENTIST ARTICLE
Mason Inman has recently interviewed several members of TRACE to understand food traceability better. Under the title “Fifty ways to interrogate your dinner” he has published then an article in the June 16th, 2009 edition of the New Scientist, an accomplished magazine for the dissemination of science. The New Scientist, being published in paper now for over 50 years, attracts about 2 million users each month for its electronic publication and another 800,000 for its printed edition.
Mason has done a pretty good job in summarising traceability and the determination of origin, so it is probably worthwhile to have a look at the original article.
Information supplied by Heiner Lehr, TRACE web-correspondent (FoodReg)
Source : Newscientist More...
18 June 2009
INJECTED CHICKEN SOLD IN THE UK
Chicken secretly injected with beef and pork waste has been sold in cafes and restaurants across Britain Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (FERA)
Source : The Independent More...
12 June 2009
DELEGATES FROM FIVE CONTINENTS LAUNCH BRIGHTANIMAL PLF PROJECT AT UK CONFERENCE
Nearly 50 delegates from five continents ensured the successful launch of BrightAnimal, the new EU Framework 7 project on precision livestock farming, when the kick-off meeting was held at the AIDC European Centre of Excellence in Halifax, UK. During the next two years BrightAnimal will work towards producing a framework for effective and acceptable PLF for small and medium sized enterprises in Europe and world-wide. Information supplied by Heiner Lehr, TRACE web-correspondent (FOODREG)
Source : AIDC More... Download file
11 June 2009
PIG MEAT TRACEABILITY NOT WORKING
The report on the Irish pig meat contamination last December says a forensic recall of contaminated product was not possible and a 100% recall was necessitated for a 10% contamination rate. It says that a full traceability of batches at slaughter should be introduced. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NOFIMA)
Source : RTE news More...
10 June 2009
COST, BUYER COMMITMENT CAUSE QUESTIONS FOR TRACEBACK INITIATIVE
The Produce Traceability Initiative is being paid for upfront by growers without any immediate return from the market, and the new system could be ‘dead weight’ if it doesn’t provide a marketing tool at the consumer level. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NOFIMA)
Source : The packer More...
09 June 2009
ETHICAL CORPORATION INSTITUTE REVEALS THAT CONSUMERS ARE STILL PUTTING ETHICS FIRST
Of the 31 Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives analysed,by the Ethical Corporation Institute only 10% promote product traceability and only 13% have a product label that helps members to communicate ethics to the end consumer Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NOFIMA)
Source : Ethical corporation More...
29 May 2009
IRISH FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM CONDEMNED AFTER PORK DIOXIN SCANDAL
The current system for monitoring and tracing Irish pork is inadequate and should be overhauled urgently, a highly critical report from the country’s Parliament has said. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodNavigator.com More...
25 May 2009
TRACE ON RESEARCH CONNECTION 2009
The European Commission has organised on May 7th-May 8th, 2009 a high level research event in Prague under the Czech presidency. The EU commissioner Janez Potoènik opened the two day event where more than 1300 people participated from 53 countries.
TRACE joined 5 other EU funded food traceability projects (TraceBack, Sigma Chain, Prosafebeef and BioTracer) in a press conference on the outputs of traceability projects.
Heiner Lehr (FoodReg) made a live demonstration to interested journalists of TRACE’s food specification maps and its TraceFood framework. Information supplied by Heiner Lehr, TRACE web-correspondent (FoodReg)
Source : TRACE More... Download file
18 May 2009
DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO FIGHT FOOD FRAUD
Adulteration of food proteins is becoming a greater threat to industry as the food supply has become more globalized and economic crisis drives manufacturers to seek cheaper ingredients. US Pharmacopeia is holding a workshop to address the issue next month, bringing together experts from across the food industry to seek the best ways to prevent adulterated food from entering the food supply.
Information supplied by Simon Kelly, TRACE web-correspondent (IFR)
Source : FoodQuality More...
12 May 2009
TRACING YOUR FOOD: INTERACTIVE INFORMATION
Tracing your food is an interactive animation web site that will exemplify the TraceFood framework from different points of view. The TraceFood framework tries to guide food businesses in the implementation of good traceability practices and gives the industry tools (most notably TraceCore) to establish global food traceability. Information supplied by Heiner Lehr, TRACE web-correspondent (Foodreg)
Source : TRACE More...
09 May 2009
TRACE IN RESEARCH EU FOCUS
Measuring performance: the Czech Republic in the ERA (May 2009 issue)
Issue no 4 of the series offers an overview of the Czech Republic research and development activities. The supplement presents the R&D; priorities of the Czech EU Council Presidency, the participation of the country in the EU framework programmes for research, and the national R&D; and innovation system. Furthermore, it gives an insight of the research potential of the Czech Republic by presenting more than 20 examples of projects jointly achieved by Czech researchers together with other European and international partners.
In this issue:
The Czech Republic and the framework programmes for research
Success stories (including information on TRACE project)
Support for knowledge and technology transfer Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : Research EU Focus More... Download file
04 May 2009
5TH TRACE CONFERENCE: A BIG SUCCESS
The recent TRACE conference that took place in Germany was a big success with nearly 150 people attending the 2.5 days workshop and meeting. Representatives from the food industry, regulatory bodies, academia, SME's and consumer organisations attended the "TRACE in practice" conference. The workshop "Isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) ", the plenary session on new methods and systems for confirming the origin of food, the parallel sessions on analytical techniques for authenticating food and on traceability systems now and in future attracted people from 85 institutes issue from 25 European and non European countries. The lectures and posters are available on the TRACE website. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
28 April 2009
GLOBALISATION OF THE FOOD CHAIN
The globalisation of the food chain, which has seen more and more food that is grown in one part of the world but processed and consumed in others, means that a disease outbreak or food scare in one country can quickly be felt elsewhere. The chief supply officer at one multinational food company says that three to five years ago, a food scare in the US was likely to be confined to that country, because the ingredients for its products were sourced and manufactured there. But now, some 60 per cent of ingredients are sourced and used globally. Information supplied by Simon Kelly, TRACE web-correspondent (IFR)
Source : Financial times Download file
27 April 2009
A LABEL AGAINST THE FRAUDS ON THE WINE
It is estimated that 30% of the wine bottles sold in Europe are falsified. Some countries as China even recognize that 70% of the imported wines are falsified. In this context, the operational technical centre of wine (CTOV), in Spain, announced the development of a label including a security system very similar to the one used on banknotes and some identity documents. This adhesive label, we can easily apply between the neck and the stopper of the bottles, includes an invisible code and an encrypted system storing informations on each wine, cellar, vineyard... Each wine producer would be in charge to activate itself its own labels via a CTOV patented technology. This system would cost only 3 centimes Euro by bottle. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : World Press
11 April 2009
TRACEABILITY IN THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN IN US
A recent work carried out by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) showed that that only 5 of the 40 purchased products could be traced through each stage of the food supply chain back to the farm or border. The ability to trace the remaining food products through each stage of the food supply chain was limited because: (1) food facilities often did not maintain lot-specific information, (2) some products were not labeled with lot-specific information, and (3) a number of food facilities mixed raw food products from a large number of farms. Information supplied by Charles Hurburgh, TRACE web correspondent (IOWA State University)
Source : Office of Inspector General (OIG) More... Download file
10 April 2009
FDA LOOKS FOR WAYS TO PREVENT ADULTERATION OF FOOD, SUPPLEMENTS
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to hold a meeting designed to find ways to prevent the adulteration of food for economic reasons. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : NutraIngredients-USA.com More...
09 April 2009
MORE FOOD FRAUD EXPECTED AS PRICES RISE
Worldwide trade in fake foods not only costs processors in terms of damage to brands, but also means companies have to spend more on security measures,such as holograms on packaging. Information supplied by Simon Kelly, TRACE web correspondent (IFR)
Source : FoodQualityNews More... Download file
07 April 2009
NINTH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 9th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find the announcement for the final TRACE annual conference planned on 2nd and 3rd December 2009 at the “Autoworld Brussels” in Belgium. The registration will be open on 30th April 2009.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
31 March 2009
ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY UPDATE AT O.I.E.
Discrepancies between national identification of live animals and traceability systems of animal products make it difficult to trace products of animal origin throughout the food chain at the world level; developing countries risk losing out on market access because of trade barriers that sometimes are put in place as a result of these discrepancies. The best way to prevent this is for all countries to progressively implement international standards, such as those of the O.I.E. and Codex Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : MEATPOULTRY More...
24 March 2009
NEW ANTI-FRAUD TOOL AIMS TO BE ‘ON THE DOT’
A new collaboration aimed at developing quantum dots to fight counterfeiting could combat such fraud in the food and beverage market. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : Food ProductionDaily.com More...
23 March 2009
WATERLOGGED BEEF FOOD IN CHINA
Shanghai authorities are planning citywide inspections of farm products after shoppers complained about finding beef saturated with water in a local market. The widespread practice of injecting water into meat increases its weight, enabling sellers to earn more money, but it also raises the likelihood of spoilage or contamination with chemicals or industrial waste. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : REUTERS More...
18 March 2009
TRACEABLE SEAFOOD CREATES PROFIT AND PROTECTS ENVIRONMENT
While the cod fishing industry is struggling to stay afloat, one company has achieved a competitive advantage using a traceability system from TraceTracker ASA. Hermes AS, a Norwegian freezing trawler, has already contracted to sell half of its yearly quota of whitefish to customers because it can provide a detailed history of each product. Information supplied by Laura Gray, TRACE web-correspondent (TraceTracker)
Source : TraceTracker More... Download file
11 March 2009
EU AUTHORIZES IMPORTS OF THE GM RAPESEED T45
The European Union has authorized imports of a genetically modified (GM) rapeseed type, clearing the way for a resumption of oilseed trading with Canada.The authorization is valid for 10 years, and any products derived from this GM oilseed rape will be subject to the EU's strict labeling and traceability rules. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : REUTERS More...
04 March 2009
TEST DEVELOPED TO EXPOSE ORGANIC MILK FRAUD
Scientists in Germany have developed a new test to detect conventional milk sold as organic, in a bid to help combat dairy fraud at the retail level. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily.com More...
27 February 2009
HALF OF ALL CONSUMERS IGNORE FOOD LABELS
About half of consumers never read the nutrition label before purchasing pre-packaged food, according to a new survey which adds weight to the Guidline Daily Amounts (GDA’s) debate. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodNavigator.com More...
17 February 2009
MORE FOOD FRAUD EXPECTED AS PRICES RISE
Counterfeiting is a major problem in the global food and drink industry with the level of fraud estimated at around $50bn a year, an audience at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting heard on 16th February, 2009. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodNavigator.com More...
17 February 2009
EXPOSED: THE GREAT 'LUXURY' FOOD FRAUD
Cheap food is being dressed up as top-quality produce in a vast fraud costing shoppers £7bn a year, it is claimed today. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : ThisIsMoney.co.uk More...
05 February 2009
MINERAL WATER BOTTLES FILLED WITH TAP WATER
A businessman who had won a contract to bottle and sell mineral water from the Blenheim Palace estate was found guilty of replacing with tap water. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Daily Telegraph More...
05 February 2009
COMPULSORY ORIGIN LABELLING FOR OLIVE OIL
Rules introduced in 2002 established optional labelling for olive oils, but this proved insufficient to avoid consumers being misled about the true characteristics and origin of certain products. Member States voted in favour of a European Commission proposal to introduce compulsory origin labelling for virgin and extra virgin olive oil. The new rules will apply from 1 July 2009.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : FlexNews More...
30 January 2009
UK MINISTER ORDERS CRACKDOWN ON LOOPHOLES IN FOOD LABELLING
Ministers from DEFRA, UK, have informed supermarkets that they should stop the practice of selling processed food which containers cheaper foreign meat, as British. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Independent More...
30 January 2009
EIGHTH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 8th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find the announcement for the 5th TRACE annual conference planned on 1 to 3 April 2009 near Munich in Germany.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
20 January 2009
TRACEABILITY OF HONEY ORIGIN BASED ON VOLATILES PATTERN PROCESSING BY ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
Head-space solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME)-based procedure, coupled to comprehensive twodimensional gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC–TOF MS), was employed for fast characterisation of honey volatiles. In total, 374 samples were collected over two production seasons in Corsica (n = 219) and other European countries (n = 155) with the emphasis to confirm the authenticity of the honeys labelled as “Corsica” (protected denomination of origin region). For the chemometric analysis, artificial neural networks with multilayer perceptrons (ANN-MLP) were tested. The best prediction (94.5%) and classification (96.5%) abilities of the ANN-MLP model were obtained when the data from two honey harvests were aggregated in order to improve the model performance compared to separate year harvests. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : Journal of Chromatography A More...
12 January 2009
TRACEABILITY AND DISCRIMINATION AMONG DIFFERENTLY FARMED FISH: A CASE STUDY ON AUSTRALIAN MURRAY COD
The development of traceability methods to distinguish between farmed and wild-caught fish and seafood is becoming increasingly important. However, very little is known about how to distinguish fish originating from different farms. The present study addresses this issue by attempting to discriminate among intensively farmed freshwater Murray cod originating from different farms (indoor recirculating, outdoor floating cage, and flow through systems) in different geographical areas, using a combination of morphological, chemical, and isotopic analyses. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry More...
08 January 2009
FOOD AND THE CZECH PRESIDENCY
The Czech presidency of the EU Council has published its work programme for the next six months, pledging progress on the food labelling regulation proposal, debate on food quality issues, simplification of the CAP and discussions on the policy’s future. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily.com More...
10 December 2008
WHAT ABOUT TRACEABILITY IN THE IRISH PORK FACTORIES?
All food and animal feed businesses are required to establish and implement food traceability systems which are compliant with current legislation. It is a legal requirement to have a system or set of procedures that allows food businesses to trace one step forward and one step back. This means that food businesses know who supplied them and where their product has gone. However, there is no legal requirement for food businesses to have traceability systems which can trace raw materials through the factory and into finished product (i.e. Process Traceability). So it is not a legal requirement for pork factories to be able to identify exactly which pork carcass from a particular farm went into each batch of finished pork product.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Food Safety Authority of Ireland More...
09 December 2008
WINES'S BOUQUET HAS OVERTONES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Among the complex mélange of molecules that create a wine's bouquet is another chemical signature: the amount of fossil-fuel-derived carbon dioxide in the air over the vineyard can be measured in the wine's alcohol. Researchers propose using the technique to track attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in a given region or to refine regional models of climate change. Information supplied by Grishja van der Veer, TRACE web-correspondent (Geochem)
Source : Discovery news More...
03 December 2008
UPDATED FIGURES SHOW CHINESE ILLNESSES AND DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH MELAMINE WERE UNDER ESTIMATED
The latest report from the Chinese Health Ministry shows that the number of deaths and illnesses resulting from the melamine contamination in milk powder were previously under estimated. The Ministry’s revised death toll is six, twice the previous figure. The number of infant illnesses was three times higher than that stated in September, now thought to be 294,000. The affected families are now demanding compensation. The scare reduced Chinese dairy exports by 92% in October compared to last year. Information supplied by Rebecca Millan, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Google/Associated Press More...
26 November 2008
EU-WIDE LABELLING STUDY LAUNCHED
A new research project, FLABEL (Food Labelling to Advance Better Education for Life), is aiming to be the first Europe-wide study of the various food labelling schemes and their effects on consumer dietary habits through a unique observation of consumers in ‘real life’ settings.
More information can be found at http://www.flabel.org/ Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague )
Source : FoodProductionDaily.com More...
19 November 2008
WHERE DOES YOUR FOOD COME FROM? -- GLOBAL CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE ANSWERS
As food safety grips current headlines, consumers continue to demand greater transparency in the food supply chain. In response to these complex issues, business and science are coming together at a global conference highlighting verification of origin and traceability. The GoTrace Conference will be held in Dunedin, June 2009. And, it's already attracting international attention. Delegations from Europe, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand are expected.
Information supplied by Helen Darling, Managing Director (Oritain Global Ltd)
Source : Oritain Global Ltd More...
14 November 2008
LAUNCH OF FOOD FRAUD HOTLINE
A Food Fraud hotline has been launched by The Food Standards Agency. The hotline is to be used to gather information regarding the suspected use of fraudulent food sales. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Administrator (CSL)
Source : The Food Standards Agency More...
13 November 2008
A TRACE MEMBER ELECTED LEADER OF ISO WORKING GROUP
At the ISO Technical Committee TC234 "Fishery and Aquaculture" annual meeting in Madrid in November, Petter Olsen was elected to lead the ISO working group "Traceability of fish and fish products" which is a part of the TC234. This group will develop ISO standards for traceability of captured fish and for farmed fish; final versions to be delivered in 2011. The standards will have the same structure as the ad-hoc standards developed for various other food sectors in TRACE, and the underlying principle for the new standards will be unique identification of trade units and transformations described in the TraceFood Framework. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NOFIMA)
Source : TRACE More...
12 November 2008
SINO-EU TRACE WORKSHOP IN BEIJING: A BIG SUCCESS
The Sino-EU Workshop on Development and Application of Trace Technologies for Food Safety and Quality held in Beijing on 16th October 2008 was a big success. Nearly 80 people, mainly chinese researchers and agrofood companies attended the one day workshop. The lectures are available on the TRACE website on http://www.trace.eu.org/ws/ws_sinoeu.php
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
05 November 2008
MELAMINE MILK CRISIS
Following the discovery of melamine in powdered milk in China, The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) requested countries to increase vigilance on infant’s food products.
The agencies highlighted as well that melamine-contaminated products could spread on foreign markets.
Information supplied by Camille Miletto, CSL correspondent (CSL)
Source : FAO website More...
21 October 2008
SEVENTH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 7th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find the announcement for the 5th TRACE annual conference planned on 1 to 3 April 2009 near Munich in Germany.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
03 October 2008
TRACETRACKER HELPS TRAWLER SECURE ITS PRICES
Trawlers are beginning to build trust, loyalty, and profits through voluntary transparency as evidence by Norwegian trawler Hermes AS. This month, the trawler started to release extensive catch details online, using TraceTracker GTNet®. Information supplied by Laura Gray, TRACE web-correspondent (TraceTracker)
Source : TraceTracker Download file
02 October 2008
CONDEMNED FOR SALE OF GREAT WINES MIXED WITH COMMON WINE
A couple of Rmistes was condemned to eight month of suspended sentence to have sold on the E-Bay Internet site nearly 200 bottles of French great wines largely crossed with common beverage wine. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : REUTERS More...
01 October 2008
TRACETRACKER DEVELOPS FOOD TRACEABILITY PORTAL FOR DISNEY FRANCHISE
In November TraceTracker will unveil a new portal giving consumers direct access to traceability information for Disney food products. This web interface, designed in cooperation with Disney franchisee Simexinter, aims to engage and educate consumers while boosting the Disney brand and providing advertising opportunities. Information supplied by Laura Gray, TRACE web-correspondent (TraceTracker)
Source : TraceTracker Download file
01 October 2008
KOALA BRAND BISCUITS WITHDRAWN DUE TO MELAMINE
Lotte China Foods Co have withdrawn certain variets of Koala brand biscuits due to melamine contamination. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
30 September 2008
CHINATRACE TO BOOST THE “MADE IN CHINA” BRAND
TraceTracker and Shandong Institute of Standardization, today signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company named ChinaTrace. The company aims to boost the “Made in China” brand in both domestic and export markets. As the first on-line traceability system for Chinese products, it will provide quick, accurate and reliable product information to authorities, businesses and consumers. Information supplied by Laura Gray, TRACE web-correspondent (TraceTracker)
Source : TraceTracker More... Download file
29 September 2008
22 PEOPLE DETAINED OVER MELAMINE
22 people have been detained in North China after milk was found to be contaminated with melamine. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : China View More...
28 September 2008
BANGKOK RANCH CHOOSES TRACETRACKER
TraceTracker Innovation ASA, the leader in global traceability solutions, signed an agreement to provide Bangkok Ranch, one of the largest duck producers in the World, with complete traceability of their duck meat products in Asia, US, and Europe. Information supplied by Laura Gray, TRACE web-correspondent (TraceTracker)
Source : TraceTracker More... Download file
17 September 2008
NEW FOOD TRACING SYSTEM
The Shanghai food and drug administration (SFDA) announced this week that starting next year residents will be able to trace the farms where their eggs came from and what the chickens were fed. Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (EUROFINS)
Source : China Daily More...
12 September 2008
POULTRY FRAUD FROM BELGIUM?
1400 tons of meat being several years old have been confiscated by Ukrainian customs because the Belgium certificates looked a bit odd. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : WorldPoultry More...
03 September 2008
NEW PUBLICATION REGARDING THE TRACE PROJECT IN THE JGE
The current paper, written in the framework of the TRACE project, is related to the spatial interpolation of the deuterium and oxygen-18 composition of global precipitation using temperature as ancillary variable. Information supplied by Grishja Van der Veer, TRACE web correspondent (Geochem)
Source : TRACE More...
22 August 2008
EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF METHANOL IN COUNTERFEIT SPAR-BRAND IMPERIAL VODKA
Excess levels of methanol have been found in counterfeit bottles of Spar-brand Imperial vodka. The UK Food Standards Agency report that the level of methanol makes the vodka unsafe for consumption. The source of the counterfeit product has yet to be found. Information supplied by Rebecca Millan, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : www.food.gov.uk More... Download file
21 August 2008
TRAINING COURSE TRACEABILITY IN VIETNAM
Last May, a training course on traceability was organised in Vietnam in the framework of the FP6 project "Selamat'. This training was given by FoodReg assisted by RIKILT involved both in WP4-5 of the TRACE project. The presentations are now available on the Selamat website. Information supplied by Joop Van der Roest, TRACE web correspondent (RIKILT)
Source : SELAMAT More...
19 August 2008
TRAFFIC LIGHT LABELLING DEBUTS ON INDULGENT TREATS
Graham’s Bakery in Northern Ireland has become the first independent bakery in the UK to implement the traffic light labelling scheme.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : NutraIngredients.com More...
14 August 2008
NEW CODE TO PROTECT IMAGE OF BELGIAN CHOCOLATE
The Belgian Royal Association of the Chocolate, Praline, Biscuits and Sugar Confectionery Industry (CHOPRABISCO) has developed a ‘Belgian Chocolate Code’ that provides guidelines for labelling chocolate as coming from Belgium.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily.com More...
11 August 2008
US ORGANICS COMPANY USING TRACING SYSTEM TO ALLAY SAFETY CONCERNS
An organics company that links growers and food manufacturers has announced it is to integrate a technology that will enable it to track produce, as calls grow for a faster way of identifying the ‘smoking gun’ in outbreaks of foodborne illness.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily.com More...
11 August 2008
NEW TRACKING SYSTEM WILL ENSURE MEAT SAFETY, SAYS IT FIRM
A new tracking system will improve the visibility and traceability of meat and poultry products using RFID technology and thereby improve food safety in Norway, according to an IT company.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily.com More...
06 August 2008
EXPANSION OF THE FOOD TRACEABILITY SYSTEM IN JAPAN
Following the scandal in which imported eel was disguised as domestic, the Japanese government plans to expand the food traceability system that is currently applied only to beef to cover food in general Information supplied by Freddy Thomas, TRACE web-correspondent (Eurofins)
Source : Daily Yomiuri Online More...
31 July 2008
ETP'S IMPLEMETATION ACTION PLAN
The Implementation Action Plan details how the research priorities identified in the Strategic Research Agenda of the ETP Food for Life can be actioned. The European Technology Platform is a key influencer on the food research programme in FP7. Information supplied by Rebecca Millan, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : www.ciaa.be More...
31 July 2008
NEW FSA GUIDELINES AIM TO CUT BOGUS ‘NATURAL’ CLAIMS
The FSA has introduced stricter guidelines on food products described as ‘natural’. The guidelines aim to help consumers who may be confused by misleading labelling of food and drink products. Information supplied by Rebecca Millan, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : www.naturalproductsonline.co.uk More...
31 July 2008
INDIAN GOVERNMENT PLAN BASMATI DATABASE
Oversees buyers will be able to trace their supply of Indian grown Basmati rice thanks to a database being developed by the Union commerce ministry. As European and North American buyers are becoming more discriminating about where their food originates, this is an important step if India wants to increase its share of the global food trade. Information supplied by Rebecca Millan, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : www.livemint.com More...
30 July 2008
TRANSNATIONAL CALL FOR PROPOSAL ON TRACEABILITY TOPIC
The European SAFEFOODERA-net has recently launched its 2nd transnational call on the following topics concerning amongst the food safety topics, the traceability. The deadline for proposal submission is 15th of September 2008. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : SAFEFOODERA-net More...
30 July 2008
FOOD TRACEABILITY AROUND THE WORLD
Food Traceability Around the World - Volume 1 assesses the current status of food traceability in nearly 20 countries through contributions by
some of the world's leading industry
figures, technical experts and
academics. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Global Food Traceability Forum More...
13 July 2008
ROTTING CHEESE RECYCLED IN ITALY
Instead of destroying the cheese, some 40 Italian, British, German and Austrian firms reworked them using four companies headed by a Sicilian businessman. Three of the companies were based in Italy while another was based in Germany. Information supplied by Claude Guillou, TRACE Web-correspondent (EC-JRC-IHCP)
Source : AFP google More...
04 July 2008
SIXTH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 6th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. You will find several articles regarding the 4th TRACE annual conference planned on 23 to 25 April 2008 in Spain.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
27 June 2008
ALERT TO A FOOD FRAUD ACTIVITY
The Food Standards Agency and police are warning food companies to be on the alert to a fraud that may have affected a number of food businesses across UK. The fraud, which involves identity theft, could result in unsafe food being offered for sale. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : FSA More...
25 June 2008
PETER MAKES TRACEABILITY RECOMMENDATIONS TO EC
A series of strong recommendations to improve the implementation and effectiveness of traceability in the food supply chain has been made to the European Commission by the EU Framework 6 PETER project which held its final conference in Malaga in April. Information supplied by Andrew Callaway, PETER participant (Aim UK)
Source : PETER More... Download file
09 June 2008
RAW MILK CAMEMBERT RULE APPROVED
French authorities have approved revisions for the production of camembert cheese, which only allows products derived from raw milk to carry the sought after AOC Appellation Contrôlée (AOC) Camembert de Normandie. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily.com More...
06 June 2008
4TH TRACE CONFERENCE: A BIG SUCCESS
The recent TRACE conference that took place in Spain was a big success with nearly 170 people attending the 1.5 day meeting. Representatives from the food industry, regulatory bodies, academia, SME's and consumer organisations attended the "Lost without TRACE" conference. The workshop "TRACEFood Framework and TraceCore XML", the scientific session on analytical techniques and the PETER session attracted people from many European and non European countries. The lectures and posters are available on the TRACE website.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
26 May 2008
THE CANADIAN FOOD LABELLING INITIATIVE
This paper explains what "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" mean now and how it is used for food labels and advertising. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : ONTRACEAGRIFOOD More...
14 May 2008
TRACKING AND TRACING - MORE THAN JUST MEETING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Manufacturers are finding that the processes necessary for consistent production, government compliance and supply chain efficiency go a long way toward helping maintain brand value. From raw material procurement through manufacturing, shipping and distribution, to stocking retail shelves, the timely information derived from tracking and tracing operations drive greater efficiencies into the operation and make a much more responsive enterprise. Information supplied by Ouissam Abbas, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : FoodProductionDaily More... Download file
07 May 2008
LABEL MAKER CO-OPERATION SEEKS TRACEABILITY BOOST
A supplier of sensory labels designed for use on food and other consumer goods says it will team up with a traceability provider in a bid to offer processors heightened safety during distribution.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : FoodQualityNews.com More...
06 May 2008
CHEMOMETRICS FOR FOOD AUTHENTICATION
In the framework of the 9th Chemometrics Symposium of the Belgian Chemometrics Society organised on April 11th 2008 at the CRA-W in Gembloux, Lutgarde Buydens talked about “Chemometrics for food authentication” and explained the position and role of chemometrics and statistical methods in the TRACE project. Information supplied by Bieke Dejaegher, TRACE WP6 partner (VUB)
Source : TRACE More... Download file
29 April 2008
RESEARCH ON FOOD TRACEABILITY AT THE CRA-W
The "Pôle Technologique Agro-Alimentaire" (PTAA) reports in its 14th Newsletter, the training carried out by the CRA-W about the new technologies used for the food products traceability. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : PTAA More...
28 April 2008
TAINTED SUNFLOWER OIL IN SPAIN
Spain's Health Ministry has advised people not to consume sunflower oil after a contaminated batch was found in a shipment from Ukraine that has been delivered to Spain and at least three other countries. Information supplied by Grishja Van der Veer, TRACE web-correspondent (Geochem)
Source : Herald Tribune More...
25 April 2008
CHEAP FOOD DRESSED UP AS TOP QUALITY PRODUCE
There is mounting evidence of battery farm eggs being sold as free range, farmed fish passed off as wild and inferior meat labelled as organic. As much as 10 per cent of food sold through high street grocers and restaurants is not what it seems, says the UK consumer group, WHICH. Information supplied by Simon Kelly, TRACE web-correspondent (IFR)
Source : Daily mail More...
22 April 2008
OLIVE OIL FRAUD IN ITALY
Police in Italy have arrested 23 people and confiscated 85 farms in an operation that has exposed the scale of the country's fraudulent olive oil trade. Information supplied by Grishja van der Veer, TRACE web-correspondent (Geochem)
Source : Telegraph News More...
20 April 2008
FOOD CONSUMER SCIENCE
Lessons learnt from FP projects in the field of food and consumer science Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : European Commission, DG for Research Download file
16 April 2008
FIFTH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 5th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. In the spotlight: the announcement of the 4th TRACE annual conference planned on 23 to 25 April 2008 in Spain. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
11 April 2008
A CHALLENGING SPME-GCXGC-TOFMS TECHNIQUE TO IDENTIFY THE ORIGIN OF HONEY
The current paper, written in the framework of the TRACE project, introduces a challenging SPME–GCxGC–TOFMS technique enabling a comprehensive analysis of honey aroma compounds. The optimised method will be used for examination of volatile profiles of a large set of honeys of different botanical and geographical origins with the aim of assessing the feasibility of this strategy for traceability purposes. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : TRACE More...
09 April 2008
RFID TRACKING SYSTEM STORES WINE BOTTLE DATA
Franco-American technology firm eProvenance has developed a tracking system for the wine industry, designed to preserve the quality of fine wines and trace their origin. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : foodproductiondaily.com More...
08 April 2008
PORTABLE DEMONSTRATION TO SHOW HOW EPC/RFID WORKS
The BRIDGE project (Building Radio frequency IDentification for
the Global Environment) is launching an innovative software tool showing how the EPC/RFID network
works in real supply chain conditions. This new tool – free to download on the BRIDGE website
http://www.bridge-project.eu – is expected to significantly improve the understanding of the EPC/RFID
technology and contribute to increasing the use of this technology along European supply chains and
beyond. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : BRIDGE project More...
07 April 2008
BRUNELLO'S WINE SUSPECTED OF "COMMERCIAL FRAUD"
A true Brunello must be made only from grapes cloned from the Sangiovese variety identified by the pioneering Montalcino vintner Clemente Santi in the 19th century. But the investigators believe that some producers were mixing 15 per cent of other grapes, including Merlot, Cabernet and Sauvignon, with the cloned Sangiovese. Information supplied by Grishja Van der Veer, TRACE partner (Geochem)
Source : The Independent More...
04 April 2008
TAINTED WINE FOR SALE IN ITALY
The weekly magazine Espresso reported that 70 million litres of cheap wine on sale in local shops and supermarkets could contain illegal, harmful substances Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Europe news More...
28 March 2008
THE TRACE ONLINE DATABASE ON MOLECULAR MARKERS TO IDENTIFY ORIGIN OF MEAT, HONEY AND CEREALS
The goal of the TRACE WP3 was the characterisation of food products on the basis of DNA or protein detection methods. To disseminate the developed detection methods to identify origin of meat, honey and cereals, Agency BATS developed an online database on molecular markers, accessible from the TRACE website under www.trace.eu.org/mbdb. Information supplied by Jakob Lindenmeyer, TRACE WP3 partner (Agency BATS)
Source : TRACE More...
21 March 2008
A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR SEAFOOD PRODUCTS
The general objective of the project VALID within SEAFOODplus integrated programme was to define a validation model for obtaining seafood traceability along the whole chain that could be considered as a guide and reference by all the agents involved in the fishery chain as well as by the control authorities. Information supplied by Begona Perez Villarreal, TRACE subcontractor (AZTI Tecnalia)
Source : AZTI-Tecnalia More... Download file
19 March 2008
CONSUMERS SEEK NEW TASTES FROM ORIGIN CHOCS, SURVEY
More than a third of regular chocolate-eaters would relish more choice in the kinds of products available, indicates a new survey by Barry Callebaut that also shows growing interest in chocolate from beans of different provenance. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : foodnavigator.com More...
14 March 2008
COMBATING FOOD FRAUD SEMINAR OUTLINES LATEST TECHNIQUES
At the last seminar organised by the FSA last month on food authenticity and the analytical tools that can detect fraud, Paul Brereton presented the use of a specification approach for determining geographical origin as developped in the TRACE project. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : TRACE More... Download file
13 March 2008
THE "CREMANT DE WALLONIE" ON THE TABLE
Two Belgian wines were recognised AOC (Appelation d'Origine Contrôlée) by the Walloon Government: the "Cremant de Wallonie" and the "Vin mousseux de qualité de Wallonie". More information regarding the Belgian AOC wines can be find on http://www.vinsdebelgique.be Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Skynet Actu More...
06 March 2008
EUROPEAN RESEARCH ON TRADITIONAL FOODS
This publication, produced by the DG Research of the European Commission, brings together some projects in the area of traditional food. The task of promoting and sustaining traditional foods involves research into nutritional benefits, food technology and modern production techniques, and supports SMEs research investments. One of the projects reported in this book is the TRACE project. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CORDIS More...
27 February 2008
PARMESAN CHEESE MUST COME FROM ITALY
The Europe's highest court rejected the notion that the name "Parmesan" is generic and not protected. Therefore, only cheeses bearing the protected designation of origin (PDO) "Parmigiano Reggiano" can be sold under the name "Parmesan". Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : EUbusiness More...
26 February 2008
BREWERS CAUTIOUS OVER EU TRACEABILITY PLAN
New proposals designed to improve the traceability of consumer goods like beer have been cautiously welcomed by an association of European brewers, despite concerns over the exact cost of the system. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : beveragedaily.com More...
21 February 2008
MOBILE TRACEABILITY CONSUMER APPLICATIONS
TraceTracker showed how a mobile phone with a 2D-barcode reader application connected to the internal mobile camera could be used by a consumer at the retail store to retrieve traceability information on a product. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TraceTracker More...
07 February 2008
FEEDBACK ON THE EU LABELLING PROPOSAL
Following the EU proposal of 31 January, for modernising and reforming EU labelling requirements for food and drink, you will find here the main significant changes for the food manufacturers, in particular regarding the precision of provenance. Information supplied by Ouissam Abbas, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : FoodNavigator More...
07 February 2008
SCIENTISTS TEST HOW 'ORGANIC' ORGANICS ARE
Fraud in organic farming may become an increasing concern as the sector experiences rapid year-on-year growth, leading scientists to develop ways to test whether synthetic fertilizers were used. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : foodnavigator.com More... Download file
06 February 2008
LOST WITHOUT TRACE: NEW APPROACHES FOR TRACING THE ORIGIN OF FOOD
The 4th annual conference of the TRACE project will take place in Torremolinos, Spain on the 23-25 April 2008.
Traceability is essential to ensure that all food products are documented at every step of food production and distribution. The TRACE project aims to provide systems that can not only trace food, but are also capable of confirming its origin. A key issue is electronic exchange of information between the links in the supply chain and verification of this information.
The Trace conference will include the workshop, “TraceFood Framework and TraceCore XML –International standard for electronic exchange of product information in the food supply chain”.
The workshop will take place on the 23rd of April
In addition there will be sessions regarding stakeholder views towards traceability and sessions on analytical methods for authenticating food.
Contact email: trace2008@fiskeriforskning.no Information supplied by TRACE organising committee, NIFA (fiskeriforskning)
Source : TRACE More...
01 February 2008
STRICTER AND SIMPLER FOOD LABELLING PROCEDURES
The European Commission voted on legislation to introduce mandatory regulations for food and drink labelling across Europe. The country of origin should be determined in accordance with the Community Custom Code. The origin or place of provenance of the main ingredients must also be listed if those ingredients originate from a different place than the finished product.
Information supplied by Ouissam Abbas, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Food navigator More...
28 January 2008
FOURTH TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 4th Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. In the spotlight: the announcement of the 4th TRACE annual conference planned on 23 to 25 April 2008 in Spain. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
24 January 2008
PERSPECTIVE FOR FOOD 2030
On 17-18 April 2007 the Directorate-General for Research of the European Commission organised a major Conference on
the future research and competitiveness aspects of the European food industry. The overall purpose of the Conference was to anticipate research needs by 2030 and develop coherent actions in view of the diverse and increasingly important changes that the European food industry will have to face. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : European commission More...
23 January 2008
CHEMTRACE TOOLBOX FOR FOOD VERIFICATION AVAILABLE FROM VICIM
The Chemometrics Matlab toolbox, developed within TRACE will be made available to the public through the Virtual Institute on Chemometrics and Industrial Metrology (VICIM). The toolbox contains state-of-the-art modules to analyze data obtained in verification studies of food origin. Specifically, tools are available for filling missing data and to cope with outliers. ChemTRACE contains modules for robust PCA and robust SIMCA, Classification and Regression Trees (CART), Artificial Neural Networks, Discriminant Partial Least Squares (D-PLS) and Support Vector Machines. ChemTRACE is supported by a 2-days training course with hands-on exercises, which is mandatory for receiving the software. Training sessions are foreseen in The Netherlands and in Slovenia. Please consult the VICIM Website for the announcements of training sessions: www.vicim.com. More information can be obtained from info@vicim.com Information supplied by Bernard Vandeginste, TRACE web-correspondent (VICIM)
Source : TRACE More...
21 January 2008
VICIM LAUNCHES A CHEMOMETRICOMPENDIUM
The Virtual Institute on Chemometrics and Industrial Metrology (VICIM) launched its Chemometricompendium 2.0. Says Bernard Vandeginste, Director of VICIM: “There is a definite need for a comprehensive chemometrics help system that explains chemometric terms and concepts in a few sentences”. Although the system already contains over the 100 pages, it is still work in progress. New terms and concepts are continuously added, later on including links to references and software.
The Chemometricompendium (freeware) can be downloaded from the VICIM website: www.vicim.com.
Information supplied by Bernard Vandeginste, TRACE web-correspondent (VICIM)
Source : VICIM More...
18 January 2008
THE SIMPLER THE BETTER FOR FOOD LABELLING, SAYS STUDY
Simple front-of-pack nutritional labelling and endorsement by health organisations are most efficient in informing consumers, according to a new Unilever study. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : food&drink europe.com More... Download file
17 January 2008
NEW INTERNET-BASED FOOD TRACEABILITY SYSTEM
The Northern Irish Company, TraceAssured Ltd, has launched last 11th January a new online food chain traceability initiative aimed at providing the global food industry with the ability to trace the source and content of all food product ingredients instantly. More info on http://www.traceassured.com/company_info/ Information supplied by Ouissam Abbas, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : FoodQualityNews More... Download file
14 January 2008
FALSE CHAMPAGNE DESTROYED IN BELGIUM
3300 wine bottles originating from United States and falsely designated as Champagne were destroyed this week by the Belgian customs administration. Since the coming into force in 2004 of new Community legislation which enables Member States to intervene at the borders against goods suspected of infringing geographical indications, 14000 bottles have been destroyed.
Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : RTL-Info More...
11 January 2008
FINGERPRINTS COULD HELP STOP FAKE FOOD
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country are working on a way to develop a "fingerprint" using polyphenol groups to help cut adulteration in foodstuffs. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : nutraingredients.com More...
09 January 2008
RISK AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF TRACEABILITY IN THE AGRI-FOOD CHAIN
The 13th and 14th December 2007, in ISPRA, MARS PAC in collaboration with CO-Extra and TRACE consortia organised a workshop entitled “Risk and cost benefit analysis of traceability in the agri-food chain”. The aim of this workshop was to have open and constructive discussion about risk and cost benefit analysis applied to analytical and documentary traceability implemented in the food and feed chain, including internal traceability at farm level. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : European Commission - Joint Research Centre More...
08 January 2008
HOW TO READ A LABEL
In the European Union, rules are put in place on the labelling of foodstuffs to enable European consumers to get comprehensive information on the contents and the composition of food products. This leaflet helps consumers on how to read a label while purchasing their foodstuffs. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Health & Consumer Protection Directorate General More...
04 January 2008
HEALTH, SAFETY AND FOOD ORIGIN MAIN ISSUES FOR UK POLICY
The UK government has set in motion a review of food policy and strategies with the publication of an analytical study on current and emerging food trends Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : foodproductiondaily.com More...
03 January 2008
UK BODY OPENS NEW YEAR WHISKY CONSULTATION
It is not resolution, but regulation driving New Year optimism in Scotch whisky production, as the UK government this week opens consultation on new rules to protect the liquor's reputation internationally.
The proposed amendments will restrict how the product is labelled and sold in the country, with a particular focus on protecting the geographical origin of the product. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : beveragedaily.com More...
02 January 2008
FOOD SECURITY ASSESSMENT TOOLS AVAILABLE TO INDUSTRY
The FDA has unveiled a new set of self-assessment tools to help the food and cosmetics industries minimize the risk of their products being intentionally contaminated.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/defguids.html
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : nutraingredients.com More...
20 December 2007
EU PROTECTS 'BELGIAN JENEVER'
Belgian jenever (gin) received geographical recognition by the European Union.
Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : VRT Nieuws More...
17 December 2007
A LABEL FOR THE WALLOON FRITERIES
Like the cheese producers, the walloon "friteries" will have,next year, their own label. This label would give one to four cones to the fries shops, depending among other, on the quality of the potatoes produced in Wallonia. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : RTL Info More...
07 December 2007
RFID TEST ON REUSABLE CONTAINERS LAUNCHED
One of the world's largest field tests to combine radio frequency identification technology (RFID) with returnable packaging has been launched by an industry group. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : foodproductiondaily.com More...
05 December 2007
MORE INFORMATION ON RFID IN THE FOOD SECTOR
The site, DiscoverRFID.org, provides an internet information centre on radio frequency identification (RFID) including examples of some of the uses of RFID in the food sector as well as some case studies of the kind of testing performed by EPCglobal's Electronic Product Code (EPC). Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : foodproductiondaily.com More...
27 November 2007
SPIRITS GROUP CALLS FOR CHINESE COUNTERFEIT CRACKDOWN
A quarter of all spirits brands claiming to be of European origin now sold in China are counterfeit, according to an EU liquor association.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniová, TRACE Web-correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : Food & Drink Europe More...
26 November 2007
TRACEABILITY SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE AGRO-FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
An Italian SME has developed a Web-based traceability software system. Advantages of the system include its ability to be directly configured by food safety experts without the need of software code re-engineering; moreover the system allows for simultaneous management and monitoring of multiple supply chains by the same organisation. The company is looking for consultancy firms that implement food-safety-related standards and recommendations across agro-food supply chains.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : IRC Network More...
22 November 2007
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR THE UK'S FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
The new Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency is announced. Tim Smith formerly of Arla Foods takes over from John Harwood in 2008. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE Web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Production Daily More...
15 November 2007
FIGHTING FOOD FRAUD WITH SCIENCE
The September issue of the Chemistry world magazine gives an overview of the scientific techniques to fight the food fraud, in particular the ones developped in the TRACE project. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Chemistry world magazine More... Download file
09 November 2007
LAMB MEAT ORIGIN ASSIGNED BY STABLE ISOTOPES ANALYSIS,
Multi-element (H,C,N,S) stable isotope ratio analysis was tested for its suitability as a means for geographical provenance assignment of lamb meat from several European regions. The first results obtained in the framework of the TRACE project are presented in the linked publication. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More...
07 November 2007
SURVEY ON THE MEAT CONTENT OF CERTAIN MEAT PRODUCTS
A recent survey carried out by the FSA has shown that most manufacturers are able to calculate meat contents by species, in response to changes in labelling legislation requirements. This survey also evaluated the methods used to calculating meat content.
Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
05 November 2007
SPANISH CHEESES TO BENEFIT FROM MODERN LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGIES
In the framework of the European project CABRFID entitled "The Cabrales cheese traceability based on RFID technologies", German researchers are helping cheese makers from the northern Spanish region of Asturias apply the latest in logistics to their small scale operations. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CORDIS More...
02 November 2007
TRACEABILITY IN THE BOVINE CHANNEL
The "Pôle Technologique Agro-Alimentaire" (PTAA) reports in its last Newsletter a summary on the traceability in the bovine sector including together the feedingstuffs, the animal and the meat. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : PTAA More...
30 October 2007
THIRD TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 3rd Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. In the spotlight: TRACE at the fourth seafoodplus conference Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE More... Download file
29 October 2007
CHEMOMETRICS IN FOOD TRACEABILITY STUDIES
During a 2-days workshop, the Chemometrics Toolbox developed in TRACE for analyzing complex data obtained in traceability studies has been rolled-out to the TRACE partners. The toolbox will be further developed and made available through the Virtual Institute of Chemometrics and Industrial Metrology (www.vicim.com) Information supplied by Bernard Vandeginste, TRACE WP6 leader (VICIM)
Source : TRACE Download file
26 October 2007
VALIDATION TOOLS FOR FISH SPECIES IDENTIFICATION
AZTI-Tecnalia has launched a free DNA database as part of the work developed in the Traceability pillar of the SEAFOODplus Integrated project. Information supplied by Begona Perez Villarreal, TRACE subcontractor (AZTI Tecnalia)
Source : SeaFoodPlus - AZTI Tecnalia More... Download file
23 October 2007
ONTRACE, A CANADIAN INITIATIVE
OnTrace Agri-food Traceability is a Canadian corporation aiming to build and implement a traceability framework for the agriculture and agri-food sectors in Ontario and to co-ordinate with other national, provincial and commodity initiatives. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : OnTrace More...
15 October 2007
“CONSUMER ASSOCIATIONS’ OPINION ON THE FOOD TRACEABILITY INFORMATION
At the international conference entitled “FOOD PROCESSING INNOVATION NUTRITION CONSUMERS’ held on 23 - 26 September 2007 in Radenci – Slovenia, the TRACE consumer representative, Eleni Alevritou, co chair of the session ‘Food and consumers’, gave a speech entitled “Consumer associations’ opinion on the desirable kind-amount of food traceability information accessible to the individual consumer”. After a short presentation of TRACE project, she focused on the results of the survey conducted among consumer associations.
Information supplied by Eleni Alevritou, TRACE web-correspondent (EKPIZO)
Source : TRACE WP8 Consumer awareness More... Download file
12 October 2007
4TH TRACE CONFERENCE - LOST WITHOUT TRACE
The 4th TRACE annual conference "Lost without TRACE - New approaches for tracing the origin of food" will take place in Torremolinos in Spain on 23-25 April 2008. Agenda and information will be shortly available on the website. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TRACE scientific committee
08 October 2007
RECALL OF BATCHES OF MR KIPLING ALMOND SLICES MISLABELLING
Manor bakeries recalls certain batches of Mr Kipling Almond slices due to a labelling error resulting in an undeclared allergen. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
24 September 2007
REVISION OF FOOD LABELLING GUIDANCE ON COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
The Food Standards Agency asks for feedback regarding the "Country of Origin Guidance" published in 2002 in order to improve the guidance. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
17 September 2007
A NEW MARK TO AUTHENTICATE CHINESE FOOD
The "CIQ" mark (China Inspection and Quarantine) on the packaging of chinese food will guarantee both food safety and authenticity of products manufactured in China. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Food Production daily More...
07 September 2007
USURPED APPELLATION IN WINE
A third of AOC French wine does'nt deserve their label following a survey conducted by the consumer association "UFC-Que choisir". Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : UFC QUE CHOISIR More...
16 August 2007
CHOCOLATE DEFINITION MAY CHANGE IN THE USA
The federal government is asked by US manufacturers to allow vegetable oil to substitute for cocoa butter. This law is already enforced in EU. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Salt Lake Tribune More...
15 August 2007
US TO ADOPT QUALITY STANDARDS FOR OLIVE OIL?
According to the California Olive Oil Council, standards for labelling grades of olives oil will be adopted by the end of the current year. They petitioned the USDA in 2004 to set these standards. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Business Wire More...
10 August 2007
US CONSUMER WANT COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELLING FOR FOOD
Consumers and family farmers call for enacting country of origin Labelling (COOL) laws. The labelling requirement is supported by 92 % of consumes, but face an uncertain outcome in the US Senate. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : YubaNet.com More...
09 August 2007
WILD VS. FARM FISH TEST DEVELOPED
UK scientists have developed a method based on differences in the composition of the fatty component to discriminate wild or farm sea bass. This method may help to solve mislabelling problems for wild and farmed products. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Science Daily More...
03 August 2007
RFID BEING TESTED WITH MANUFACTURERS
An EU-funded project to develop radio frequency identification (RFID) will launch pilot studies with manufacturers this year (www.bridge-project.eu). Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE Web Correspondent (ICT Prague)
Source : Food Production Daily More...
02 August 2007
A EU REPORT ON MEMBER STATES FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS
Italy and Greece are criticised in this report, because they have not yet complied with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : FoodProductionDaily More...
02 August 2007
TRACKING CHEESE FROM PRODUCTION TO THE SHOP
A system has been developed by scientists from the University of Dortmund which allows them to follow the movement of a Spanish cheese from production, through ripening and into the shop. The system, which uses a combination of a RFID transponder and a serial number, would also enable customers to view this production information for the cheese that they have purchased. Information supplied by Janice Lofthouse, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Production Daily More...
31 July 2007
PEPSICO TO CLARIFY AQUAFINA WATER SOURCE
PepsiCo are replacing labels on bottles Aquafina water after pressure from Consumer Accountability International to ensure that there was no confusion about the origin of the water. Information supplied by Jessica Shivji, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Production Daily More...
27 July 2007
A UK STUDY REVEALS A LACK OF PUBLIC TRUST OVER FOOD ALERTS
UK consumers are turned off by products recalls: 70 % of 1000 interviewees are not aware of national product alerts. 80 % don’t trust information given by manufacturers and retailers. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Quality News More...
27 July 2007
ISO 22005: NEW INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR TRACEABILITY
ISO 22005:2007, published this month, gives the principles and specifies the basic requirements for the design and implementation of a feed and food traceability system. It can be applied by an organization operating at any step in the feed and food chain.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily More...
26 July 2007
BOTULISM OUTBREAK CANNED MEAT RECALLS
The US government has warned Monday consumers and retailers to take urgent action to rid their shelves of more than 90 different products produced by Castleberry�s Food co. So far four cases of botulism have been reported in the USA. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : the Seattle Times More...
26 July 2007
THE EU'S ACTIONS REGARDING THE FOOD TRACEABILITY
Traceability is a risk-management tool which allows food business operators or authorities to withdraw or recall products which have been identified as unsafe. It is a cornerstone of the EU’s food safety policy. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : EC Health and consumer protection DG More...
25 July 2007
THE GERMAN CITIZEN ASKS FOR INFORMATION ON FOOD ORIGIN
The German citizen asks strengthly to be informed about the source and origin of their food. Over 95 % of the population feel that they are not properly informed!
Information supplied by Hermann Broll, TRACE web-correspondent (BfR)
Source : Verbraucher Zentrale More...
24 July 2007
FSA REVISES ITS REGULATORY GUIDANCE ON FOOD SAFETY
The UK Food Standards Agency has produced a regulatory guidance on food safety, traceability, and recalls in a bid to help processors lower the cost of complying with EU regulations. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : FSA More...
23 July 2007
ITALIAN POULTRY LABELLING REJECTED BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION
EU Commission has deemed illegal the country-of-origin labelling for poultry in Italy, because it could cause market discrimination. Italy’s processors would have to source their poultry from the country’s producers – usually they source their ingredients from the cheapest country. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food navigator More...
20 July 2007
EUROPEAN COMMISSION IS REVIEWING LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
The European Commission are revising Food Labelling Directive with the aim of reducing the burden on industry. At a meeting held by the UK Food and Drink Federation, UK food manufacturers and retailers stated need simpler and more consumer friendly labels. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : FoodNavigator More...
19 July 2007
A NEW SYSTEM TO TRACE HAM
The new food-labelling and traceability system developed by Eurofins/Biolab jointly with the university of Bologna uses vegetable tracer with known DNA fingerprint to trace the ham. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : EUROFINS More...
18 July 2007
MISLABELLED MEAT IN KENYA
The Kenian Governement discovered that wild animals were sold as beef. Animals are illegaly slaughtered and can be infected by dangerous diseases such as ebola or anthrax. Beef is usually sold with higher price than bush meat. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : The News Journal More...
16 July 2007
IBM REPORT HIGHLIGHTS TRACEABILITY AS THE KEY TO CONSUMER TRUST
According to a recent study conducted in US and UK by IBM, 3 out of 5 consumers report increased knowledge about the contents of the food they buy as well as a desire for even more knowledge about product sources and contents. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : IBM More... Download file
13 July 2007
FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS AGAINST REDUCED HACCP REQUIREMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The Institute of Food Science and Technology is against exemption of small businesses (with fewer than ten employees ) from HACCP requirement. This amendment is proposed by the European Commission and aims at reducing administrative burdens. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food production daily More...
12 July 2007
"FAKE" DRINKING WATER PROBLEM HITS BEIJING
According to the Beijing Times newspaper, half of the water coolers (100 millions barrels) use counterfeit branded water. Tap water or purified water substitute quality bottled water brands. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Reuters More...
11 July 2007
CODEX ADOPTS 44 FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY STANDARDS
Codex Alimentarius Commission sets risk analysis principles to help governments establish their own standards. These standards are developed by FAO and WHO, and aim to eliminate what the UN calls “unjustified technical barriers”. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodnavigator More...
10 July 2007
CONCERNS OVER BASMATI RICE
Concerns over the authenticity of rice purporting to be Basmati have been raised in India Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : economictimes.indiatimes.com More...
07 July 2007
CONSUMER ASSOCIATION ACCUSES SOME US FARMERS OF MISLEADING CONSUMERS
The US Organic Consumers Association claims that some US dairy farmers have practice of storing cows under cramped factory farm conditions, exploiting loopholes in US Organic legislation. They spotlight the need for strong organic standards in the USA. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodproductiondaily More...
05 July 2007
RADICAL CHANGES TO EUROPEAN WINE UNVEILED
Commissioner Mariann Fischer-Boel announced radical new changes for European wine producers. The new label will stipulate the grape variety, the grapes’ place of origin and the year but will allow wines to be mixed. Therefore it will be possible to blend wines from EU countries. Some producers of fine wines are unhappy with the package of measures. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Guardian More...
04 July 2007
FOOD FRAUD: ITALY REACTS
The Italian farmers’ union, Coldiretti, have launched a campaign against global food fraud, principally about mozzarella and Parmesan. They explained that food pirates falsify the geographical identity of food to deliberately confuse the consumer. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Times More...
03 July 2007
‘LOCAL MILK’ SOLD BY RETAILER PRODUCED 240 KM AWAY
TESCO are selling milk labelled as "Local Choice Milk" that was produced 150 miles away from where it was sold, the BBC News reports. BBC article highlights the difficulty in defining "local". Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : BBC news More...
02 July 2007
SECOND TRACE NEWSLETTER RELEASED
The 2nd Food authenticity and traceability newsletter is available now. In the spotlight: the 3rd TRACE conference in Crete. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : TRACE More...
02 July 2007
EU COMMISSION RELEASED ANNUAL REPORT
EU national regulators published that they have sent 6,840 notifications of food and feeds found to be unsafe during 2006, a five percent drop compared to 2005. This drop is induced by tougher measures against illegal dyes. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodproductiondaily More...
29 June 2007
EUROMARC IN SUPPORT TO THE MOUNTAIN AGROFOOD PRODUCTS IN EUROPE
The new project of Euromontana, EuroMarc, started from the 1st February 2007 for 3 years. The main objectives are to assess the perceptions for and interest of European consumers and retailers of mountain food products in order to find ways of adding value to these products. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : EuroMarc More...
28 June 2007
180 CHINESE FOOD FACTORIES CLOSED BY INSPECTORS
180 Chinese food factories were closed after inspectors found industrial chemicals in products from candy to seafood. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NIFA)
Source : Haaretz.com More...
28 June 2007
LESS RESTRICTION ON NOVEL FOOD WOULD BOOST TRADE
EU regulation on novel food will be changed: traditional food use outside the EU for which there is data could enter the EU more easily. This regulation could have positive effect on EU innovation. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : food navigator More...
27 June 2007
DEATH SENTENCE FOR HEAD OF FOOD SAFETY AGENCY IN CHINA
After a series of contaminations that has drawn international attention, Beijing sends a stern message by meting out a death sentence to the head of food safety agency in China. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NIFA)
Source : The wall street journal More...
26 June 2007
A UK STUDY REVEALS “SUPERBUG” STAIN IN PIGS
UK’s Soil Association found methicillin-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus (MRSA) in 21 per cent of chicken, 20 per cent of pork and 3 per cent of beef on sale to the public in the Netherlands. It is transferring from farm animals to humans with serious impact. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food production daily More...
23 June 2007
NEW EU LABELLING RULES FOR VODKA
EU parliament has agreed on a definition on vodka which results from a compromise between different previous definitions. This law allows companies to produce vodka derived from raw materials other than potatoes or cereal as long as they are listed on the label. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodanddrink More...
22 June 2007
WI-FI TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK THE FOOD PRODUCTS
A new WI-FI Asset Tracking System developped by G2microsystems provides location information as well as condition information like temperature, shock and light exposure on food product through the supply chain. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : foodqualitynews More...
20 June 2007
A NEW TRACEABILITY GUIDE FOR INDUSTRY
The new guide for EU processors on the bloc's traceability requirements emphasises that traceability is a risk-management tool that allows food operators to recall unsafe products. Information supplied by Hermann Broll, TRACE web-correspondent (Bfr)
Source : FoodProductionDaily More...
19 June 2007
FSA ANNUAL REPORT : OVER 1300 FOOD INCIDENTS IN 2006
FSA has investigated over 1300 food incidents in the UK and 81 food alert, for instance high profile outbreak of salmonella in chocolate. Food incidents were caused by spills, chemical toxins, pathogens and physical contaminant (e.g. glass). The report stresses the need of cooperation in order to take more appropriate and proportional action. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodproduction daily More...
18 June 2007
THE MAIN FOOD AND DRINK COUNTERFEITS, ACCORDING TO THE OECD
The last OECD report gives the most food and drink counterfeited products: kiwis, conserved vegetables, milk powder, butter, ghee, baby food, instant coffee, alcohol, drinks, confectionery, and hi-breed corn seeds. OECD recommend that Government should increase their enforcement of existing laws and should increase cooperation with industry. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : FoodQualityNews More...
13 June 2007
A NEW EU ORGANIC REGULATION VOTED YESTERDAY
Entering into force in January 2009, a new organic Regulation and labelling has been agreed by European agriculture ministers yesterday. It aims to help consumer to recognize organic products throughout the EU more easily. GMO products are still banned for use in organic products, but the 0.9% accidental threshold also applies now to organic food. Other aspects include the manditatory use of the EU organic logo. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web-Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodnavigator More...
07 June 2007
NEW EU RULES ON QUICK FROZEN FOODS
EU wants more prescriptive safety rules for quick frozen food. Safety rules are written in a draft Codex Alimentarius food safety code. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Production daily More...
07 June 2007
TESCO TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON CARBON FOOTPRINT OF FOOD
Tesco are to undertake a £5 million academic research study on methods for calculating the carbon content of retail goods. Information supplied by Þór Jónatansson, TRACE Web Correspondent (Maritech)
Source : Orion Magazine More...
01 June 2007
OVER 1 MILLION FAKE FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCTS SEIZED IN EUROPE LAST YEAR
The European Commission announced yesterday that a total of 1,177,785 fake food and beverage products were seized by member states customs officials in 2006, a drop of 77 per cent, according to the EU's annual report on the issue. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Navigator More...
31 May 2007
TRACEABILITY PROSPECTS IN THE VEGETABLE SECTOR
The recent traceability workshop held in Gembloux in the framework of the 40 years White paper, gave an overview of the way traversed and the prospects regarding the traceability in the vegetable sector. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CRA-W More... Download file
30 May 2007
THE SCOTCH SMOKED SALMON COMPANY LTD WITHDRAW SALMON PRODUCTS
The Food Standards Agency has published a food alert for smoked salmon. The Scotch Smoked Salmon Company Ltd has withdrawn batches of Salmon as a precautionary measure against possible contamination by Listeria. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Food Standards Agency More...
30 May 2007
NEW TECHNIQUE FOR TRACEABILITY OF MOZZARELLA CHEESE
Italian researchers find a link between ribosomal DNA in Mozzarella and geographical origin. This technique allows tracing cheeses from different areas. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Journal of Applied Microbiology More...
29 May 2007
THE TIMES EXPOSES MISLABELLING OF CORN-FED CHICKEN
A Times survey of retail chicken labelled as "Corn-fed" revealed that a TESCO product "was not in keeping with the EU legislation". The work carried out at the Defra Central Science Laboratory was based on a test that uses the ratio of carbon isotopes to distinguish maize from other cereals. TESCO apologized for “this isolated incident“. Information supplied by Fanny Golfier, TRACE Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Times More...
22 May 2007
CRETE CONFERENCE - TRACE RESULTS ATTRACT PRESS INTEREST
The recent TRACE conference in Crete attracted considerable interest from the media and press. 170 people from 27 countries attended the 2 day conference (http://www.trace.eu.org/je/greece/index.php) that reported the first application of TRACE systems and methodology (see attached article in "The Times"). Participants also heard about a pan-european survey on what the consumer wants from traceability systems. An international forum on traceability held on Friday in conjunction with the PETER project (http://eu-peter.org) attracted speakers from Europe, US and Australia. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : Paul Brereton -TRACE More...
15 May 2007
FSA PUBLISHES RESULTS OF SURVEY SHOWING THE PRODUCTION METHOD AND GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN OF FISH
A recent survey carried out by the UK Food Standards Agency has shown that fish sold in UK supermarkets/retailers was incorrectly labelled. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
09 May 2007
FARMED FISH SOLD AS "WILD" BY UK SUPERMARKETS
A Food Standards Survey which has been published has revealed that fish samples were sold to customers and wrongly labelled as "wild" when they were in fact "farmed". Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Daily Mail More...
08 May 2007
NEW FAO PROGRAMME ON "SPECIFIC QUALITY"
A new FAO programme started in February 2007 concerning the `specific quality` of food. The overall objective of the programme is to assist Member Countries to develop specific quality policies in relation to the origin and traditions that are adapted to their economic, social and cultural milieu. Information supplied by Hermann Broll, TRACE web-correspondent (BfR)
Source : C@ribbean HACCP Alliance More...
07 May 2007
WINES WITH COUNTERFEIT ORIGIN IN THE CZECH MARKET
Roughly 5.5 millions of liters of wine with false certificate of origin or without any certificate were detected by Czech Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA). Wines were passed off as a production of domestic origin. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : NOVINKY.CZ More...
11 April 2007
MEAT TRACEABILITY NEEDS MORE RESEARCH
Europe needs to develop more forensic techniques to "fingerprint" meat and so, to fight against fraud. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NIFA)
Source : JAVNO More...
06 April 2007
MONIQA NOE KICK-OFF MEETING
Last month, was held in Vienna the kick-off meeting of the MoniQa project. This project aims to harmonise analytical methods for monitoring and controlling quality and safety in the food supply chain by producing common tools such as guidelines for harmonisation of detection methods and technologies, Good Traceability Practices, databases for food quality and safety assessment and socio-economic impacts of new EU food quality and safety regulations Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : MoniQa project More...
04 April 2007
A COMMON VISION FOR RFID IN EUROPE
The more intensive and extensive use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) raises questions in the areas of privacy, security, technological reliability and international compatibility. The European Commission is continuing a wide-ranging public debate on the opportunities and challenges posed by this technology for government, industry and society at large. Information supplied by Eleni Alevritou, TRACE web-correspondent (EKPIZO)
Source : Europe's Information Society More... Download file
27 March 2007
MEAT LABELLING IN FOODSERVICE OUTLETS
Several surveys show that more and more consumers want to know the origin of the meat they eat. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : The online meat trades journal More...
16 March 2007
3RD TRACE CONFERENCE - LAST CHANCE FOR DISCOUNTED ACCOMODATION
The 3rd TRACE conference "Traceability: perspectives from science, supply chain and the consumers" takes place in Crete on 26-27 April 2007. TRACE has reserved 200 rooms at reduced rates until 26/3/07. If you want to take advantage of this discount register now! Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : Agricultural University of Athens Download file
09 March 2007
RFID: AN ESSENTIAL TOOL TO MANAGE THE FOOD CHAIN
Radio frequency identification technology is more and more used to trace and track goods throughout the supply chain Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : FoodProductionDaily More...
09 March 2007
FAKE VODKA FOUND IN UK
Thousands of litres of fake vodka, containing enough methanol to be a serious health risk, were found in Wales. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : BeverageDaily More...
05 March 2007
TRACE 3RD ANNUAL MEETING
We would like to remind you that the deadline for the registration as well as for submission of presentations and posters for the open session of the Third Annual Meeting is the 16th of March.
Information supplied by Aggeliki Roussou, TRACE meeting organizer (AUA)
Source : TRACE AUA team More...
02 March 2007
WINE SCANDAL IN BELGIUM
French wine with false label have been identified in Belgium. 500.000 liters of AOC wine blended with simple wine table will be destroyed. Information supplied by Claude Guillou, TRACE web-correspondent (JRC-IHCP)
Source : La Dernière Heure More...
25 February 2007
RFID IN THE CANADIAN SUPERMARKETS AND HOMES ?
A survey conducted last month shows Canadians see the benefits of using Radio Frequency Identification in supermarket checkout lines and in their homes, but have reservations about the cost, privacy and reliability of the technology.
Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-correspondent (NIFA)
Source : Marketing Daily More...
25 February 2007
THE FP6-IP BIOTRACER PROJECT IS LAUNCHED
The project BIOTRACER dedicated to improve bio-traceability of unintended microorganisms and their substances in food and feed chains is launched: the kick-off meeting was organised last week in Vienna.The project will focus on the meat, dairy and feed chains, as well as the risks associated
with bottled water. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : BIOTRACER More... Download file
14 February 2007
"LA BANDE DES FÉLAIT" : A NEW LABEL FOR THE MILK FROM WALLONIA
The label "La bande des féLait" guarantees now the geographic origin of the milk collected in the Ardenne area corresponding to the area defined for the PDO "Beurre d'Ardenne".
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : La libre More...
08 February 2007
A NEW COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE TRACE AND SIGMACHAIN EU PROJECTS
The EU-funded SigmaChain project (2006-2009, STREP) met in Tromsoe on February 5th 2007. The objective of SigmaChain is to develop a stakeholders guide on the vulnerability of food and feed chains to dangerous agents and substances, and to do pilot trials on poultry, water, salmon and milk powder. SigmaChain and TRACE are both part of the PETER umbrella, and so SigmaChain invited TRACE representatives along for discussion and project presentation, to discuss possible overlap and collaboration between the projects. Information supplied by Petter Olsen, TRACE web-corespondent (NIFA)
Source : TRACE project More...
07 February 2007
TRACE CONTRIBUTION TO THE HONEY SECTOR
On 24th January 2007, the TRACE scientific committee was hosted in the FMA company (Famille Michaud Apiculteurs) near Pau in the West-South of France in order to plan the next demonstration activities regarding the traceability in the honey process.
Information supplied by Geneviève Franzoni, TRACE partner (FMA)
Source : TRACE project More... Download file
22 January 2007
ABOUT LOCAL FOOD IN THE FRENCH FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL MARKET
This study provided in the framework of the French-Norwegian project "Consumers conceptions of Local Food" give an overview of the Official signs of quality, including PDO/PGI, in the French food system. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : National Institute for Consumer Research - SIFO More...
22 January 2007
TRACE'S RESEARCH ON MINERAL WATER IN THE NEWS
The research being undertaken within TRACE to determine the geographical origin of mineral water was highlighted in the Times on Saturday (20/1). Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Project Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : The Times More...
15 January 2007
NEW LABEL FOR THE BELGIAN AND FLEMISH MUSSELS
On the initiative of the European Meat Industry Office, the trademarks "Belgische mosselen-Moules belges" and "Vlaamse mosselen-Moules flamandes" were registered to support the new Begian mussels producers. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Het belang van Limburg - on-line krant More...
03 January 2007
IRISH BEEF ORIGIN GUARANTEED BY DNA TECHNIQUE
The DNA TraceBack system developed by IdentiGEN Ltd provides an added value to the beef quality sold in the Irish stores Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : Meat Trades Journal More... Download file
20 December 2006
A CRL FOR FOOD PACKAGING
To support the food processors regarding the new law requiring a traceability system for packaging materials, the EU inaugurated on December 7th the new Community Reference Lab for food packaging at the EC-JRC in ISPRA
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CEE-Foodindustry More...
19 December 2006
CELEBRITY RESTAURANT FINED FOR SERVING FAKE ORGANIC FOOD
Julie's, a chic London restaurant, popular with celebrities has been forced to pay more than £11,500 in fines and legal costs for serving standard meat and chicken when its menu said it was organic. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Trace web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Sunday Times More...
07 December 2006
TRACEABILITY, A USEFUL TOOL FOR COMPANIES
Petter Olsen from the Norwegian Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research explains why traceability is a useful tool. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : TraceTracker More...
06 December 2006
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY TO DISCUSS FRAUD PLANS AT OPEN MEETING
The FSA will discuss food fraud and future recommendations at a meeting being held on 7th December with the UK's food regulator board of directors. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web correspondent - CSL (CSL)
Source : foodnavigator.com/europe More...
01 December 2006
POTENTIAL EGG FRAUD BEING INVESTIGATED IN UK
Egg inspectors in the UK are investigating the possible misslabelling of "free range eggs" after Ultraviolet scanning techniques revealed anomalies. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ More...
24 November 2006
INFOOD NETWORK
This new project "Infood Network" focuses on information sharing on food related environmental, safety and traceability aspects among European small-medium farms. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Infood network More...
20 November 2006
TRACE IN THE NEWS
Following on from last weeks article in the New Scientist, TRACE and food authenticity feature today in an article in The Independent. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : The Independent More...
13 November 2006
COUNTERFEITING AND PIRACY PROVING A SERIOUS THREAT
In 2005 over 75 million counterfieted goods were seized by the EU Customs since the launch of the Commission's Customs Action Plan. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : www.foodnavigator.com More...
10 November 2006
NEW SYSTEM TO HELP FIGHT COUNTERFEITING OF GOODS
The Joint Research Centre, the in-house service of the European Commission, has developed a new system which will help fight against food fraud. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : European commission More... Download file
09 November 2006
UK REGULATOR REVISES THE TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
After receiving complaints from the food sector regarding the high cost for the industry, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) published revised guidance notes on traceability. Information supplied by George Chryssochoidis, TRACE web-correspondent (AUA)
Source : www.foodproductiondaily.com More...
30 October 2006
NEW TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENT FOR PROHIBITED CATTLE MATERIAL
As from 9th January 2007 the FDA has made a new requirement that all food processors and cosmetic manufacturers must keep accurate traceability records showing the absence of prohibited cattle material in their products. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : FoodProductionDaily More...
27 October 2006
NEW MODEL FOR SME COOPERATION BASED ON TRACEABILITY
SEAFOODplus researchers are developing models for how SME's can stay competitive by using available information transferred based on open quality assurance and traceability Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : SEAFOODplus More...
20 October 2006
NEW ZEALAND MEAT ORIGIN GUARANTEED BY DNA TECHNIQUE
A DNA traceability method developed by AGResaerch could be used by the New Zealand meat sector to track the meat products Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (VSCHT)
Source : AG Research - New Zealand More...
09 October 2006
PETER PROJECT: PROMOTING EUROPEAN TRACEABILITY EXCELLENCE AND RESEARCH
One of the first major actions of a European Commission funded Specific Support Action takes place this week in York with a workshop entitled "Consolidating and Exploiting EU Research on Food and Feed Traceability" For more information on PETER visit http://eu-peter.org or view the attached brochure. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : http://eu-peter.org More... Download file
30 September 2006
E-COLI CONTAMINATED SPINACH FOUND IN CANADA
Ontario's health ministry confirmed the first Canadian case of E. coli infection from eating contaminated spinach linked to the outbreak in the U.S. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : http://www.bloomberg.com More...
27 September 2006
NEW DETECTOR TO CHECK THE FOOD LABELS
The German company, SICK, is launching a new colour vision sensor, CVS4, to detect and verify the date and lot codes in food industry in order to meet the new traceability regulations in Europe. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : FoodQuality News.com More...
27 September 2006
MORE AND MORE COUNTERFEIT GOODS IN CZECH REPUBLIC
600.000 counterfeit goods including alcohols have been yet seized this year in Czech Republic. To fight against this fraud, the EU has announced new rules for European importers and exporters beginning on 1 January 2007. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : FoodQuality News.com More...
27 September 2006
IMPROVING TRACEABILITY IN FOOD PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION
That is the title of a new book giving an overview of the traceability systems to help the food industry to meet the legal requirements. Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova, TRACE web-correspondent (ICT-Prague)
Source : FoodQuality News.com More...
26 September 2006
EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
A draft version of the ETP "Food for Life" is attached. The draft version is undergoing a consultation exercise. The TRACE project has been asked to supply comment. Individual comments can be sent to http://www.ciaa.be/ Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : CIAA More... Download file
26 September 2006
ETHICAL TRACEABILITY
Details of the recent conference on ethical traceability attended by European Commissioner Marianne Fischer Boel can be found www.ethic-trace.net Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Trace Coordinator (CSL)
Source : Paul Brereton More...
25 September 2006
BELGIUM TRACKS ROTTEN GERMAN MEAT
After discovery of several tens of tons of meat unfit for human consumption in Germany, the Belgian Federal Food Safety Agency seized a turkey meat delivery issue from Germany on the Belgium market. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : La nouvelle gazette More...
18 September 2006
FALSE IRISH HONEY IN IRELAND
A recent survey conducted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland highlighted that 25% of honey labelled as Irish were found to be non-Irish. Information supplied by Gerry Downey, TRACE web-correspondent (TEAGASC)
Source : Food Safety Authority of Ireland More... Download file
08 September 2006
FALSE CHAMPAGNE DESTROYED IN BELGIUM
600 wine bottles originating from Armenia and falsely designated as Champagne were destroyed this week by the Belgian customs administration. This operation has been made possible by the coming into force since 2004 of new Community legislation which enables Member States to intervene at the borders against goods suspected of infringing geographical indications. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : La Dernière Heure More...
30 August 2006
THE BELGIUM CONSUMER ASKS FOR CERTIFIED INFORMATION ON FOOD PRODUCT.
A recent study from the CRIOC on the consumer behaviour regarding the choice of food products in Belgium showed that the price of food stays the main criteria but criteria as freshness, quality, label or certified and ethical information are more and more important for the Belgian consumer. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CRIOC - Centre de Recherche et d'Information des Organisations de Consommateurs More...
11 August 2006
FIRST CONVIVIUM SLOW FOOD IN BELGIUM
The convivium Slow Food "Les saveurs de Silly" is going to join the international group Slow Food. This organization aims to preserve the diversity of the regional products from the Fast Food: what needs to trace the origin of food. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : La Libre More...
03 August 2006
THE TRACEABILITY HAS A COST !
At the opening at the last Libramont agri-food fair (Belgium) in July, the minister for SME and Agriculture stressed the request from consumer for a complete food traceability and at the same time, his preference for low price products: what is contradictory as the traceability has a cost. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : La Libre More... Download file
14 July 2006
FAIR TRADE PROJECT IN GERMANY AND CONSUMER WILLINGNESS TO PAY
A "fair trade project" in Germany, with a different sense of fair trade. In this case,consumers can buy dairy products with an additional price (5 cent per liter milk), to help farmers to get a fair price for their products.
There is a very positive response coming from the side of the consumers, these products have a good demand. Information supplied by Eleni Alevritou-Goulielmou, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (German Federation of Consumer Organizations) More... Download file
02 July 2006
155 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS CERTIFIED PDO AND PGI IN ITALY
With 155 agricultural products certified PDO and PGI, Italy is the first country in Europe, just before France. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Fondazione Qualivita More... Download file
23 June 2006
THE FRENCH CONSUMERS VERY CONCERNED BY THE TRACEABILITY
A survey carried out by IPSOS showed that 73% of French consumers like better food products with quality label. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, Web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Le Nouvel Observateur More...
16 June 2006
FSAI PUBLISHES RESULTS FROM AN INVESTIGATION INTO BENZENE LEVELS IN DRINKS
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has just published results from an investigation into the levels of benzene in samples of soft drinks, squashes and flavoured waters. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Trace Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : FSAI More...
06 June 2006
INCREASING US DEMAND FOR TRACEABILITY
A fast growth in smart labels and tags is expected in US for the 5 next years in order to allow government to trace origin of any meat product within 48 Hours. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Meat Process More...
02 June 2006
FSAI RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT LABELLING OF IRISH HONEY
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland raises concerns about the labelling of some honeys labelled as "Irish" following a recent survey. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : FSAI More... Download file
23 May 2006
PORK PRODUCTS TRACKED
Based on parentage analysis, DNA traceability systems can trace back porcine products to its farm origin. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Clinical data Inc More...
16 May 2006
2ND TRACE CONFERENCE A BIG SUCCESS
The 2nd TRACE conference that took place last month was a big success with nearly 150 people attending the 1.5 day meeting. Representatives from the food industry, regulatory bodies, academia, SME's and consumer organisations attended the "Traceability and the Consumer conference". Keynote speakers from the CIAA, BEUC and the US, gave their perspectives on Food traceability. Initial results from the TRACE project were presented on: improved traceability systems and their application to the mineral water sector; consumer perceptions to food traceability; a web-based information resource for use in biotraceability and a presentation on how TRACE will produce FOODMAPS for use in authenticating geographical origin. Over 50 people attended an accompanying workshop on techniques used in assessing consumer behaviour. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Project Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : TRACE More...
11 May 2006
A BIOLOGICAL MARKER TO TRACE THE FISH
CIRAD developed a bar code method acting as a biological marker to trace the geographical origin of tropical foods. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CIRAD More...
10 May 2006
IRMS POST AT CSL
Details of a IRMS post at CSL to be filled by open competition are attached. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : CSL More...
09 May 2006
US TO IMPLEMENT NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
USDA have announced the timeframe for the implementation of a National Animal Indentification System by 2009. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : www.foodtraceability.com More...
19 April 2006
NEW TASK FORCE SET UP BY FSA
The Food Standards Agency is to set up a new task force to tackle Food Fraud to help tackle the illegal imports of food. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (TRACE Secretariat)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
19 April 2006
FOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEMES SHOULD REMAIN VOLUNTARY AND NOT MADE COMPULSARY
The Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries (CIAA) published a report this week stating the food quality assurance schemes should remain voluntary. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (TRACE Secretariat)
Source : Food Navigator More...
18 April 2006
NEW FOOD PRODUCTS WITH CONTROL & ORIGIN QUALITY LABEL
The Belgian food retailer, Delhaize group, developed in 2002 its own label "Control & Origin" assuring full traceability and control by independent authorities at each stage of the production process. Up to now, 100 products received this label. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Delhaize group More...
18 April 2006
SPICE CONTROL SCHEME CREATED BY RETAILERS
A scheme developed by Bodycote LawLabs is able to validate the authenticity and traceability of own-label manufacturers and spice suppliers. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Manufacture Magazine More...
07 April 2006
PÈKÈT PROTECTED BY EUROPA
The European commission established the spirit drink "Pèkèt" as a Walloon product. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : La Meuse : Wednesday 5/4/2006 More...
04 April 2006
IMITATION OF ITALIAN FOOD PRODUCTS ON THE RISE
A survey carried out in North America reveals significant imitation of Italian products. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : ansa.it More...
31 March 2006
EU AGREES TO PROMOTE EUROPEAN FOOD PRODUCTS OVERSEAS
The EC has approved measures to promote European wine, cheese, fruit olives and quality products overseas. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Trace web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodnavigator.com More...
31 March 2006
CO-OP INITIATE RECALL OF DRINK PRODUCTS AMID FEARS OF BENZENE CONTAMINATION
Co-op has recalled all batches of its own brand Low Calorie Bitter Lemon, 1 litre carbonated drink, due to the presence of high levels of benzene, the UK Food standards Agency reported today. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Trace web correspondent (CSL)
Source : www.food.gov.uk More...
28 March 2006
THE BELGIAN CONSUMER CONCERNED BY THE FOOD ORIGIN
A recent study from the CRIOC on the consumer behaviour regarding the food products in Belgium showed that the origin of food is a main criteria for the Belgian consumer. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : CRIOC - Centre de Recherche et d'Information des Organisations de Consommateurs More...
17 March 2006
GROUND BEEF SCARE- NORWAY'S FSA ISSUES NEW ADVISE
The ground beef scare in Norway continues with the Food Standards Authority advising that all ground beef products in January and February be thrown out. Eleven children have developed kidney failure linked to eating E. coli contaminated ground meat, and one fatality has resulted. Gilde have issued a large scale product recall. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Trace web correspondent (CSL)
Source : www.aftenposten.no More...
17 March 2006
MANDATORY (COOL) LABELLING ON SOME ITALIAN FOOD PRODUCTS
Italy is tightening up on the labelling of some food products insisting they conform with country of origin labelling (COOL) Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Trace web correspondent (CSL)
Source : http://www.foodnavigator.com More...
15 March 2006
EU INTRODUCES NEW MEASURES TO PROTECT SPECIALITY FOODS
More foods likely to adopt EU Quality Food Labels as legislation is revised. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : bbc.co.uk More...
14 March 2006
CONSUMERS IN THE UK ARE BECOMING MORE LABEL AWARE
A survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency confirms that more consumers are checking the labels on their food before they purchase the item Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE Web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodnavigator.com More...
14 March 2006
SEVEN SEAS ISSUE PRODUCT RECALL DUE TO PRESENCE OF DIOXINS
The UK Food Standards Agency report that "Seven Seas Ltd has withdrawn a number of batches of their own brand food supplements due to the presence of dioxins. Although there is no health risk associated with consumption of these products, the level of dioxins found in an ingredient exceeds statutory limits. Seven Seas Ltd has contacted all recipients of these products requesting that they withdraw all the affected batches from sale. Notices will be placed in the national press to alert consumers of the withdrawal." Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE Webcorrespondent (CSL)
Source : UK Food Standards Agency More...
09 March 2006
TRACEABILITY, A HELP FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST AVIAN INFLUENZA
TraceTracker is working with Asian food industry to facilitate the storage and the exchange of traceability information regarding poultry products. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TraceTracker More...
08 March 2006
TRACING THE ORIGINS OF PRODUCTS GENETICALLY MODIFIED OR NOT
200 researchers on the CO-EXTRA European project are currently working on the coexistence of the "genetically modified" and "conventional" agri-foodstuffs chains. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : RTD Info More...
06 March 2006
PUBLIC TO BE CONSULTED ON THE USE OF RFID IN EUROPE
The European Commission launch a debate on the use of RFID tagging throughout Europe Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodproductiondaily.com More...
24 February 2006
MICRO AND NANO TECHNOLOGY FROM LAB TO FARM
The GOODFOOD project is developing portable devices to analyse foodstuffs along the complete food chain in farms, slaughterhouse, processing plant or supermarket. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : European commission More...
22 February 2006
EUROPEAN COMMISSION FUNDED SURVEY ON CONSUMER ATTITUDES TO FOOD PUBLISHED
DG SANCO & EFSA Commissioned survey on consumer risk perceptions is published Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE Web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : EFSA More...
22 February 2006
SOIL ASSOCIATION CONCERN OVER PROPOSED REVISION OF EU REGULATION ON ORGANIC PRODUCE
The UK Soil Association voices concern over the proposed regarding revision of an EU Regulation regarding organic food and which allows for possible contamination with GM. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE webcorrespondent (CSL)
Source : FoodNavigator.com More...
15 February 2006
A COMPUTER SYSTEM TO TRACK FOOD PRODUCTS
In the framework of the FP5-IST European project, GEOTRACEAGRI, a prototype system has been developed by researchers to trace the geographic origin of food at all stages of production from ‘farm to fork’. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : European commission More...
13 February 2006
GLOBAL TRACEABILITY NETWORK (GTNET) POWERED BY SAP
The leader of Global Traceability Software Solutions, TraceTracker, announced that its GTNet can be used with SAP Netweaver platform. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : TraceTracker More...
10 February 2006
THE BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM ISSUES NEW FOOD SUPPLIER GUIDELINES
New guidelines are to be issued by the BRC, to aid in the meeting of food safety standards. The 10 new documents will advise suppliers on a number of items including traceability. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : foodanddrinkeurope.com More...
06 February 2006
EUROPEAN CHARTER OF MOUNTAIN QUALITY FOOD PRODUCTS
Through this charter launched in December 2005, a debate must be opened about traceability of mountain products to satisfy expectation of consumers. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : EuroMontana (www.euromontana.org) More...
31 January 2006
FEEDINGSTUFFS CONTAMINATION SOURCE TRACED
The Federal Food Agency has traced the dioxin contamination source; products from 300 pork and poultry farms are not allowed to enter the food chain waiting more analyses results. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : VRT Flanders news More...
25 January 2006
EU TO PROMOTE EU FOOD PRODUCTS
A plan covering 25 programmes in 14 states to promote products within the EU has been approved by the EU. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : http://www.meatprocess.com/ More...
25 January 2006
EU PROPOSES LABELLING OF ORGANIC FOOD THROUGH EUROPE
The EU logo may soon appear on all organic food sold throughout its member states under new regulations. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : foodnavigator.com More...
25 January 2006
CHICKEN WINGS SEIZED
Boxes of chicken wings have been seized after they were found to be bearing a suspect product description label and/or damaged health marks. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
25 January 2006
QUESTIONS RAISED OVER ITALIAN SAFETY MEASURES
After the seizure of wheat grain last week by Italy, questions are now being asked as to why it happened and whether Italy is mis-using the EU's Food & Safety Laws. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodnavigator.com More...
20 January 2006
NEW GLOBAL TRACEABILITY STANDARD
The Global Standard developped by GS1 in traceability domain is based on current business practices used in over 150 countries. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE Web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : GS1 organisation More...
13 January 2006
ITALY SEIZES WHEAT GRAIN FROM CANADA
Grain which had been exported from Canada to Italy this week has been seized. There are concerns that it may contain large amounts of the carcinogenic substance ochratoxin. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE Web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Navigator More...
10 January 2006
5TH BELGIAN PRODUCT WITH EUROPEAN LABEL
The famous "Geraardsbergse mattentaart" or "Tarte au Maton" received the protected geographical indication label (PGI). Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : European Union More...
09 January 2006
A NEW ERA FOR FOOD SAFETY IN THE EU
New food safety legislation came into force on 1 January 2006 Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web correspondent (CSL)
Source : MeatProcess.com More...
09 January 2006
COMMISSION AGREE TO WTO DEMANDS ON GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATOR LABELS
Non EU countries will be able to register their speciality foods easier under new EU rules after an investigation carried out by the WTO found present system unfair. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, Web Correspondent (CSL)
Source : Foodnavigator.com More...
06 January 2006
LAST ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE RFID TECHNOLOGY
The new advances in RFID are coming to help food and livestock traceability. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : IDTechEx More...
21 December 2005
CONSUMERS WANT BETTER SEAFOOD LABELLING
Results from a recent survey suggests that the majority of consumers want improved labelling so that they can buy eco-friendly seafood. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE Web correspondent (CSL)
Source : foodnavigator.com More...
21 December 2005
RECALL OF CAMEMBERT AND COULOMMIERS CHEESE
The UK Food Standards Agency announce that 4 brands of Camembert and Coulommiers cheeses have been withdrawn due to concerns about contamination with E.coli O26 Information supplied by Paul Brereton, Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : Food Standards Agency More...
19 December 2005
NEW HYGIENE RULES FROM 1 JANUARY 2006
The EU is to introduce new regulations which will include being able to trace food and their ingredients through the food chain. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Meatprocess.com More...
19 December 2005
GERMAN COMPANY TO USE RFID
German based company Rewe is to introduce RFID tagging on all its products. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Navigator More...
07 December 2005
MISLEADING MILK'S LABELING IN GREECE
The Hellenic Food Authority found that milk's labeling displayed incorrect information about the product's origin and nutritonal value. Information supplied by Polymeros Chrysochou, TRACE web-correspondent (AUA)
Source : Kathimerini Greece More...
07 December 2005
ROTTEN EGGS RECYCLED IN ITALY
Million eggs unfit for consumption were used in food industries in Italy for the preparation of biscuits and cakes exported to Europe. Information supplied by Polymeros Chrysochou, TRACE web-correspondent (AUA)
Source : ERT Greece More...
02 December 2005
TRACE IN THE NEWS
5 new projects lasting from 3-5 years were officially launched at a meeting held in London in October worth euros 61.7m (£42m). Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Manufacture More...
02 December 2005
WAL-MART STUDY INTO RFID TAGGING
A 29 week study carried out at the University of Arkansas has found that RFID tagging has improved supplies. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Manufacture More...
02 December 2005
RENTACRATE SET TO RIVAL RFID
A new returnable crate packing system designed by Rentacrate called Pinpoint is set to rival the RFID traceability system of tracking food. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Manufacture Magazine More...
02 December 2005
MARKS & SPENCER SEES IMPROVEMENTS AFTER USING RFID
At a recent meeting in Spain M&S stated that they now have over 100 of its suppliers using RFID to monitor their chilled goods. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Manufacture Magazine More...
01 December 2005
NORFOLK COUPLE ACCUSED OF SELLING FAKE HONEY
A couple based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK, have denied making a false description of food and obtaining property by deception at King's Lynn Crown Court. The couple are accused of supplying 17.7 tonnes of honey from Argentina and China labelled as 'Norfolk Honey'. The Honey was sold to dozens of small businesses across the county, who were then unwittingly committing offences by selling the honey, which also undercut genuine producers. The incident came to light when a beekeeper became suspicious and raised the alarm. An investigation team found many tubs of Argentina honey as well as buckets, boxes, jars and labels at the Bakers' home Information supplied by Simon Hird, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Independent, 25/11/05 More...
28 November 2005
RFID COULD SAVE UK RETAILERS BILLIONS
Using RFID and improving packaging design could help UK supermarkets save €2.7 billion in lost sales every year because of supply chain problems. Information supplied by Polymeros Chysochou, TRACE web correspondent (AUA)
Source : Food Production Daily More...
28 November 2005
THAI SHRIMP INDUSTRY TO INTRODUCE RFID FOR FOOD TRACEABILITY
To ensure a healthy future, the thai shrimp industry is planning to introduce a food traceability system using RFID technology. Information supplied by Michele Lees, TRACE web correspondent (Eurofins)
Source : Bangkok Post More...
25 November 2005
HOLOGRAM TAGS
An Israeli company suggest hologram tags can provide improved traceability and authenticity of food products. Information supplied by Frank Hennigar, CEO Food Systems Group (FSG)
Source : Food Production Daily More...
10 November 2005
USA MARKET IS TO BE TARGETED BY 2 MAJOR ITALIAN FOOD GOURMET COMPANIES
Two leading Italian food consortia are to promote their speciality PDO foods in the US over the next 3 years. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Decision news media SAS More...
10 November 2005
BASMATI RICE DNA TO BE PROTECTED BY INDIAN SCIENTISTS
Basmati rice is having its DNA mapped by Indian scientists to safeguard its future and to stop it being patented by western companies. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Independent - online edition More...
10 November 2005
INFRARED SENSORS FOR THE WINE INDUSTRY
Infrared technology has been developed for rapid characterisation of wines. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Decision news media SAS More...
03 November 2005
PDO FOR THE TUSCIA OIL
“Olio extravergine di oliva Tuscia”: the attribution of the denomination of protect origin from part of the EU reaches finally. A formidable springboard of launch for the promotion and the commercialization of the Olio extravergine di oliva Tuscia. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Qualivita foundation More...
02 November 2005
RECENT ADVANCES IN FOOD ANALYSIS
2nd International Symposium on Recent advances in food analysis Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Philippe Vermeulen More...
26 October 2005
FETA DEFINITIVELY PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN FOR GREECE
The European Court of Justice has finally decided that Greek cheese makers have the exclusive right to use the name ‘feta’ for their cheeses. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : The Court of Justice of the European Communities More...
26 October 2005
REPORT ON FOOD TRACEABILITY SUGGESTS HUGE INCREASE IN RFID USE
A report "Food and Livestock Traceability" suggests that by 2015 900 billion products will be RFID tagged. The report assesses the need for RFID, DNA and other technology for food and livestock traceability. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE coordinator (CSL)
Source : NewsCom More...
19 October 2005
THE FUTURE FOR RFID AND PACKAGING
A company is investigating the possibility of including RFID tags within the packaging of foods. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Decision news media SAS More...
19 October 2005
WIDESPREAD USE OF RFID WITHIN RETAIL INDUSTRY MOVES NEARER
A report by Frost & Sullivan suggests that use of RFID within supply chains may soon be implemented by retailers with cost implications for food processors. Information supplied by Caroline Garrod, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Decision news media SAS More...
13 October 2005
INCREASE IN CAPTURE OF COUNTERFEIT DRINKS AN FOOD ENTERING THE EU.
European Commission announce a rise of 200% in the amount of counterfeit food and drinks entering the EU last year. Low quality food items are now being targeted as criminals now have industrial scale production facilities at their disposal. Information supplied by Janice Lofthouse, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : http://foodnavigator.com/ More...
12 October 2005
TRACE-UK PRESS CONFERENCE
A press conference was held in London yesterday to "launch" 5 UK co-ordinated EU FPVI food projects. There were 37 attendees at the meeting where Paul Brereton presented an overview of the TRACE project. EUROFIR, EUROPREVALL, BIOCOP, and REPRO projects were also presented. Christian Patermann of the European Commission presented the latest thoughts on FPVII. Representatives from the media, industry and NGO's were in attendance.
Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE coordinator (CSL)
Source : TRACE More...
12 October 2005
THREE ORIGIN LABELLED PRODUCTS’ DATABASES
The general aim of the Concerted Action DOLPHINS was to ease and strengthen exchanges of the scientific results of the researches conducted in European countries on origin labelled products (OLP). Three databases concerning research institutions, projects and publications on OLP are available on http://www.origin-food.org/cadre/cadol.htm
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : EU Project DOLPHINS More...
06 October 2005
TRACEABILITY – FOOD SANITARY RULES IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE COMPANIES.
The SECUPROD project delivered two modular courses about quality systems in production in small and medium-sized companies of the food sector : one theoretical and methodological module and one practical module focused on quality management systems within wine and cheese-making companies.
Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : EU Project SECUPROD More...
23 September 2005
ORGANIC FRAUD CASES HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR FOOD TRACEABILITY
The first UK cases of organic fraud have been pressed by Richmond council trading standards who prosecuted a number of businesses for falsely trading under an organic label, reports The Observer.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Britain's leading trade magazine for the natural & organic industry More...
21 September 2005
FARMERS PROTEST TO NEW EAR-TAG SYSTEM FOR SHEEP
The Scottish Executive has made proposals to have every sheep in Scotland ear-tagged by the end of the year. Many farmers are against this as they believe it will be expensive and unnecessary.
Information supplied by Jennifer Martin, TRACE secretariat (CSL)
Source : The Scotsman Publications Ltd More...
16 September 2005
RFID IN ACTION” DATABASE FOCUSES ON FOOD SECTOR
As many food company executives are still figuring out how to implement radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, a data collector has put 500 cases studies online to help them learn from the best -- and the worse -- in the industry. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Decision news media More...
07 September 2005
INJECTABLE TRANSPONDERS USED FOR PIG TRACEABILITY
557 piglets have been used to compare 8 different traceability devices. These devices are a mixture of ear tags and injectable transponders. It was found that intraperitoneal injection was an effective tool for piglet traceability, but further research into transponder recovery is needed. Information supplied by Jennifer Martin, TRACE secretariat (CSL)
Source : Journal of Animal Science More...
07 September 2005
CONSUMER UNREST WITH WA FAILURE TO INSTIGATE LABELLING OF FOOD ORIGIN
Consumers in WA are reportedly unhappy with their Parliamentary Committee, who say that the process of state-of-origin labelling would be too expensive to implement.
Information supplied by Jennifer Martin, TRACE secretariat (CSL)
Source : The West Australian More...
25 August 2005
INDUSTRY TO CLAMP DOWN ON ORGANIC LABELLING FRAUD AFTER BRITAIN'S ORGANIC FOOD SCAM EXPOSED
Following what is believed to have been the UK's first concerted investigation into organic food fraud by trading standards officers, an investigation by the Observer claims that there are “disturbing levels of fraud within the industry.” Fraudulent moves included food labelling offences and using organic certification without the right accreditation. As more and more consumers switch to organic food, concerns over fraud within the industry are likely to grow. Information supplied by Simon Hird, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Decision News Media More...
17 August 2005
ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION
Spanish workers report cost evaluation of electronic vs conventional identification and registration schemes for sheep and goats. Information supplied by Jennifer Martin, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : Journal of Animal Science More...
10 August 2005
BRC/LACORS CODE OF PRACTICE ON BASMATI RICE
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published a "Code of Practice on Basmati Rice" which will apply from 1 January 2006. The Code is based upon the guidance on the meaning of the term "basmati" given by the Food Standards Agency in February 2003. Information supplied by Simon Hird, TRACE web-correspondent (CSL)
Source : British Retail Consortium More...
05 August 2005
PDO (PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN) APPLICATION FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH OLIVE OILS
"Huile d'olive de Nice" - PDO (OJ C 172 - 12/07/2005)
"Aceite de La Rioja" - PDO (OJ C 172 - 12/07/2005)
"Montes de Granada" - PDO (OJ C 151 - 22/06/2005)
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Agriculture News Digest More...
05 July 2005
FOOD SCARE IN AUSTRALIA-RECALL OF MARS BARS
Masterfoods initiated a recall of Mars Bars and Snickers in New South Wales after 2 consumers were hospitalised and 19 reported illness from eating the confectionary. Police are investigating whether malicious contamination was involved. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE coordinator (CSL)
Source : just-food.com More...
28 June 2005
TRACE 1ST ANNUAL MEETING - TRACEABILITY AND THE ORIGIN OF FOOD
The presentations of the TRACE 1 st annual meeting held in York in CSL are now on-line. Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen, TRACE web-correspondent (CRA-W)
Source : Trace More...
12 June 2005
BOGUS IRISH HONEY?
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched an investigation into whether honey labelled as Irish is produced in Ireland. The Federation of Irish Beekeepers has expressed concern that some Irish honey comes from abroad, claiming that there is more "Irish honey" being sold than is being produced in Ireland. Information supplied by Simon Hird, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : The Sunday Times - Ireland More...
19 May 2005
EUROPE'S REGIONS DEMAND 'POWER-SHARING' OVER GMO CROP DECISIONS
European regions have reiterated their demand to be included in any decisions over the commercial cultivation of genetically modified crops (GM or GMOs) in order for them to enhance and promote quality agriculture and food products. Information supplied by Eleni Alevritou-Goulie, TRACE WP8 leader (EKPIZO)
Source : EU Business More...
18 May 2005
JOBS ON TRACEABILITY IN USA
Iowa state University has an immediate masters or doctoral level graduate assistant and an immediate post-doctoral opening to manage a multidepartmental study on costs and operating constraints for source verification, segregation and isolation of Midwest US grains through to end user markets. This project is aligned with a similar effort (TRACE) being started in the European Union. Interaction with EU scientists is expected. Information supplied by Charles R. Hurburgh, TRACE web correspondent (USA)
Source : Iowa state University More...
10 May 2005
EU: COURT ADVISOR SAYS ‘FETA’ SHOULD BE A PROTECTED NAME
Germany and Denmark are seeking the annulment of an EU regulation which put ‘feta’ in the list of protected denominations of origin. However, Greek milk processors should have the exclusive right to the use of the name ‘feta’ for cheese, according to the advocate general who advises the EU’s Court of Justice. Information supplied by Janice Lofthouse, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Just-food.com More...
10 May 2005
RADIOFREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION-RFID
An article suggests that when individual items are tagged with RFID chips, a blocker could be incorporated that the consumer could flip "on" to block the chip from being read. Information supplied by Eleni Alevritou-Goulielmo, TRACE WP8 leader (EKPIZO)
Source : RFID Journal More...
10 May 2005
IMPLEMENTING RFID RESPONSIBLY: CALLING FOR A TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
In this article the author argues over the possibility to block the chip from beeing read and talks about generic tagging. Information supplied by Eleni Alevritou-Goulielmo, TRACE WP8 leader (EKPIZO)
Source : Privacy Rights More...
10 May 2005
TRACEABILITY PROGRAMS
Traceability programs may mean advantages for meat companies beyond disease monitoring" from Dr. Dom Castaldo. Almost every week, a release comes across my desk touting the advantages of a new traceability system. Each one features a new bell or a different whistle that enables manufacturers to trace a product faster or more precisely. At the same time, the U.S. government and some consumer groups are pushing for a mandatory traceability system for all livestock and meat. The concept of traceability in the livestock-raising and meat-processing industries makes sense from a food safety perspective. If there were a disease outbreak – foot and month, for instance – we – consumers and meat companies – would want some system in place to immediately locate every animal that was in contact with the infected animals. Information supplied by Vincent Baeten, TRACE WP12 leader (CRA-W)
Source : Meat News More...
28 April 2005
METHOD DEVELOPED FOR DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN CAGED AND FREE RANGE EGGS
Scientists in the UK have developed a method of determining whether eggs labelled as free-range or barn have in fact been laid under battery conditions, suggesting eggs could be tested without the need to visit farms. Information supplied by Simon Hird, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Food Production Daily More...
28 April 2005
GOAT AND LAMB MEAT SCAM FOILED BY GREEK AUTHORITIES
Greek authorities foil plans to sell 2 million tons of meat from Romania as Greek. Information supplied by Simon Hird, TRACE web correspondent (CSL)
Source : Kathimerini More...
13 April 2005
SUDAN RED CONTROL EXTENDED
The European Commission is extending controls for Sudan dyes to include imports of curcuma and virgin palm oil as well as chilli and chilli products. Member States today endorsed a Commission proposal to add curcuma and virgin palm oil to the list of food products which must be certified as free of Sudan dyes (Sudan I, II, III and Scarlet Red/Sudan IV), in order to be imported into the EU (see MEX/04/0121).” Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE Coordinator (CSL)
Source : EUROPA More...
13 April 2005
THE KEY OBLIGATIONS OF FOOD AND FEED BUSINESS OPERATORS
The European Commission has published a leaflet, reminding food businesses of their responsibilities under European law with regard to food safety and traceability. Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : European Commission More...
08 February 2005
EU PROJECT FINDS ANSWER TO TRACEABILITY LEGISLATION
In preparation for the General Food Law, which came into force on 1 January 2005, the Commission decided in 2001 to fund the e-fruitrace project, aimed at achieving food security in the EU through an efficient traceability system based on Internet technologies... Information supplied by Michele Lees, TRACE web correspondent (Eurofins)
Source : CORDIS More...
04 February 2005
TEST
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Source : Test
01 January 2005
THE FP6 TRACE PROJECT IS STARTED
TRACE aims to improve the health and well-being of European citizens by delivering improved traceability of food products... Information supplied by Paul Brereton, TRACE Co-ordinator (CSL)
Source : Trace More...
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