CFA responds to ACMSF Report on Botulinum Neurotoxin-Producing Clostridia

12 September, 2023

UK Government’s Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF), has been reviewing the risk basis of the FSA’s guidance on the control of non-proteolytic Clostridium botulinum (npcb) in vacuum packed and modified atmosphere packed (VP/MAP) chilled foods. In June 2022 CFA Director Karin Goodburn presented evidence to the group (CFA News #58 & #59). ACMSF has now published its report on Botulinum Neurotoxin-Producing Clostridia. The report is available on on the ACMSF website. CFA welcomes this Report, which not only updates the risk basis of the guidance but also extends the scope of interest to all Botulinum neurotoxin-producing Clostridia. The Report […]

CFA Publishes 2022 Annual Report

2 May, 2023

CFA’s Annual Report for the calendar year 2022 has been published summarising key activities and aims including: EU Listeria micro criteria: Established and leading Industry Listeria Group engaged with UK Government and internationally with industry in readiness for EU consultation on potential changes to requirements. Developed lobbying strategy and summarised evidence base including guidance on effective environmental sampling. Aiming to retain current effective food safety measures. Lm Biome: Developed validated microbiological method to assess microbial reduction efficacy. Partner in CPS-funded project with CEBAS (starting 1/1/23). Incoming raw material positives: impacts assessed (person days, cost) to help focus best practice development. Brexit: Composite […]

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