CFA April 2024 Newsletter

In this issue:

CFA & Policy:

  • Consultation on EU’s proposed changes to Listeria criteria open until 8 May: Companies are urged to respond to the consultation, at: https://bit.ly/43YQeUi
  • Listeria – improved enumeration method developed by CFA
  • Brexit – First Phase of BTOM implemented, Second Phase arrives 30 April
  • Health and Safety – the risks posed by flooring, footwear and frost
  • Climate Change Agreements
  • Sustainability: New recycling regime should exclude laminated board says CFA
  • Putting rapid environmental testing to the test
  • Making our (International Women’s) day – CFA’s Inspirational Women

35 Years of CFA:

Chilled Education;

  • Sharing knowledge and support online
    • British Science Week – Making time for science
    • STEM Platform: Online career talks
  • The bliss of food science comes to Blisworth School!
  • More fun food experiments!
  • Science Club resources developed
  • FDF Awards – Crossed fingers!