CFA Annual Report 2024

19 May, 2025

The CFA Annual Report for calendar year 2024 has been published summarising key activities and aims including: EU Listeria micro criteria: Leading Industry Listeria Group engaged with UKG and internationally. Built evidence base and common messaging for industry response to April-May EU consultation on proposed changes to criterion 1.2b in 2073/2005. 79/81 respondents expressed common concerns. Aiming for application of law to retain current effective food safety measures including UK best practice. Briefings, webinars, presentations to members, wider industry, enforcers, international conferences and direct liaison with UKG with this aim. STEC: Engagement with UKG on O145 t5.206 outbreaks identified shortcomings […]

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CFA April 2025 Newsletter

16 April, 2025

In this issue: CFA & Policy: Updated and revised Microbiological Guidance for Growers (MGG4) Brexit: Evidence submitted to EFRA re BTOM Listeria Update CFA/FSRN STEC Methodology Workshop Health & Safety Biofilms People news Chilled Education; FDF Award hat trick Meeting students IRL New career paths More resources from Sam Holyman 100+ resources now available   CFA News 63 April 2025

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Prevention is better than control

14 April, 2025

Prevention of biofilms is a key activity of NBIC (National Biofilms Innovation Centre) and CFA’s Dr Ken Johnston, who is a member of NBIC’s Innovation Board, recently participated in its research and innovation event. A clear take-home message from Peter Littleton, Technical Director of Christeyns was ‘Prevention is better than control’. Breaking up biofilms requires a two-pronged approach – namely an oxidative chemical to release the biofilm from the surface, and a sanitiser to kill the cells released. Strong physical methods are likely to spread contamination and bacteria will be detected for several days. Other highlights included innovations to reveal […]

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