APA News
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Animal testing for shellfish monitoring phased out
17 May 2012
The Food Standards Agency’s shellfish monitoring programme has successfully completed a move away from tests using mice for the detection of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) and lipophilic toxins in commercially harvested shellfish.
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Latest research published by the FSA
12 May 2012
The Agency has produced a summary of its research published in April 2012. These include three projects monitoring the levels of chemicals in food; an assessment of the method used to detect irradiated food; an investigation into the apparent loss of fumonisins during food processing; and two projects that considered the effective delivery of healthy eating messages in Scotland.
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Stephen Guffogg retires after a career spanning 38 years
08 May 2012
Stephen Guffogg, public analyst and head of laboratory at Public Analyst Scientific Services in Norwich, is retiring after a career lasting 38 years.
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Lancashire Scientific Services in conjunction with the APA Training Committee have arranged a factory visit at James Hall and Co
07 May 2012
See the entry in "Training" for full details.
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Official controls review research contract awarded
06 May 2012
The Food Standards Agency has contracted Hartley McMaster Ltd to develop an overview of the delivery of official controls for food and feed safety and standards. This research will provide a high level description of how local authorities and port health authorities across the UK monitor and secure business compliance with food and feed law.
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John Waller joins Public Analyst Scientific Services
02 May 2012
Public Analyst Scientific Services are pleased to announce that John Waller joined the company on 23rd April 2012.
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