FDF response to latest FSA meat testing data
29 January 2014
FDF response to latest FSA meat testing data
Meat testing data published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) today includes information submitted by FDF[1]. The data incorporates the results of industry testing of beef products for the presence of horsemeat at or above the level of 1%.
The industry is continuing its extensive meat testing programme to reassure consumers about the integrity of its products. FDF continues to work with government, FSA and others in the food supply chain to learn the lessons of this incident and minimise the risk of food fraud in the supply chain.
FDF has also published a guide, 'Food Authenticity: Five steps to help protect your business from food fraud' (pdf, 576), which sets out a step-by-step process to help food and drink manufacturing businesses of all sizes protect their businesses from food fraud by helping them to identify, prioritise and manage upstream supply chain authenticity risks.
Notes to editors
- FSA news story and data report
- FDF submitted industry testing data to the FSA via testing contractor Campden BRI. FDF has to date provided aggregated results to the FSA from the following companies: apetito Ltd, F R Benson Partners Ltd representing Henningsen NL, Aunt Bessie's Ltd, Birds Eye, Dr Oetker (UK) Ltd, Findus UK, General Mills UK, Kerry Ingredients and Flavours, Mars, Nestle UK Ltd, Plusfood, Premier Foods Plc and Unilever.
Contact Anna Taylor, Communications Division, at: anna.taylor@fdf.org.uk, or 0207 420 7118.
For FDF's policy positions and background on key issues, go to our Policy section.
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