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  • SARS-CoV-2 should not be considered a food safety hazard

    • September 11, 2020
    • Posted by: Emma Barnett
    • Categories: Coronavirus, Food Safety, Latest News, Pandemic
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    Scientific paper presents facts about the virus and the absence of its role in transmission from food, published on 3rd September 2020. Important information for the food industry. Click below to read 16 key points we have extracted from the paper published by the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications of Foods (ICMSF).

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  • Micro testing in a recall – key terms you need to understand

    • September 7, 2020
    • Posted by: Emma Barnett
    • Categories: Articles, Food Safety, Latest News, Microbiology, Product Recall, RQA Group
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    It is important that food businesses understand the meaning of microbiological test results and have a broad understanding of laboratory test methods. No time is this more important than during a contamination incident or recall situation. Click below to read the full article.

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  • Recalls Increasing as Pandemic Effect Passes – Except for USDA

    • September 1, 2020
    • Posted by: Emma Barnett
    • Categories: Consumer Products, Coronavirus, Covid-19 Coronavirus, Food Safety, Latest News, Pandemic, Product Recall
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    We have been monitoring international product recall numbers throughout the pandemic and have seen a clear reduction in recall numbers in most territories. Click below to read more.

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  • RQA proud to have signed up to the UN Global Compact

    • August 26, 2020
    • Posted by: Nick Edwards
    • Categories: Latest News, RQA Group, UN Global Compact
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  • RQA strengthens its capability in the Australian and New Zealand markets

    • August 25, 2020
    • Posted by: Nick Edwards
    • Categories: Insurance, Latest News, Product Recall, Product Recall Planning, RQA Group
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  • RAPEX dangerous non-food products report 2019 published

    • August 19, 2020
    • Posted by: Emma Barnett
    • Categories: Consumer Products, Latest News, Product Recall, RAPEX, RQA Group
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    The latest EU report details the 2019 results for the Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products.

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  • Our latest roundup of unusual recalls

    • August 13, 2020
    • Posted by: Emma Barnett
    • Categories: Latest News, Product Recall, RQA Group, Unusual recalls
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    Our roundup of unusual product recalls is back! Bitter courgettes, a disastrous fake recall and spikey curly kale are among our latest finds.

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  • Supply Chain Disruptions and Risks from COVID-19

    • August 12, 2020
    • Posted by: Nick Edwards
    • Categories: Articles, Coronavirus, Covid-19 Coronavirus, Latest News, Supply Chain Risk Management, Uncategorized
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  • Pandemic Effect on Recalls: July Data Update

    • August 5, 2020
    • Posted by: Nick Edwards
    • Categories: Articles, Coronavirus, Latest News, Product Recall, RASFF
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  • H1 2020 Update: Clear Pandemic Effect on Product Recalls Evident

    • July 1, 2020
    • Posted by: Nick Edwards
    • Categories: Articles, Coronavirus, Latest News, Product Recall, RASFF
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