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The Firm of WG Young, Overton Farm Butchery recalls Overton Farm Butchery Beef Burgers because of undeclared soya

The Firm of WG Young, Overton Farm Butchery recalls Overton Farm Butchery Beef Burgers because of undeclared soya

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Proposed changes to the Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013

FSS intend to amend the Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 to accommodate the recognition of qualifications from Switzerland. This follows the signing of a Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) Agreement between the UK and Switzerland in June 2023, which will allow people who gained a professional qualification in one country to work in the other (subject to immigration rules), without having to fully requalify.

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Food alert - UK

Carley’s recalls Carley’s Organic Light Raw Tahini because it may contain pieces of metal

Carley’s recalls Carley’s Organic Light Raw Tahini because it may contain pieces of metal

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Allergy alert - UK

Update 1: Farmfoods recalls Qualiko Frozen Chicken Battered Premium Nuggets because of undeclared milk

Update 1: Farmfoods recalls Qualiko Frozen Chicken Battered Premium Nuggets because of undeclared milk

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Allergy alert - UK

Update 1: FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls several products containing mustard powder because of undeclared peanuts

Update 1: FGS Ingredients Ltd recalls several products containing mustard powder because of undeclared peanuts

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