A Matter of trust: A quantitative study to explore allergen awareness and compliance in takeaway food businesses in the Borough of Knowsley

Volume 12 | number 1, December 2018

Authors: Sarah FOX, Graeme MITCHELL, Michael PASCUCILLA Corresponding author: Graeme Mitchell Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract: With the number of people suffering from food allergies increasing globally and food allergies accounting for more hospital admissions than food borne diseases, food allergens pose a significant public health threat. In december…

Health Risk and Genetically Modified organisms

Volume 4 | number 1, December 2010

Authors: Sebastjan FILIP, Rok FINK Corresponding author: Rok FINK Type of paper: Professional review paper Issue: Volume 4 | number 1 – 2010 Photo: modernfarmer.com Abstract: Since the first civilisations humans began to modify nature using breeding or other agricultural techniques. However, it is only the development of genetic engineering that enabled the exchange of genetic material between…

RAsFF as the tool for ensuring food safety

Volume 3 | number 2, September 2009

Authors: Mojca JEVŠNIK, Andrej OVCA, Renata SABO Corresponding author:  Mojca JEVŠNIK Type of paper: Article Issue: Volume 3 | number 2 – 2009 Abstract: Ensuring food safety and quality is, in the EU and globally, an important element in the care for the public health. To achieve this objective, harmonized action of different partners (legislative, regulatory and scientific…