Vacuum packaging
How to vacuum pack your chilled food products safely as a business, manufacturer or retailer.
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Chemical contaminants
We are responsible for making sure that chemicals are not present in food at levels that would be of concern. We carry out research and surveillance and using that information, we can enforce controls to prevent chemical contaminants entering the food chain.
Food and cooking oil waste
Rules on food waste, leftovers and waste cooking oil from catering facilities.
Food contact materials regulations
Overview of key regulation on food contact materials.
Importing fruit and vegetables
Guidance on what a higher risk product is, labelling, packaging, chemical safety and controls on plant health.
Persistent organic pollutants
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a type of contaminant that can enter the food chain from the environment. We outline common properties of POPs, presence of POPs in food and industry guidance.
Acrylamide legislation
Information on the measures concerning acrylamide levels in food, guidance for food business operators and benchmark levels for monitoring acrylamide levels in different food categories.
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2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP)
The dangers of DNP and the National Food Crime Unit's role in reducing the health risk to the public.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance and the steps to take to prevent the spread of resistant microorganisms.
Arsenic in rice
Advice on safe levels of arsenic in rice and rice milk.
BPA in plastic
What Bisphenol A (BPA) is and the research and evidence that supports our understanding of BPA.