ALMR releases statement on EU's acrylamide and furans legislation

The new EU legislation will apply from April 2018.

The Food Standards Agency made a statement about measures that will require food businesses in the UK to implement practical steps to manage acrylamide within their food safety management systems.

Commenting on FSA's announcement, ALMR's CEO Kate Nicholls said, “We are in dialogue with the FSA and other trade body partners to ensure that sector guidance is clear, realistic and imposes the minimum burden on eating and drinking out venues while safeguarding the identified health risks.

"The report accompanying today’s announcement illustrates how the food industry, including eating out businesses across the UK, has made great strides in improving food safety for consumers. Our members take this issue very seriously and the report states that the industry has already developed best practice in this area that helps safeguard consumers.

"The report also acknowledges that the inconsistency of how food is cooked in the home presents a greater risk and that is where the FSA should focus its efforts. The majority of food is prepared and eaten in the home by untrained consumers, rather than by skilled and diligent chefs working in pubs, restaurants and other eating out venues.”

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