Food Focus Newsletter 20 of 2022

By: Food Focus on 19 October 2022

Food Focus Newsletter 20 of 2022



“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
– Robert Swan, Author
Net zero is when the amount of GHG emissions put into the atmosphere is balanced versus those taken out from the atmosphere, to eliminate emissions to zero. The food industry, along with other industries, must become net zero to end climate change. A reduction in carbon emissions is not enough.
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Importers of animal and processed plant products under the APS Act should note that until 31 Oct 2022 consignments of these products will not be subject to inspection at the ports of entry, but from 1 Nov 2022 importers will need to arrange with the Inspection Services regional managers for the inspection, approval and release of their processed products. Contact details are provided.
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LATEST ARTICLES
First UK study of synthetic chemicals found in food
The first comprehensive assessment of common synthetic chemicals found in UK foods has been completed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
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The death of a Durban couple that became the latest victims of the unlawful use of a highly regulated stored grain fumigant, namely Aluminium Phosphide, is one of several incidents over the past two years...
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INDUSTRY NEWS
KwaMashu community heroine celebrated
Realising that the appalling decline in developing skills of young children in her local community, was chiefly because their mothers couldn’t afford the average day care centre fees - the mother of two took it upon herself to find a constructive solution.  READ THE ARTICLE
Local NGO and partners break food record
RCL’s Young Chef and YoungBaker competitors prepare for the final showdown
Twenty-six young chefs and bakers will gather in Durban on 13 October to compete in the finals of the RCL FOODS Young Chef and Young Baker competitions – pitting their skills against each other for a share of the total prize purse of R110 000.  READ THE ARTICLE
 
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