Consumer safety abroad
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EU Food traceability system Under EU law, “*traceability” means the ability to track any foodstuffs. That includes animal feed, animals and any *ingredients for consumption, through every stage of production, processing and distribution. It works like an ID for every food on the market. It is vital when national authorities or the food industry identify a risk they can trace it back to its source. Past food crises, such as *dioxin contamination and *BSE, have illustrated the importance of being able to swiftly identify and isolate unsafe foodstuffs in order to prevent them from reaching the consumer. UK High cost of breach According to food safety law in UK, the minimum penalty for *malpractice during food processing is 5,000 pounds (50,055 yuan) or three months in jail. The sale of substandard food or food which is a health *hazard can lead to six months behind bars or a fine of 20,000 pounds. Heavy fines are imposed on producers who cause major health incidents. Cadbury Schweppes, the world’s biggest *confectionery group, was fined over 1 million pounds for selling unsafe chocolate during a *salmonella scare in 2006. The company recalled a million chocolate bars. Canada Food recall system Canada’s food *recall system is famed for its comprehensive mechanism that reacts swiftly to potential food safety risks. From national and provincial levels to regional and community levels, recall coordinators work to monitor any report on food poisoning and various kinds of food safety issues. Once the risk is confirmed, a prearranged risk-management plan kicks in, including news conferences, food tracking and product recall to inform the public of the problem. Communities get advice on how to tackle potential risks. |  |
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