The FSA has written to enforcement authorities, and others, to tell them that the emergency measures controlling the import of rice products from the US, which have been in place since 2006, have been revoked by the European Commission.

Morrisons has recalled its fresh strawberry cheesecakes because they might contain small pieces of plastic. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

If you have any thoughts on how regulations could be removed or changed to make running your food business easier, the Government has launched the Your Freedom website to gather your views.

Following yesterday?s successful salt reduction forum, hosted by the Food Standards Agency and the World Health Organization (WHO), further meetings will take place today and tomorrow between experts, academics, Government officials and WHO staff from around the world.

Professor Stephen Forsythe has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF). Dr Dozie Azubike, Professor Nigel Halford and Mr Richard Scales have been re-appointment as members of the Committee.

The Food Standards Agency and the World Health Organization (WHO) will today welcome experts from 33 countries around the world to discuss salt reduction strategies.

The Agency has been notified that meat from two cattle, which should have been tested for BSE due to their age, have entered the food supply. This is a breach of current BSE controls.

The Food Standards Agency has announced the areas of research that it is looking to commission on a contract basis. The research will be used to develop and support the Agency?s policies.

The June issue of FSA e-News, the Agency?s monthly newsletter, has been published and is available online. This food safety special highlights the work the Agency is doing to tackle foodborne disease through its strategy to reduce campylobacter and with guidance to help farmers keep fresh produce safe.

A US company has applied to the Food Standards Agency for approval to market magnolia bark extract as a novel food ingredient. The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP), an independent advisory committee, has prepared a draft opinion on this ingredient. Comments are invited.

As part of their National Food and Drink Policy, the Scottish Government asked the Food Standards Agency in Scotland to produce guidance on country of origin labelling for consumers in Scotland.

EH Booth has withdrawn two batches of Chateau Ducla French AC Bordeaux Superior because they contain sulphites that are not declared on the label.

The Food Standards Agency has released the last Scottish sheep farm affected by the 1986 Chernobyl accident from monitoring requirements imposed under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985.

The Director of the Food Standards Agency in Wales, Steve Wearne, has welcomed the extended terms of appointment of two members of the independent Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC).

The Food Standards Agency has issued sampling and analysis advice to bee farmers who opted for the European foulbrood treatment regime in 2009, having considered responses to our UK-wide consultation on oxytetracycline (OTC) in honey and following ongoing liaison with Scottish Government, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and other relevant organisations.

If you have an interest in food and food production in Wales, you are invited to attend the Welsh Food Advisory Committee open meeting at the Royal Welsh Showground on Thursday 22 July 2010.

Asda has withdrawn its 'Indian Tikka Masala and Jalfrezi Meal for 2' and its 'Indian Chicken Korma and Jalfrezi Meal for 2', because they have been packed with the wrong labels.

Hovis has recalled its Hovis Hearty Oats Loaf from customers because the bread might contain small pieces of glass. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

The Sandwich Factory has recalled its Good to Go brand All Day Breakfast Sandwich with a 'use by' date of 17 June 2010, because the sandwich contains celery and mustard that is not mentioned on the product label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic or intolerant to celery or mustard. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

The Food Standards Agency has today published the agenda and papers for the next meeting of the UK-wide Scores on the Doors Steering Group, which will take place on Thursday 17 June.