January 2026

Portable handheld device testing a food sample for allergens and gluten using a single-use laboratory-style pouch

Pocket-sized food testing device brings lab-grade allergen detection to dining table

Innovation & Technology, News, World /

USA – A new handheld food testing device developed by startup Allergen Alert is bringing laboratory-based allergen and gluten detection into everyday dining environments.    Designed to fit in a pocket, the battery-powered device allows users to test meals on the spot for allergens or gluten using immunoassay technology traditionally

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FAO, WHO release new chemical risk ranking model for agrifood water safety

News, Science & Research, World /

GLOBAL – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization have released a new framework for identifying chemical hazards in water used across agrifood systems.   Global water supplies are facing mounting pressure. More than 70% of freshwater withdrawals are now used for agriculture,

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FAO Food Control System Assessment Tool

Ten African countries complete national food safety assessments with FAO support

Africa, News, Standards, Testing & Compliance /

AFRICA – Ten African Union member countries recently completed comprehensive assessments of their national food control systems, producing a report that identifies strengths, gaps, and strategic priorities.    The countries, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Mauritius, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, are also members of the Common Market for Eastern

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Africa Food Safety Operators Network

Africa launches digital food safety database to streamline trade, protect consumers

Africa, Food Safety Tech, Innovation & Technology, News /

AFRICA – The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the FS4Africa project co-funded by the European Union, has launched the Africa Food Safety Operators Network, a digital platform designed to consolidate food safety data across African markets.   Foodborne illnesses continue to affect millions across Africa each year.

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