Food & Beverage

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  CBP plans rules on low-value shipments to curb fakes

  The measures would strengthen oversight of 'de minimis' shipments, known to be a route for fake goods entering the US.

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  Lab test can authenticate hazelnuts, a food fraud hotspot

  Big pricing variations depending on the source country have created incentives for economically-motivated fraud.

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  All Scottish cattle 'should be electronically tagged'

  The recommendation will help to ensure effective traceability of cattle in order to protect both animal and public health.

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  USTR highlights fake pharma in Notorious Markets report

  2024 report lists 38 online and 33 physical markets accused of involvement in "substantial" counterfeiting and piracy.

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  Merck's 'digital twin' traceability platform comes to fruition

  M-Trust – which is now in beta test release mode – is described by the company as a "cyber-physical trust platform."

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  Another arrest in UK illegal meat investigation

  The latest arrest was carried out by National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officers and police at a farm in Wales.

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