A review of the British Lion Code of Practice for eggs and egg products: Its impact on production, consumption, and safety.
Overview:
Eggs are a staple of the British diet, nutritious, affordable, and versatile. But beyond their culinary appeal lies a complex story of safety, quality, and regulation. This webinar, led by Sterling Crew, will explore the evolution and impact of the British Lion Code of Practice - the UK’s world-leading food safety standard for eggs and egg products.
Sterling will highlight key food safety concerns historically linked to eggs, such as Salmonella, and review the innovations in food technology and regulation that have helped restore consumer confidence. He will also discuss the food safety challenges posed by eggs and egg products from Europe, and even further afield, and how the British Lion Code provides a vital framework for mitigating these risks.
Since its inception in 1998, the British Lion scheme has been credited with effectively eradicating Salmonella from UK eggs. It is now a cornerstone of food safety in the UK, offering assurance to food businesses and consumers alike by covering the entire production chain, from farm to shelf.
What participants will learn:
- Best practice for sourcing eggs and egg products, with a focus on food safety, quality, and provenance
- An overview of the British Lion Code of Practice and its scientific and regulatory foundations
- Current issues and risks associated with foreign eggs and egg products
- Practical mitigation strategies for managing egg-related safety risks
- How the British Lion mark supports food businesses’ due diligence defence
Target audience:
- IFST members and non-members
- Food manufacturers and processors
- Food professionals, suppliers, and retailers
- Academics, university students, and researchers
- Food safety regulators and inspectors
- Egg producers and farmers
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Speaker: Sterling Crew, FIFST, FRSPH, FCIEH, CEnvH, CSci Sterling is a food safety advocate and it’s on a portfolio of boards.He is Immediate Past President of the Institute of Food Science and Technology and is Chair of the Food Authenticity Network. Sterling is a trustee at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and sits on its Food Advisory Panel. He is co-founder of Kitchen Conversation. Managing Director of SQS and sis Vice Chair of the governance board at the Safe to Trade He is also on the audit governance board at Eurofins. He is the Independent Scientific and Regulatory Advisor at the food sharing App OLIO, British Lion Egg and Highfield Training. He recently joined the boards of the Food Fraud Advisory Committee of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and Vice Chair on the governance advisory board of Safe Bites (Jamaica). Sterling’s 45 experience as a regulator, retailer, brand owner, food manufacturer and trustee has given him a unique perspective of the challenges of food safety in the global food supply network. |
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