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November 2004: dioxin-contaminated feed
Potato skins from a chip production plant in the Netherlands are found to be
contaminated with dioxin. The problem was caused by the presence of dioxin in
clay used as a release agent.
QS-live on tour – quality assurance on the ground
In four different “live“ modules, the “QS-live on
tour“ roadshow will inform consumers about the
QS scheme and the QS certification mark. In order
to attract the target group of young adults, the
interactive “QS-live.de“ internet platform is being
expanded to serve as a gateway medium for social
media activities appealing to this section of the
population.
2012/2013
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January 2005: EU Basic Regulation 178/2002 comes into force
EU Regulation 178/2002 comes into force in January 2005. The
self-assessment and traceability provisions stipulated in this piece
of legislation are key criteria of the QS scheme. The individuals and
companies involved in the industry are responsible for food safety
and use the QS scheme to ensure systematic implementation and
documentation.
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2013/2014
QS – Report on 2011 Outlook for 2012
QS-live in food retail - interface to the consumer
The food retail sector is actively integrated in the
campaign. Practice oriented information for apprentices
and employees on the sales front promotes their know-
how and expertise in the area of quality assurance and
food safety. They can put this knowledge to good use in
their direct dealings with customers during promotions in
food supermarkets. The “QS-live.de“ website will provide
support for these measures in the food retail.
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November 2004: animal constituents in feed
Traces of animal constituents are found in beet molasse scraps.
Qu a l i t y A s s u r a n c e .
Fr om f a rm t o s h o p .
Quality assurance
initiative