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FSA to discuss Border Target Operating Model from Welsh perspective

FSA to discuss Border Target Operating Model from Welsh perspective

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Tomorrow, 11 May, the Welsh Food Advisory Committee, which is part of the Food Standards Authority (FSA), will discuss the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), a government document which will determine food safety standards between the UK and the...

Oakland soda tax reduces sugary drink purchases

Oakland soda tax reduces sugary drink purchases

By Rachel Arthur

Residents in Oakland, California have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect, says a study from UC San Francisco. The study also found savings in health care costs and compared them to other public health policies.