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Plant Construction Survey

39th Annual Plant Construction Survey: Projects peak as consumer demands grow

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

June 7, 2016

We thought we hit a peak when 2014’s total reportable food and beverage plant construction projects numbered 635. But, the number of construction projects recorded in 2015 is 9.29 percent greater and is the highest number in the last 10 years.

TECH FLASH

Safety: The foundation of a successful brand

Preventing any contamination issues is always the best course of action.

Jeffrey Barach

May 31, 2016

The federal government estimates approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur each year.

FDA issues final FSMA rule

Jeremy Gerrard

May 26, 2016

The seventh rule marks the final food defense regulation of the Food Safety Modernization Act

TECH FLASH

Study: Food companies ready for FSMA

A majority of food and beverage professionals are confident their organizations are prepared to meet the increasingly strict requirements.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

In a new report, nearly half of these professionals agree the regulation will ultimately increase visibility and safety throughout the supply chain.

FDA issues draft guidance for qualified facilities under the FSMA preventative controls rules

May 13, 2016

FDA has published a draft guidance to assist qualified facilities in complying with the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule or the Preventive Controls for Animal Food Rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

FDA to hold three public meetings on FSMA strategic implementation

May 11, 2016

FDA announced it will host three one-day public meetings in June titled.

Food Safety

Are you ready for the FSMA final rules?

Only one of seven FSMA final rules remains in limbo. Fortunately, FDA has stated it will teach while determining compliance.

Wayne Labs

April 25, 2016

If you feel your company is not completely ready for FSMA, you’re not alone.

OSHA issues final rule establishing procedures for handling retaliation complaints under FSMA

April 21, 2016

OSHA has published a final rule establishing procedures for handling retaliation complaints under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

USDA funds food safety training, outreach and technical assistance

Jeremy Gerrard

April 19, 2016

USDA announced the availability of $4.7 million in grants for food safety education, training and technical assistance projects.

Performance of federal food safety agencies

Manufacturing News

GAO believes federal oversight of food safety is disjointed

April 11, 2016

Recently, GAO personnel changed the name of a document from “Revamping Federal Oversight of Food Safety” to “Improving Federal Oversight of Food Safety.” The move reflects GAO’s belief food safety efforts in the US are disjointed, with 15 different responsible agencies and 30 applicable laws.