Regulatory Watch New FSMA rules published September 11, 2013 At the end of July, FDA published two proposed rules required by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The rules focus on the foreign supplier verification program (FSVP) and accreditation of third-party auditors. Read More
Editor’s Note Food and beverage industry poised for economic growth Emerging markets continue to lead the way for future sources of income. September 11, 2013 Modest improvements in US business conditions are expected to continue.Read More
FDA to prepare environmental safety impact statement on proposed produce safety rule Comments to help determine the scope of the statement are due by November 15, 2013. Shane O'Halloran August 20, 2013 Comments to help determine the scope of the statement are due by November 15, 2013.Read More
FDA to hold public meeting on FSMA imported food rules The September meetings will be the first in a series of three on FSMA's import food safety rules. Shane O'Halloran August 19, 2013 The September meetings will be the first in a series of three on FSMA's import food safety rules.Read More
TECH FLASH Exclusive: Compressed air or environmental problems? Here are solutions. FE discusses the importance of air quality in plants as food safety requirements increase. Wayne Labs August 14, 2013 FSMA and GFSI schemes have made environmental air and compressed air important parts of food safety.Read More
USDA to host webinar on proposed FSMA produce safety rules While the agency has no formal role in developing or implementing the rule, USDA's AMS will host the webinar as a service to the produce industry. August 5, 2013 While the agency has no formal role in developing or implementing the rule, USDA's AMS will host the webinar as a service to the produce industry.Read More
FDA releases proposed FSMA rules on imported foods The rules are aimed at preventing safety problems before foods arrive in the US instead of relying on port of entry inspections. Shane O'Halloran July 26, 2013 The rules are aimed at preventing safety problems before foods arrive in the US instead of relying on port of entry inspections.Read More
FDA steps up outreach on proposed FSMA rule on produce safety The agency will reach out to small and medium-sized growers for questions about the rule. Shane O'Halloran July 16, 2013 The agency will reach out to small and medium-sized growers for questions about the rule.Read More
TECH FLASH Traceability for improved freshness and lower cost: Walmart’s produce plan for the future The retailer’s new plan aims to improve labeling and tracking. Wayne Labs July 15, 2013 With reduced costs and improved freshness as its goals, Walmart looks to the future of produce retailing.Read More
TECH FLASH Court orders FDA to publish remaining FSMA regulations The Center for Food Safety and Center for Environmental Health initiated the lawsuit leading to the decision. Shane O'Halloran July 15, 2013 FDA proposed using target timeframes, but a judge ordered a date be set.Read More