Articles Tagged with ''regulations''

USDA's APHIS implements final BSE rule

All beef products imported into the US will now require certification based on the BSE risk category recognized for the region in order to export meat.

March 11, 2014

All beef products imported into the US will now require certification based on the BSE risk category recognized for the region in order to export meat.

European Food Safety Authority rejects caffeine and plant sterol claims

EFSA says less than 75 mg of caffeine is not an alertness aid, and the cholesterol-reduction benefits of plant sterols may not be communicated in food supplements.

February 20, 2014

EFSA says less than 75 mg of caffeine is not an alertness aid, and the cholesterol-reduction benefits of plant sterols may not be communicated in food supplements.

California lawmaker proposes warning labels for sugary drinks

The labels would say drinks with added sugar are linked to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.

Shane O'Halloran

February 14, 2014

The labels would say drinks with added sugar are linked to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.

TECH FLASH

FDA’s Michael Taylor to Congress: FSMA will fall short without more funding

However, industry opposes proposed measures to raise funds.

Shane O'Halloran

February 12, 2014

The 2014 omnibus budget does not contain the required funding, according to FDA.

Manufacturing News

Out for comment: FSMA on food defense

The Proposed Rule on Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration is out for comment until the end of March.

Wayne Labs

February 7, 2014

While FSMA sections on the Produce Safety Rule and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule have garnered the lion’s share of the news in the last few months, the Proposed Rule on Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration is out for comment until the end of March. Though no large-scale events have occurred, a few small ones have affected small groups of people for various, unrelated reasons.

UK Food Standards Agency invites applications for food allergy research project

The project will investigate the preferences of people with food allergies when eating outside of the home.

Shane O'Halloran

October 7, 2013

The project will investigate the preferences of people with food allergies when eating outside of the home.

TECH FLASH

Top CFSAN annual priority to reduce foodborne illness rates

A recently released document lays out the center’s program priorities for the upcoming year.

Shane O'Halloran

September 11, 2013

The plan focuses on preventive controls, reducing foodborne illness rates and improving public health indicators.

TECH FLASH

Review your food safety strategies for National Food Safety Month

Is your operation compliant with new government food safety regulations?

Shane O'Halloran

September 11, 2013

Food Engineering asked Joe Scioscia of VAI, an ERP solutions provider, about common obstacles to compliance.

FDA defines gluten-free for food labeling

In order to use the term, foods must meet all aspects of the new definition.

Shane O'Halloran

August 2, 2013

In order to use the term, foods must meet all aspects of the new definition.

Committee on Foreign Investment to review Smithfield deal for a second time

The secondary review is expected to last 45 days.

Shane O'Halloran

July 24, 2013

The secondary review is expected to last 45 days.

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