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FDA issues guidance for the labeling of infant formula

September 16, 2016

FDA has issued guidance for industry to help infant formula manufacturers and distributors comply with certain labeling requirements for infant formula products.

FDA extends some FSMA compliance dates, clarifies rules

First major compliance dates still slated for next month for large companies.

Crystal Lindell

August 25, 2016

While the major provisions of the FSMA rules are being implemented as planned, the FDA has issued a final rule that extends and clarifies the compliance dates for certain provisions in four of the seven foundational rules.

FDA issues final rule on GRAS ingredients

August 24, 2016

The agency released a final rule for the criteria needed to conclude an ingredient is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) for use in human or animal food.

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PMA, Delaware officials host FDA to expose produce industry challenges

The local farm and packinghouse field tour brings real-world produce safety insights to FDA’s Deputy Commissioner Ostroff, policymakers.

Jeremy Gerrard

August 16, 2016

Among the FDA officials was new Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine Stephen Ostroff.

FDA launches website to assist with new Nutrition Facts label compliance

August 5, 2016

FDA has published a Nutrition Facts label “Industry Resources” web page to help businesses comply with the requirements of the final rules.

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FDA releases data on food safety sampling program

The first food safety test results from samples of raw milk, cucumbers and hot peppers have been released.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

In 2014, FDA adopted a new, proactive sampling program for a variety of commodities to learn more about the prevalence of disease-causing bacteria and to help the agency identify patterns that may help predict and prevent future contamination.