Legislation | Food Engineering

TECH FLASH

Is nut butter recall a sign of an endemic problem at FDA?

October 5, 2012

The Center for Science in the Public Interest says FDA has not been keeping up with implementing FSMA rules.

TECH FLASH

Agflation to drive food prices up 15 percent

October 5, 2012

The animal protein and dairy industries will be hit the hardest.

What you need to know about Prop 37 now

October 4, 2012

Prop 37 requires foods that are genetically engineered (GE) or contain GE ingredients to have this information on the label.

Adjustment to renewable fuel standard requirements for ethanol requested

October 4, 2012

Twenty-eight food industry groups are urging their member businesses to write letters to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson urging the agency to grant a waiver for the renewable fuel standard (RFS) requirements for ethanol.

man in gloves measuring food manufacturing

Trust, but verify

You can never be too cautious when you buy ingredients from around the world.

Wayne Labs

September 10, 2012

Whether it’s your suppliers or process, analytical instrumentation can confirm the quality of your ingredients and assure your process is efficient, safe and under control.

Farm Bill still not approved

September 10, 2012

The Farm Bill remains bogged down in the House of Representatives, despite the House Agriculture Committee’s approval in July.

IDFA concerned about Farm Bill

August 6, 2012

Pressure is growing on the Republican-led House of Representatives to pass its version of the 2012 Farm Bill after the Senate approved its version in late June.