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TECH FLASH

ISA urges inclusion of ANSI/ISA99 in national cybersecurity framework

Automation Federation has worked closely with the government in an advisory capacity.

Shane O'Halloran

September 25, 2013

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has spearheaded the campaign.

New packaging sustainability standard released

Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability includes more than 40 indicators for sustainability.

Shane O'Halloran

August 28, 2013

Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability includes more than 40 indicators for sustainability.

USDA public meeting to address agenda items for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission

The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters.

Shane O'Halloran

June 10, 2013

The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters.

GS1 US introduces new traceability readiness programs

Two programs cover seafood and dairy, deli and bakery.

May 22, 2013

Two programs cover seafood and dairy, deli and bakery.

Packaging

OMAC committee workshops develop universal packaging standards

Universal controls specification for packaging machinery based on OMAC packaging guidelines

Shane O'Halloran

January 3, 2013

Universal controls specification for packaging machinery based on OMAC packaging guidelines.

TECH FLASH

GFSI seeks input on Global Red Meat Standard

Stakeholders are asked to respond by November 23

October 29, 2012

Public comments are open until November 23, 2012.

Food Safety: There's a new sheriff in town

Richard F. Stier

January 1, 2011

It is imperative that processors find out as much as they can about each GFSI audit standard before making a selection.

The certification conundrum

Richard F. Stier

April 2, 2007

Certification programs have become a big business in the food industry. Some companies are willing to certify anything, provided you pay them enough money.

New global standard for safer food supply chains

September 28, 2005

The new food safety management system standard, ISO 22000:2005, provides a framework for keeping the global food supply safe and will help organizations worldwide implement the Codex HACCP system for food hygiene in a way that does not vary from country to country.