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FDT approved as national automation standard of China
The approval will allow multinational companies to deploy automation platforms on a global scale.
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OSHA: Agriculture industry records highest fatality rate of any sector
The 2012 fatality rate was actually better than 2011’s.
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Looking ahead: Dairy industry trends & challenges
A new study highlights continued consolidation, mega-farms and new shelf-stable packaging formats among key trends, as 80 percent of respondents cite need for new technology.
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CSPI says CDC antibiotic resistance report doesn’t offer steps to food safety
Critics say the agency is overly vague about antibiotic abuse in food production animals.
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ISA urges inclusion of ANSI/ISA99 in national cybersecurity framework
Automation Federation has worked closely with the government in an advisory capacity.
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Federal legislation seeks to create standard front-of-package label
It would also require greater disclosure of caffeine and sugar content, and define how “natural” and “healthy” claims may be made.
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FDA to hold food defense workshops
The agency will demonstrate its new Food Defense Plan Builder software.
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Will Coke’s sweetener-safety offensive work?
Soft drink sales are declining, due in part to mistrust of low-calorie sweeteners.
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Survey shows skepticism over organic, renewed trust in natural
After years of gains in the category, new survey data shows skepticism over organic claims.
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Five keys for low-temperature valve and fluid automation device selection
When temperatures drop, will your valves and fluid automation devices hold up?
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