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FDA allows DUNS number as facility identifier

DUNS number can be used to meet FSVP requirements

June 26, 2017

FDA has formally recognized the Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number as an acceptable unique facility identifier (UFI) for importers under the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) rule.

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FSIS announces new dollar limits on retail exemption qualification

Limits decrease based on Consumer Price Index

Casey Laughman

June 19, 2017

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced new dollar limitations on the amount of meat and poultry a retail store can sell to institutions without disqualifying itself for exemption from federal inspection requirements.

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IFSAC issues new strategic plan

Plan emphasizes communication, analysis

June 19, 2017

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration has issued a new strategic plan for 2017-2021.

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Opinion: Supreme Court ruling highlights patent issues

TC Heartland LLC vs. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC takes on issues of where patent cases can be filed.

Casey Laughman

May 29, 2017

For years, companies have been getting away with getting paid for doing nothing more than filing a lawsuit in the right court.

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FSIS gives guidance for Salmonella in poultry

Guidance gives importers choice of whether to withdraw product

May 23, 2017

Salmonella and Campylobacter are not considered adulterants in raw poultry.

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FSIS updates safe ingredients for meat, poultry and egg production

May 15, 2017

Guidance includes new and revised substances for antimicrobial intervention.

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FSIS updates rules for imported beef

USDA issues updated rules for Salmonella analysis of imported beef

April 19, 2017

Beef that tests positive for STEC will still be refused for entry.

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FDA issues revised guidance for genetically altered animals

The guidance deals with animals whose genomes have been intentionally altered.

April 19, 2017

The guidance applies to both the originally altered animal and its lineage.

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FSIS issues guidance for new poultry inspection system

USDA's FSIS issues guidance for post-mortem inspection, verification of ready-to-cook requirements.

March 20, 2017

Directive includes information on inspection procedures.

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USDA announces revision of Nutrition Facts label for meat and poultry

The amendment will bring nutrition labels in line with the recent changes finalized by the FDA.

February 28, 2017

The FDA-approved changes to nutrition labels are based on the most recent dietary recommendations.

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FDA to Amend Standards of Identity to Include Salt Substitutes

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