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FSMA: A work in progress

January 7, 2015
In January 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act came into being, and six core teams were formed to focus on six key sections: preventive standards, inspection and compliance, imports, federal/state integration, fees and reports, and studies.


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FDA issues new assessment of BPA

FDA reaffirms its position that Bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at current levels of exposure.
Jeremy Gerrard
December 15, 2014
The most recent FDA safety assessment of BPA for use in food contact applications was released in 2008, with additional low-dose update studies in 2009.


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Who’s leading food safety education?

The federal government, cooperative extensions and public health agencies were identified as the most active organizations in educating consumers about food safety at home.
Jeremy Gerrard
December 15, 2014

A North Carolina State University  survey determined the most involved organizations, the audiences they serve and the channels most frequently used to communicate safe food handling messages.


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Monsanto settles with Pacific wheat farmers

The company has agreed to pay nearly $2.4 million to resolve a number of lawsuits related to the discovery of genetically engineered wheat on an Oregon farm
Jeremy Gerrard
November 24, 2014

USDA concluded the GE wheat found growing in Oregon was an isolated incident and continues not to deregulate any variety of wheat.


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