TECH FLASH Q+A: Hygienic packaging for the productivity bottom line Food safety means making sure packaging meets hygiene requirements. Shane O'Halloran November 25, 2013 Production efficiency doesn’t have to suffer to meet safety requirements.Read More
TECH FLASH FSA revises rules on contaminants, additives, flavorings and more New rules will help consolidate existing legislation to make compliance easier. Shane O'Halloran November 25, 2013 Labeling of groundnuts and other oilseeds will be enforced with new provisions.Read More
TECH FLASH Tennessee E. coli outbreak linked to a raw milk dairy Five cases have required hospitalization so far. Shane O'Halloran November 25, 2013 The outbreak has been linked to a cow share program, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.Read More
TECH FLASH Maltodextrin: Are you prepared for dust explosions? Maltodextrin is a useful additive, but it comes with some plant safety risks. Shane O'Halloran November 12, 2013 Handling mistakes can result in dust explosions.Read More
TECH FLASH FDA takes aim at trans fats The agency plans to discontinue recognition of partially hydrogenated oils as GRAS. Shane O'Halloran November 12, 2013 If trans fat loses GRAS status, its inclusion in foods would have to be approved as a food additive.Read More
TECH FLASH Case history: Science-based ozone system improves seafood processor’s peace of mind In addition to food inspectors, customers often ask for bacteria counts. Shane O'Halloran November 12, 2013 One processor says bacteria count reduction has a direct impact on earnings, and ozone has made cleaning easy.Read More
Food Safety HACCP software: Get with the program! From HACCP forms generation to automated track-and-trace systems, affordable software tools make FSMA compliance easier for small and medium-sized processors, and can reduce the potential of recalls. Wayne Labs November 8, 2013 Most operations can’t afford to be without HACCP software.Read More
TECH FLASH FDA proposes FSMA controls on pet food, agricultural feed This is the fifth rule the agency has proposed this year as part of FSMA. October 29, 2013 There are currently no regulations in place governing the production of most animal foods.Read More
TECH FLASH OECD makes nanomaterial safety assessment recommendations The group recommends existing chemical safety frameworks be used, but says they may need to be adapted. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 Nanomaterials offer intriguing applications for food and beverage, but human and environmental risk has not been established.Read More
TECH FLASH Washington GMO initiative down to the wire after support drops An advertising blitz from both sides has evened out public opinion. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 The outcome of Initiative 522 could help determine national rules on GMO labeling.Read More