NSF International accepting nominations for Food Safety Leadership Awards Nominations are due by February 14, 2014. Shane O'Halloran November 21, 2013 Nominations are due by February 14, 2014.Read More
OSHA fines NY Tyson facility for repeated safety violations Investigators say electrocution, fall, and burn risks were too high at the plant. Shane O'Halloran November 20, 2013 Investigators say electrocution, fall, and burn risks were too high at the plant.Read More
FDA extends comment period for proposed FSMA rules The comment period for proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Program and Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors rules were extended by two months. Shane O'Halloran November 20, 2013 The comment period for proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Program and Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors rules were extended by two months.Read More
GFSI releases Food Safety Auditor Competencies The framework can be downloaded for free by interested stakeholders. Shane O'Halloran November 19, 2013 The framework can be downloaded for free by interested stakeholders.Read More
Scotland to bolster food safety laws after horse meat scandal A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations. Shane O'Halloran November 19, 2013 A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations.Read More
Turkey shortage could affect holiday sales Butterball will ship half as many large, never frozen fresh turkeys this year. Shane O'Halloran November 18, 2013 Butterball will ship half as many large, never frozen fresh turkeys this year.Read More
UK Food Standards Agency calls for meat surface contamination research tenders The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat. Shane O'Halloran November 18, 2013 The agency wants proposals for carrying out research on the effectiveness of surface treatments in reducing microbiological contamination of meat.Read More
Heinz to close 3 plants, cut 1,350 jobs Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed. Shane O'Halloran November 15, 2013 Facilities in South Carolina, Idaho and Canada will be closed.Read More
Regulatory Watch Importer definition needed under FSMA Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule. Shane O'Halloran November 15, 2013 Both retailers and wholesalers source directly from international suppliers, leading to confusion under the rule.Read More
Wisconsin raw milk bill passes committee The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection. Shane O'Halloran November 14, 2013 The legislation would create a new unpasteurized milk license and set requirements for record-keeping, labeling and inspection.Read More