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Manufacturing News

Some decaf coffees face contaminant and label issues

Clean Label Project wants some coffee brands to disclose use of methylene chloride

Wayne Labs

September 18, 2020

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The Clean Label Project pushes for the use of decaffeination processes using carbon dioxide or the Swiss water process.

September is National Food Safety Education Month

September 4, 2020

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The federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness, or "food poisoning," annually. Take an active role in preventing it during Food Safety Education Month.

Food Safety

How processors are adapting to FSMA in its early years

What food and beverage manufacturers need to know to stay in compliance

Sharon Spielman

August 31, 2020

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Food manufacturing businesses must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)—the biggest food safety reform in seven decades, which affects the way our foods are grown, harvested and processed.

COVID-19 coverage

Webinar: FDA, OSHA, CDC provide food operations stakeholders with COVID-19 update

August 25, 2020

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The FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold a webinar on Tuesday, September 1 from 2:30-3:30 pm EST to provide a COVID-19 update for food operations stakeholders.

Labor department publishes new rules to adjust civil penalty amounts

COVID-19 coverage

OSHA, FDA develop checklist to protect food industry employees amid pandemic

August 19, 2020

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OSHA and FDA have developed a checklist for human and animal food manufacturers to consider when continuing, resuming or reevaluating operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 coverage

Pandemic prompts temporary policy changes

Facilities can use FDA guidance to comply with FSMA during the coronavirus crisis

Sharon Spielman

August 13, 2020

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Just as companies are adapting and settling in to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its rules, enter the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Regulatory Watch

FDA outlines steps to help prevent recurring Salmonella outbreaks linked to papayas

Federal regulators issue second letter to papaya growers and others in the industry

Sharon Spielman

July 29, 2020

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The FDA has issued a second letter to papaya growers, harvesters, packers, distributors, exporters, importers and retailers outlining a series of steps to help prevent recurring outbreaks of Salmonella linked to papayas.

Food Safety

How to manage food labels to ensure allergens are clearly noted on any product

Use of the wrong package or label is one of the most common causes of allergen recalls

Richard F. Stier

July 29, 2020

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One of the most common causes of allergen recalls is the use of the wrong package or wrong label on a container. It is imperative that food processors make sure that the correct label is placed on each and every product, especially for foods with allergens.

Regulatory Watch

FDA, USDA issue recommendations for PPE shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

Sharon Spielman

July 13, 2020

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The FDA and USDA have released recommendations to help address shortages of personal protective equipment, cloth face coverings, disinfectants and sanitation supplies in the food and agriculture industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues guidance on FSMA third-party certification amid COVID-19

Sharon Spielman

June 12, 2020

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The guidance addresses the challenges with conducting onsite monitoring activities during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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FDA Nutrition Labeling – Facts and Impacts on Claims

For the first time in more than two decades, FDA has updated the Nutrition Facts label found on most food packages in the U.S. Read More

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11/7/19 to 11/7/20

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Navigating the Complexities of Hazardous Materials Storage & Use Compliance

ON DEMAND: Regulations for the storage and use of hazardous materials in food processing facilities are often overlooked and/or misunderstood. Not only can this result in serious safety risks for plant personnel and property, but it may put a facility at risk for non-compliance with regulatory and/or insurance requirements.

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Building an Industry 4.0 Vision to Ensure Food Safety and Reduce Food Waste

Without a doubt, the world is changing, intensifying the need for companies to be more digitally connected. For the food and beverage industry, the fourth industrial revolution gives rise to technologies that help increase productivity, improve food safety, reduce food and resource waste, and provide full supply chain transparency from farm to consumers.

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Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development

Packaging Research in Food Product Design and Development is the first book to comprehensively address the issues of graphics design and visual concepts, from a systematic, scientific viewpoint, yet with business applications in mind.

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Items Tagged with 'regulations'

ARTICLES

Some decaf coffees face contaminant and label issues

September is National Food Safety Education Month

How processors are adapting to FSMA in its early years

Webinar: FDA, OSHA, CDC provide food operations stakeholders with COVID-19 update

OSHA, FDA develop checklist to protect food industry employees amid pandemic

Pandemic prompts temporary policy changes

FDA outlines steps to help prevent recurring Salmonella outbreaks linked to papayas

How to manage food labels to ensure allergens are clearly noted on any product

FDA, USDA issue recommendations for PPE shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

FDA issues guidance on FSMA third-party certification amid COVID-19

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Industry

FDA Nutrition Labeling – Facts and Impacts on Claims

Webinar

Navigating the Complexities of Hazardous Materials Storage & Use Compliance

Food Engineering

2020 September