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FSIS posts updated reports on antimicrobial resistance profile

June 1, 2021

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The quarterly antimicrobial resistance data for FSIS product categories has been updated on the FSIS website.

Whole Foods adopts Honeywell’s lower GWP refrigerant technology

Lower global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant helps food retailers comply with current and proposed environmental regulations

Sharon Spielman

April 21, 2021

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Global natural and organic foods retailer Whole Foods Market has adopted Honeywell’s Solstice N40 (R-448A) lower GWP refrigerant in its stores across the U.S. as it seeks to reduce refrigerant emissions under the EPA’s GreenChill program.

Uncovering the 7 hidden costs of in-house plant sanitation

March 19, 2021

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Effective sanitation is not just necessary for today's processing plants, it is essential.

North American Meat Institute asks Supreme Court to review case against California’s Prop 12

March 1, 2021

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The Meat Institute has called the law unconstitutional and will hurt the nation’s food value chain by significantly increasing costs for producers and consumers.

FDA removed 25% of food facilities from its registration database

Many facilities do not realize their registrations are expired until their shipments are detained

Sharon Spielman

February 4, 2021

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The FDA removed 59,420 food facilities from its registration database in January 2021, resulting in a 25% decrease in the total number of food facilities registered with agency.

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FDA issues final guidance for salt substitute in labeling

January 27, 2021

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The FDA has issued a final guidance, Use of an Alternate Name for Potassium Chloride in Food Labeling, to advise food manufacturers of its intent to exercise enforcement discretion for the name "potassium salt" in the ingredient statement on food labels as an alternative to "potassium chloride" to better inform consumers that it is a salt substitute.

FSIS corrects egg products plants final rule

December 18, 2020

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FSIS has corrected a final rule that published on October 29, 2020, which requires official plants that process egg products to develop and implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (Sanitation SOPs) and to meet other sanitation requirements consistent with the agency’s meat and poultry regulations.

FDA extends comment period for food traceability proposed rule, info collection provisions

Sharon Spielman

December 17, 2020

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The FDA has extended the comment period for the proposed rule entitled “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” and reopened the comment period for the information collection provisions until Feb. 22, 2021.

FDA reminds food facilities about biennial registration renewal period

Human and animal food facilities registration expires December 31

Sharon Spielman

December 1, 2020

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The FDA has issued a reminder that all U.S. and foreign human and animal food facilities that are required to register with the FDA must renew their registration this year before December 31.

FDA offers thanks to food and Ag workers

Sharon Spielman

November 24, 2020

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The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the FDA sends a message of thanks to the millions of food and agriculture workers across America.

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7/13/17

EAS Training Facility Carlyle Crescent

Alexandria, VA

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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

In this webinar, an expert panel from Watson-Marlow will discuss how choosing the right pumping technologies to make processes more efficient requires an understanding of the complete system.

More than ever before, employers understand the tangible benefits of maintaining and enhancing their employees’ physical health. However, a broader focus on physical and mental health strategies – one supported through facility design tactics – can yield a significant, positive impact on manufacturing capacity and worker productivity.

Items Tagged with 'regulations'

ARTICLES

FSIS posts updated reports on antimicrobial resistance profile

Whole Foods adopts Honeywell’s lower GWP refrigerant technology

Uncovering the 7 hidden costs of in-house plant sanitation

North American Meat Institute asks Supreme Court to review case against California’s Prop 12

FDA removed 25% of food facilities from its registration database

FDA issues final guidance for salt substitute in labeling

FSIS corrects egg products plants final rule

FDA extends comment period for food traceability proposed rule, info collection provisions

FDA reminds food facilities about biennial registration renewal period

FDA offers thanks to food and Ag workers

EVENTS

Industry

FDA Nutrition Labeling – Facts and Impacts on Claims

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