Items Tagged with 'regulations'

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Regulatory Watch

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

June 12, 2020

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

COVID-19

FDA allows ingredient swaps without label changes, upsetting some with allergies

Plus, vending machines can temporarily skip posting calorie counts

Rose Shilling

June 4, 2020

No Comments

Hundreds of people with food allergies or sensitivities in their families are speaking out against the FDA’s latest move to loosen food labeling rules during the pandemic.

FDA publishes findings associated with 2019 leafy greens outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 21, 2020

No Comments

In an update released by the FDA, the agency has published the findings of an investigation into the contamination of romaine lettuce implicated in three outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 during Fall 2019.

Don't overlook safety issues such as slips and falls, PPE and cleaning/sanitizing during the pandemic

Sharon Spielman

May 12, 2020

No Comments

Food and beverage employees on the front line need to remain safe and healthy to continue to bring the food and beverage supply to the masses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing News

FDA takes measures to promote the microbiological safety of leafy greens

Wayne Labs

May 4, 2020

No Comments

To combat recurring food safety issues, FDA has come up with a plan for 2020, called the "2020 Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan."

Regulatory Watch

FDA issues final guidance during COVID-19 outbreak

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

No Comments

The FDA has issued final guidance for industry entitled "Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and FSVP Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency."

Regulatory Watch

Proposed rule to increase onion assessment rate

Sharon Spielman

May 4, 2020

No Comments

The USDA has issued a proposed rule which would increase the assessment rate from $0.10 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled to $0.15 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of Walla Walla sweet onions handled for the 2020 and subsequent fiscal periods.

Regulatory Watch

VQIP application portal open through May

Sharon Spielman

April 13, 2020

No Comments

The FDA opened the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) application portal on Jan. 1, 2020, for the benefit period between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021.

Regulatory Watch

Final IA supplemental draft guidance released

Sharon Spielman

April 6, 2020

No Comments

The FDA has released its third and final supplemental draft guidance to support compliance with the Intentional Adulteration Rule under FSMA.

Coronavirus

FDA eases nutrition labeling rules to help processors sell restaurant food

Restaurants also could sell some ingredients without nutrition labels to customers, retailers

Rose Shilling

March 27, 2020

No Comments

The FDA is relaxing nutrition labeling requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow manufacturers to sell some packaged food that restaurants aren’t buying to retailers experiencing surging demand.

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7/13/17

EAS Training Facility Carlyle Crescent

Alexandria, VA

United States

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

Webinar

8/8/19 to 8/8/20

Contact: Vania

Cannabis Products: A discussion of the challenges in production, sale, and marketing

ON DEMAND: The passing of the 2018 Farm Bill has fueled competitive innovation of cannabis products derived from hemp amongst food and beverage manufacturers. Hear about FDA’s policy interests in this issue, an overview of FDA’s role in regulating these products, FDA’s activities in this area, and the challenges around these products.

Webinar

11/7/19 to 11/7/20

Contact: Vania

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.

Industry

8/19/20 to 8/20/20

Hyatt Regency Toronto

370 King Street West

Toronto

Canada

Contact: Emily Blake

Food Safety Summit

Get direct answers from the CFIA to get on the future direction of food safety regulations. Read More

Recipe for Resilience: Reducing Risk in Your Food and Beverage Supply Chain

It’s no secret that COVID-19 disrupted the global food supply chain and is causing shortages across industries. Food and beverage organizations must take a hard look at their current supply chain strategies and work to proactively mitigate supply chain risk across the organization, from suppliers and employees to logistics and inventory.

Join us to learn about the reliable, cost-effective and highly energy-efficient clean and wash booster system designed to improve plant functioning for today’s food manufacturers.

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Items Tagged with 'regulations'

ARTICLES

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

FDA allows ingredient swaps without label changes, upsetting some with allergies

FDA publishes findings associated with 2019 leafy greens outbreak

Don't overlook safety issues such as slips and falls, PPE and cleaning/sanitizing during the pandemic

FDA takes measures to promote the microbiological safety of leafy greens

FDA issues final guidance during COVID-19 outbreak

Proposed rule to increase onion assessment rate

VQIP application portal open through May

Final IA supplemental draft guidance released

FDA eases nutrition labeling rules to help processors sell restaurant food

EVENTS

Industry

FDA Nutrition Labeling – Facts and Impacts on Claims

Webinar

Cannabis Products: A discussion of the challenges in production, sale, and marketing

Webinar

Navigating the Complexities of Hazardous Materials Storage & Use Compliance

Industry

Food Safety Summit

Food Engineering

2020 June