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HACCP (Hazard analysis and critical control points) is a food safety approach to help prevent biological, chemical, and physical hazards, as well as radiological hazards, in production processes.

Quality assurance and quality control are of the utmost importance for food manufacturers and processors.

Hygiena has announced the NEW BAX System Real-Time PCR Assay for E. coli O157:H7 Exact, a test that can specifically identify Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (and not similar serotypes) in less time than other tests.

GS1 US has published a guideline to help the retail industry implement GS1 Digital Link, a standard that allows brands to web-enable barcodes and provide consumers with rich product information. 

FoodChain ID has licensed technology from Battelle to fight food fraud using EMAlert, a food fraud prediction tool using artificial intelligence to identify potential hazards in the global food supply chain.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) company Gamma Graphics Services (GGS) has expanded its service offering for Food and Beverage and Cold Storage facilities across the U.S.

iComplai, a Munich based start-up for product safety, launches a food safety platform for manufacturers to assess, monitor and predict the risks of their products and supply chain.