Should GMO use in the rapidly expanding mass market food industry be restricted or allowed?

Since the regulation of genetically modified organisms in food was first established in the early 1990s in major regions of the world, countries have gone through an evolution of their own rules over the years.

The details of these guidance documents and some recent FDA enforcement actions in the ingredient space are discussed.

The regulation of genetically modified organisms in food has gone through an evolution of its own over the years.

Food manufacturers are working to increase the sustainability of their global footprint while at the same time making their products better and safer from farm to plate.

Human data on the potential health effects from consuming small amounts of trans fats are scant and do not support the assumption of no threshold.

Will salt lose its GRAS status? Only time and a lawsuit outcome will tell.

Regardless of the size of any food manufacturer, there will be a need to source, approve and maintain ingredient suppliers.

Many of the operators that want to get into producing foods incorporating marijuana are not experienced food processors.

What would a voluntary non-GMO labeling system mean for your company? The status of such legislation is discussed.