Regulatory | Food Safety

ISO 22000: And the Beat Goes On

February 11, 2013

ISO 22000 is a nonprescriptive standard that provides both opportunities and challenges to organizations that desire to implement the requirements.

How Will President Obama’s Reelection Affect the Implementation of FSMA?

February 5, 2013

Even with two proposed rules out for public comment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is behind schedule in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). What can we expect since President Obama’s reelection in terms of food safety?

What Do the Proposed FSMA Rules Mean to the Food Industry?

February 5, 2013

An overview of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s two proposed rules—Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food and Standards for Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption—are discussed.

Sunland, Inc. Suspension over Food Contamination May Offer Clues on How FDA Will Utilize FSMA

December 17, 2012

While implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) timeline remains uncertain, by exercising its FSMA-provided authority to suspend the registration of Sunland, Inc., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revealed how it will utilize FSMA to protect public health.

Food Contamination Claims: What You Need to Know

December 17, 2012

Recent lawsuits involving disputes over food contamination losses demonstrate that executives at food companies should do more to protect themselves against such risks. Find out what you need to know to protect your brand.

Performing a Quality Audit on Your Supplier’s Pest Management Program

December 6, 2012

To prevent your food processing facility from shortfalls in outsourced pest management, it is essential to perform quality audits of the services provided.

FSMA Era Opens with Uncertainties for Seafood

December 1, 2012

Speculation on how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will affect domestic fish producers and importers is offered.

Food Safety Modernization Act: A View from Elsewhere

December 1, 2012

This article offers a view of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) from countries exporting into the U.S. and what is required to move forward.

Have You Properly Registered Your Food Facility for FSMA?

November 15, 2012

It is imperative that your company determine immediately whether it falls within the registration requirement. The current registration period remains open only until December 31, 2012.

The Future of Labeling for Genetically Engineered Foods

October 15, 2012

California's Proposition 37 is up for vote this November, and stakeholders throughout America are holding their breaths. Proposition 37 requires raw and processed foods sold in California to disclose the presence of genetically engineered ingredients on their labeling-a requirement that the Federal Government does not currently impose.