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Activities by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are intended to improve the safety of food in retail establishments.

FDA has successfully built a strong foundation for a state-of-the-art, science-based food safety system that will drive future progress for years to come.

The evolution of the FDA Juice HACCP regulations is discussed and their impact on industry is described.

The history of food safety in the U.S. is based on the development of a virtual mishmash of laws and regulations enacted by state legislatures.

One of the fastest growing product categories in the food industry is the “nutraceuticals” or “functional foods” market.

As part of the public health mission to keep food safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increasing its activity on food allergen awareness. FDA’s 2001 allergen priorities for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) describe new initiatives.  

EPA stated that the vast majority of dioxin exposure is found in food and there is a direct link between fatty foods and dioxin residues.

Food safety challenges and science-based strategies, methods and practices impact the way in which food processors address emerging food protection concerns.