International Standards/Harmonization

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can refuse admission of articles to U.S. that appear to be in violation of FDA regulations and may automatically place a company on an Import Alert involving Detention without Physical Examination. Read more for how to navigate this process.

Minimizing packaging waste must be done in a way that maintains the safety and hygiene of the food to keep it safe.

Globalization of the food supply brings incredible growth opportunities, but the accompanying challenges cannot be ignored. Traceability throughout a complex supply chain has resulted in much greater risk exposure and potential liability for food manufacturers.  

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

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.

To determine whether a food package can be legally marketed around the globe, one must consider many factors related to the packaging of the food item.

A key area of focus for the food industry today is functional beverages—the fastest-growing sector of the functional food market.

Food safety policy of the European Commission is aimed at ensuring high levels of consumer interest and health protection.

An essential supplement to quality and safety systems that anchors them in reality is periodic testing to verify the authenticity of food ingredients.  

If the food safety standards and audit checklists are harmonized across the different audit groups, that should make it easier for customers to compare, and accept, audit results.