In a novel food safety assessment, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that a type of house cricket (Acheta domesticus) is safe under the proposed food uses and use levels.
Development of a new microbiological risk assessment model, led by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, could help the produce industry determine the best risk management strategies for a diverse range of production scenarios.
In support of its proposed regulatoryframework for Salmonella in raw poultry, USDA-FSIS has notified veterinary biologics manufacturers of its interest in vaccines for serotypes of public health significance.
The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) is introducing a new, more systematic model for evaluating food control and follow-up activities, which is based on an index that weighs several indicator criteria.
Trustwell recently rolled out a new Product Management solution and accompanying Embedded Analytics tools for its FoodLogiQ platform, tailored to the food industry.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has opened a public consultation on a draft assessment of the health risks associated with fluoride exposure from drinking water, diet, and other sources.
Penn State Extension is offering a new online course to teach participants about the key elements and impact of food packaging. A continuing education unit is available upon completion of the course.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion on the health risks associated with the most common complex organoarsenic species in food.
Harmonized food allergen regulation at the EU level, and systematic monitoring led by a European reference lab, are necessary to protect consumers, argue researchers.
To promote consistency in industry use of allergen quantitative risk assessment, ILSI Europe has developed a new practical guidance to help harmonize the data-gathering processes for food allergen risk assessment and aid implementation.
