Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a factsheet on the 2022 Food Code definition and requirements for “in-shell product,” which is a sub-category of molluscan shellfish that requires special parameters for safe handling.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) recently published its Annual Report summarizing the agency’s activities and performance from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation on proposals for a new framework that will regulate the use of precision-bred organisms for food and animal feed.

Kerry has introduced its new Biobake™ Fresh Rich, an innovative enzyme solution for sweet baked goods that delivers longer-lasting softness, freshness, and moistness perception over shelf life.

In response to mixed comments received through a public consultation on a proposed modernized food hygiene delivery model, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will not be progressing several elements of its plan, and other elements will be amended to better enable local authorities to prioritize higher-risk food businesses when carrying out official controls.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering new resources—a QR code and graphic element—to communicate with stakeholders about two of its Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) programs: the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP) and the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods Program (LAAF).

SN Maschinenbau and SÜDPACK have entered into a partnership to create an innovative concept for the in-house production of stand-up pouches with spouts designed for packaging pasty and liquid products. The concept is intended for food producers and fillers of thick and thin fluid products—such as fruit purées, smoothies and other liquids—who have up to now been using pre-made spout pouches.

The European Food Safety Authority Panel on Biological Hazards (EFSA BIOHAZ) recently produced a report on the microbiological hazards associated with water used in postharvest handling and processing of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

To help safeguard electrical systems against leaks and contaminants in food and beverage operations, ABB Installation Products has expanded its portfolio of solutions to include the T&B Fittings® Stainless Cylinder Conduit Hub and Stainless Dome Drain, as well as the T&B Liquidtight Systems® Type A Solutions conduit and fittings.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting volunteers to participate in the first phase of the rollout of the new Observation and Corrective Action Report (OCAR) industry portal, which enables human and animal food facilities to submit documentation of voluntary corrective actions they have taken to address regulatory non-compliances noted by the agency during facility inspections.