Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

A new study underscores that the level of consumer protection afforded by the food import control measures established in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 may not be proportionate to the resources invested.

The Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) is the EU’s digital platform for managing sanitary, phytosanitary, and food safety certification to support the trade of regulated products.

A new report from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies reveals trends driving food safety and sanitation decisions among food and beverage manufacturers, and what these trends mean for original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. 

Canadian-based Culture Advisory Group Inc. (CAG) and U.S.-based Food Safety Leadership Group (FSLG) have forged a partnership that offers a full spectrum of integrated solutions that enable global companies to build a food safety culture that touches all levels of the organization.

A letter sent to FDA urges the agency to immediately withdraw its approval of Carbadox, a carcinogenic swine feed additive. FDA’s proposal to withdraw Carbadox approvals has been pending for two years, during which time there has not been an approved method for detecting Carbadox residue in pork. 

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2024–25 Annual Report, detailing a year of progress in food standards development, regulatory modernization, and stakeholder engagement.

Food and beverage industry customers will benefit from a fully integrated, one-stop solution that combines high-pressure processing (HPP) tolling, co-manufacturing, packaging, labeling, cold storage, and logistics support

To support the preparation of applications for regulated products, EFSA released a new guidance document detailing the scientific requirements for the characterization and risk assessment of both genetically modified (GM) and non-GM microorganisms used in the food chain.

FAO published a report that encourages the application of risk-based tools to ensure the safety of water used in production and processing in fisheries and aquaculture operations.

Despite growing enthusiasm about and application of artificial intelligence (AI) for food safety management and regulatory oversight, the report underscores persistent challenges, the need for robust governance, and other factors to consider for responsible adoption.