Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team

iFoodDS and IBM have announced a tech-enabled traceability solution—iFoodDS Trace Exchange™ with IBM Food Trust™—to help companies across the food supply chain address the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA's) Food Traceability Final Rule, fulfilling Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA 204).

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently published the findings of a targeted surveillance sampling program conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify emerging food safety risks and increase knowledge of the food system.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published its response to the most recent suggestions given to the agency by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). Recommendations given to FDA by CFP cover the Food Code and its Annexes, the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, and other actions.

At the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) September board meeting, decisions were made about certain aspects of the new process to regulate the use of precision-bred organisms intended for food and feed. A detailed proposal will be published for public consultation in November.

Ongoing research funded by the Center for Produce Safety aims to fill knowledge gaps about the efficacy of sanitizers and wash techniques used on peaches.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided an update on its work to prevent Cronobacter sakazakii illnesses associated with consumption of powdered infant formula.

The new humidity sensing capabilities added to Wiliot’s Internet of Things (IoT) Visibility Platform makes it possible for food companies to better ensure the safety, integrity, freshness, and sustainability of moisture-sensitive products

Matvælastofnun, known as the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in English, recently published a report on the country’s antibiotic use for animals and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of bacteria in animals and food during 2022.

The recently released findings of a five-year study on consumer meal preparation practices by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has highlighted the importance of National Food Safety Education Month.

The new SQF Fundamentals Verification Assessment is not classified as a standard SQF certification program, but it introduces an innovative approach to advance food safety capabilities.