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UK FSA Opens Post-Implementation Consultations on Food Contact Materials Regulations

September 28, 2023

As part of its post-implementation review process, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened consultations on two regulations related to food contact materials and plastic kitchenware.

UK FSA: 2013 Food Safety Sampling and Qualifications Regulations Remain “Relevant and Valid”

May 26, 2023

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a Post-Implementation Review of the 2013 Food Safety Sampling and Qualifications Regulations (S&Q Regulations), which is now available for public comment.

New EU Maximum Levels for Contaminants in Foods: Aflatoxins, Metals, and More

May 8, 2023

The European Commission has set new maximum levels (MLs) for certain contaminants in food. The new MLs are effective as of April 25, 2023.

UK FSA: Proposed Changes to Food Hygiene Delivery Model Open to Comment

April 3, 2023

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation on developing a modernized food hygiene delivery model.

EU’s New Maximum Levels for Inorganic Arsenic in Certain Foods

March 9, 2023

The EU is making changes to the levels of arsenic allowed to be present in certain foods. The European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2023/465, amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006, which sets forth maximum levels of contaminants, such as arsenic, in certain foods.

Poultry Companies Join with Consumer Groups to Demand Updated Poultry Food Safety Standards

September 17, 2021

A broad range of poultry companies and consumer groups are asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to modernize the safe regulation of poultry.

Ep. 90. Phil Kafarakis: Pandemic-Inspired Innovations

February 23, 2021

This episode features our discussion with Phil Kafarakis, president of the Specialty Food Association, about how politics, public health, and regulatory stringency can all impact food safety as well as a Food Safety Insights column update from Bob Ferguson of Strategic Consulting.

FSMA Update for 2018

The next set of deadlines for the Food Safety Modernization Act concentrate on prevention throughout the whole supply chain.

Crystal Lindell

January 22, 2018

Even as food and beverage manufacturers are learning to look on the bright side of FSMA, new regulations keep taking effect, and they all require more than just a good outlook to comply with them.

FDA announces ‘enforcement discretion’ for specific FSMA regulations

Although FDA has temporarily relaxed some specific rules, processors are not necessarily off the hook, and may want to contact their food safety consultants.

Wayne Labs

January 8, 2018

The FDA intends to exercise enforcement discretion for certain provisions in four of the FSMA rules until it can work out issues presented in feedback from several entities or stakeholders, especially farms, packing facilities and importers.

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