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Process control in food safety describes engagement with processes, procedures, and practices that help monitor and ensure the safety and quality of food during production and processing.]]> https://www.food-safety.com/rss/314 en-us New GS1 US Guidance Helps Foodservice, Food Retail Companies Meet Packaging EPR Requirements Responding to new and expanding state-level Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging laws, GS1 US released a resource to help industry adapt. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11492 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11492-new-gs1-us-guidance-helps-foodservice-food-retail-companies-meet-packaging-epr-requirements Survey Reveals How U.S. Consumers Use Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels Commissioned by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and published at a time when FDA is considering a federally standardized FOP nutrition labeling scheme, the survey provides insight into what Americans are seeking from FOP nutrition labels.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11487 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11487-survey-reveals-how-us-consumers-use-front-of-pack-nutrition-labels Food Safety Five Ep. 32: From Sanitation to Food Processing, Cold Plasma Does It All hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) This episode of Food Safety Five discusses new research on the use of cold plasma technologies for biofilm inactivation and reducing allergenic risk, deriving more accurate “sell by” dates based on microbial changes on meat, and ultra-processed food nutrition and purchasing realities.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11479 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11479-food-safety-five-ep-32-from-sanitation-to-food-processing-cold-plasma-does-it-all Researchers Investigate Antimicrobial Light, Optimal Sanitation Protocols for Produce Packinghouse Brushes Studies funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) are investigating ways to improve produce packinghouse brush sanitation, including the use of antimicrobial light and choosing the best time to replace brushes.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11465 Thu, 28 May 2026 05:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11465-researchers-investigate-antimicrobial-light-optimal-sanitation-protocols-for-produce-packinghouse-brushes FDA Supports Grouping Several Phthalates for Cumulative Risk Assessment FDA published a literature review on the eight phthalates currently approved for food contact uses to determine whether they should be considered chemically and/or pharmacologically related for the purpose of cumulative risk assessment.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11464 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:19:46 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11464-fda-supports-grouping-several-phthalates-for-cumulative-risk-assessment Ep. 218. Dr. Brady Carter: Water Activity, Shelf-Life Validation, and Food Safety Controls In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to water activity specialist and researcher Dr. Brady Carter about the importance of understanding water activity for shelf-life prediction, enhancing food safety and quality, and improving food system sustainability.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11446 Tue, 26 May 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11446-ep-218-dr-brady-carter-water-activity-shelf-life-validation-and-food-safety-controls PPM, Key Introduce Fully Integrated Chip Processing Line The line combines PPM’s frying, seasoning, and product handling systems with Key’s optical sorting technology into a unified processing solution, from slicing through packaging.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11443 Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11443-ppm-key-introduce-fully-integrated-chip-processing-line Patent-Pending Fermentation Technology Reduces Sugars in Fruit Juice According to Austra Juice, the process lowers sugar and calories by at least 30 percent while maintaining the juice’s flavor profile, allowing beverage companies to label resulting products as “reduced-sugar fruit juice from concentrate.” 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11441 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:17:28 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11441-patent-pending-fermentation-technology-reduces-sugars-in-fruit-juice Codex Moves to Adopt Standardized Precautionary Allergen Labeling, Kicks UPFs Can Down the Road hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) During the 49th Meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL49), guidelines on risk-based precautionary allergen labeling, labeling for multipack foods, and emergency flexible labeling were recommended for adoption. CCFL also declined a proposal to initiate work related to ultra-processed foods.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11435 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:22:46 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11435-codex-moves-to-adopt-standardized-precautionary-allergen-labeling-kicks-upfs-can-down-the-road EU Confirms Safety of Novel Acrylamide-Reducing Enzyme for Coffee Products Acrylerase, developed by Kerry Group, is an amidase food enzyme that hydrolyzes acrylamide, and is the first commercially available food enzyme designed to directly decompose the process contaminant after it has formed.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11434 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:06:52 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11434-eu-confirms-safety-of-novel-acrylamide-reducing-enzyme-for-coffee-products IFT to Host ‘Talking Science’ Webinar Series Moderated by Chief Science and Technology Officer Dr. Brendan Niemira, the four-part series will discuss the science behind emerging food technologies and innovations, from sustainable packaging to plant-based proteins and nonthermal processing.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11432 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:58:34 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11432-ift-to-host-talking-science-webinar-series FAO Highlights Food Safety Risks of Recycled, Renewable Plastics Used for Food Packaging Chemical migration and microplastics shedding from recycled plastic food contact materials pose potential food safety concerns. Biopolymer risks are also not yet fully understood. The Codex Alimentarius Commission is considering developing guidance on recycled materials used in food packaging.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11428 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:04:12 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11428-fao-highlights-food-safety-risks-of-recycled-renewable-plastics-used-for-food-packaging Australia, New Zealand Consider Mandatory Nutrition Star Ratings on Packaged Foods FSANZ is accepting public comments on the proposed Health Star Rating, which is an interpretive front-of-pack nutrition labeling tool that summarizes a food’s overall nutritional profile using a simple star rating.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11419 Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11419-australia-new-zealand-consider-mandatory-nutrition-star-ratings-on-packaged-foods New USDA Dietary Guidelines with a Focus on Food Packaging This article discusses what the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030 say about "highly processed foods" and the food packaging concerns associated with such foods. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11418 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11418-new-usda-dietary-guidelines-with-a-focus-on-food-packaging New Mexico Bans ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food Packaging, Cookware; Sets PFAS Labeling Rules hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) New Mexico has published a final rule enforcing the New Mexico PFAS Protection Act, outlining a staggered prohibition on the sale of products containing intentionally added PFAS, and describing a PFAS warning label for products still containing the chemicals.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11412 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:15:56 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11412-new-mexico-bans-forever-chemicals-in-food-packaging-cookware-sets-pfas-labeling-rules PSB Industries Introduces Oxygen Removal CO2 System The solution is relevant to the food and beverage industry, where ultra-high-purity carbon dioxide is required for carbonation, packaging, and preservation processes.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11401 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:39:27 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11401-psb-industries-introduces-oxygen-removal-co2-system Study Finds Cold Plasma Treatment Reduces Peanut Allergenicity The researchers believe that the approach could be applied to reduce the allergenicity of other foods while maintaining functional properties.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11380 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:57:02 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11380-study-finds-cold-plasma-treatment-reduces-peanut-allergenicity Bill Reintroduced to Overhaul Front-of-Pack Food Labels, Ingredients Lists Among other provisions, the Food Labeling Modernization Act would set conditions for the use of the terms “natural” and “healthy,” expedite the creation of a front-of-pack nutrition labeling system, and improve ingredient list readability.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11374 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:06:52 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11374-bill-reintroduced-to-overhaul-front-of-pack-food-labels-ingredients-lists Higher Temperatures, Fat Content May Increase Chemical Migration from Biodegradable Food Packaging hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) A recent study evaluated the migration of non-intentionally added substances from biodegradable food contact materials (FCMs) under different conditions. The researchers underlined the importance of optimizing polymer blends and processing, and considering chemical analysis in FCM risk assessment.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11363 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11363-higher-temperatures-fat-content-may-increase-chemical-migration-from-biodegradable-food-packaging Study Evaluates Pathogen Reductions on Microgreens Treated with UV-C Although UV-C was effective against Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes under most conditions, pathogen regrowth during refrigerated storage was significant. The findings suggest UV-C may be a useful post-harvest intervention when used in combination with other measures.  

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11319 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11319-study-evaluates-pathogen-reductions-on-microgreens-treated-with-uv-c MicroPure Introduces Manifolds for Culinary Steam Filtration in Food Processing The steam manifolds are delivered fully assembled and include MicroPure filters, housings, condensate traps, lockable isolation valves, and upstream and downstream pressure gauges.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11317 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:35 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11317-micropure-introduces-manifolds-for-culinary-steam-filtration-in-food-processing Food Innovation: An Introduction to Precision Fermentation Precision fermentation has the potential to improve food security, promote sustainable food production, and support the food sector as an important driver of economic growth. The biotechnology behind precision fermentation is likely to become progressively visible, and its role in food manufacturing will become increasingly important.  

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11310 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11310-food-innovation-an-introduction-to-precision-fermentation U.S. Codex Office to Hold Public Meeting Ahead of CCFL49 The objective of the virtual public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the upcoming 49th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL49).

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11305 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11305-us-codex-office-to-hold-public-meeting-ahead-of-ccfl49 EU Publishes Guidance for Industry on New Packaging Law The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) limits PFAS in food packaging, bans single-use plastics for fruit and vegetables under a certain weight, and sets forth other changes, with compliance deadlines beginning as early as August 2026.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11293 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11293-eu-publishes-guidance-for-industry-on-new-packaging-law California Bill Would Create Certification, Seal for Non-Ultra-Processed Foods Introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, AB 2244 would establish the “California Certified” seal for non-ultra-processed foods (non-UPFs) that can be displayed on the label of qualified food products, similar to the "USDA Organic" seal.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11279 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:15:46 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11279-california-bill-would-create-certification-seal-for-non-ultra-processed-foods Improving the Safety of Hydroponic Crops: Evaluation of Strategies to Mitigate Human Pathogens in Hydroponic Production This article looks at food safety in hydroponic agriculture, including interventions used in hydroponic crop production to control pathogenic contamination.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11278 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11278-improving-the-safety-of-hydroponic-crops-evaluation-of-strategies-to-mitigate-human-pathogens-in-hydroponic-production Macrowave RF Pasteurization Validated for Microbial Reduction in Infant Formula Ingredient Radio Frequency Company’s Macrowave Radio Frequency (RF) pasteurization systems have been fully validated for the treatment of rice flour utilized in infant formula, achieving a greater than 5-log reduction of important pathogens.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11269 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:54:57 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11269-macrowave-rf-pasteurization-validated-for-microbial-reduction-in-infant-formula-ingredient rice flour in bowl next to rice plant_jcomp via freepik.png Macrowave RF machine_Radio Frequency Company.png Türkiye Set to Ban Single-Use Food Contact Materials in Line with EU Regulations Expected to take effect by the end of 2027 after stakeholder consultations, the regulation, modeled after the EU’s Single-Use Plastics directive, would prohibit items like plastic cutlery, plates, and straws. Future phases would enforce further requirements for other articles.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11267 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:52:14 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11267-turkiye-set-to-ban-single-use-food-contact-materials-in-line-with-eu-regulations Mettler Toledo Offers Guide to Preventing Physical Contamination The free resource outlines practical ways to identify risks, select the right inspection technologies, and build a proactive foreign material contamination prevention strategy, focusing on five key areas of food safety management.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11258 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:12:48 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11258-mettler-toledo-offers-guide-to-preventing-physical-contamination FlexXray: Emerging Technologies for Improving Foreign Material Detection In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, Kye Luker, Chief Product Officer at FlexXray, discusses the significant challenge of foreign material contamination, and how food processors can improve detection and inspection with advanced technologies and third-party partnerships. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11236 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11236-flexxray-emerging-technologies-for-improving-foreign-material-detection