GMPs

New GMP Certification Program for Food Supplements Seeking U.S. Regulatory Compliance

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:56 -0500

To support companies seeking to achieve regulatory compliance in the U.S., Eurofins Healthcare Assurance network of companies now offers a new Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification program for dietary and food supplements.

FDA Releases New Guidance on Food Labeling Regulations, Low-Moisture RTE Food Safety

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:51:57 -0500

FDA has released four new guidance documents to help industry comply with food labeling regulations concerning allergens and plant-based alternatives to animal foods, as well as food safety regulations for ready-to-eat (RTE), low-moisture foods.

A Visit to “Cramer’s Corner” for Sanitation Best Practices

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:30:31 -0500

Sanitation is one of the most important, if not the most important, departments in the food manufacturing plant. The actions of sanitation personnel mean that production starts the day with clean equipment and a clean environment, and this helps maintain sanitary conditions during operations to prevent food safety hazards or quality failures.

Prevent Gluten-Free Product Recalls with Good Manufacturing Policies Training

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Errors involving product contamination, misbranding, and undeclared allergens remain the three leading causes of food recalls. Since employees are the cornerstone for preventing allergen and gluten adulteration, providing proper training to staff can prevent errors that could lead to a recall.

5S in the Food Industry

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The five principles of sort, straighten, shine, standardize, and sustain comprise the 5S lean manufacturing method.

Importing Challenges for Dietary Supplement Firms under FSMA and FSVP

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400

Understanding the applicability of the Food Safety Modernization Act to the dietary supplement industry is another confusing and challenging regulatory issue for an industry still struggling with Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Time Flies When Temperatures Rise

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:03:00 -0500

The risk assessment and management strategies for minimizing the potential for growth of undesirable microorganisms leading to toxin production in a food matrix/manufacturing system are examined.

Top Ten Misconceptions about Sanitation

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:08:00 -0400

Sanitation is in fact the most important function that will happen in every single factory, packinghouse, deli, or restaurant every single day.

Ensuring the Safety of Food Contact Materials: GMPs and Beyond

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:01:00 -0400

The most critical Good Manufacturing Practice requirement for packaging materials is that they be suitably pure for their intended use.

Environmental Listeria Monitoring: Seek and Destroy Pathogens

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:02:00 -0500

Whether you are just setting up your environmental Listeria monitoring program or reassessing your existing program, there are basic elements that you will want to include.

Pet Food and Treat Safety: It’s Time for Facts, Not Fearmongering

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:02:00 -0400

As the voice of the U.S. pet food and treat industry, the Pet Food Institute (PFI) is talking about the manufacturing process, the regulatory environment and the companies that feed America’s dogs and cats. It’s important and our responsibility to provide those facts.

Foreign Materials in Foods: Control and Evaluation

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:10:00 -0500

Materials such as glass, metal, wood, plastic, bone, rocks and others are among those that the industry works very hard to keep out of raw materials, ingredients and finished goods.

Retrofitting a Food Plant to Maximize Sanitation

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The success of any sanitation program, whether you are just starting or retrofitting an existing program, begins and ends with the food safety culture of the company and of the plant.

A Look at GMPs: How FSMA Will Change Expectations

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:10:00 -0500

The Food Safety Modernization Act will modernize current Good Manufacturing Practices regarding manufacturing, processing, packaging and holding of human foods.

Avoiding Allergens: It’s the Right Thing to Do

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:21:00 -0500

Food allergies are a real and growing public health issue.

Time for Change from Head to Toe: Animal Food Safety Regs Are Final

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 04:00:00 -0500

The final FSMA regulations on preventive controls for animal food are published—what does it mean for your company?

Ready, Set, Go—The Food Safety Regs Are Final!

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:01:00 -0400

The final FSMA regulations on preventive controls for human food are published—what does it mean for your company?

GMP Training: How Do You Measure Up?

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:00:00 -0400

Many food manufacturers spend a tremendous amount of time developing and delivering training, but if competencies are not gained, how do we know that this money was well spent?

Principles of Environmental Pathogen Control

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:05:00 -0400

When first confronted with a pathogen problem in a facility, it is hard to pinpoint an exact root cause from so many potential sources.

In the Food Plant: Danger of Corrosion when Welding Stainless Steel

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:00:00 -0500

Because stainless steel materials are in widespread use in food processing and food preparation, it is important to recognize their limitations.

Pest Management SOPs for Food Processing Plants and the Importance of FSMA

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:10:00 -0400

One key aspect of sanitation is the prevention and immediate elimination of any and all pest infestations in a food plant.

Floor Tapes Enhance Facility Safety and Organization

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Mighty Line floor tape products are designed to help managers make their facilities safer, more organized and productive. They can be used to color-code various functional areas in the plant, highlight hazardous areas, and provide critical safety warning messages.

Airborne Contamination: A Microbiologist’s Perspective

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:30:00 -0400

The role of airborne contamination of processed foods is controversial and fraught with contradictory opinions.

Best Practices in Facility Design

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 08:05:00 -0400

With a little planning upfront and by focusing on key aspects of the plumbing system design, it is relatively simple to have a plant that is safe from contamination and easy to maintain.

Software Aims to Track Contaminants, Prevent Food Safety Problems

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:00:00 -0400

At a time when food safety breakdowns are costing businesses more than ever, a Lincoln, NE, startup known as Presage Analytics hopes to help food processors track contaminants and prevent costly recalls and outbreaks of illness. The company's software tracks and analyzes the environmental and product testing data that companies already collect, particularly focused on microbial data, to manage and prevent problems that could lead to recalls or foodborne illness outbreaks.

Quality Control of Botanical Ingredients

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A quality botanical ingredient is one that uses the correct plant species and plant part, is unadulterated and safe for human consumption.

GMPs in the Snack Food Industry in Latin America

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A large number of studies have examined the relationships between various manufacturing practices and the impact of such practices on food safety.

Food Plant GMPs: How Can Foreign Food Manufacturers Comply with U.S. Regulations?

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

To develop appropriate Good Manufacturing Practices, there are prerequisites with which the food manufacturing entity must comply.

The ABCs of Good Food Manufacturing

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

While food industry executives are trying to do the best they can, their emphasis has made it difficult to focus adequately on cleanliness and safety.

Good Manufacturing Practices and Training

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The current federal GMP regulation specifically applies to all food products regulated by FDA.