Labeling of food and dietary supplements in the United States involve several aspects and each must be approached with careful consideration. Regulatory, scientific, and business decisions need to be considered when working on labels’ mandatory elements and claims. The FDA released in December 2024 and January 2025 a few new proposed and final rules on several issues that will impact food and dietary supplement labeling.
Finalists were selected in the categories of SQF Auditing and SQF Practitioner Leadership
The Food Safety Consortium Conference, Oct. 19-21, 2025, will be at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington VA. Abstract Submissions are Due February 21, 2025. Guiding the 2025 program is a newly formed committee lead by Donna Garren, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Science & Policy, American Frozen Food Institute and Rick Biros, Content Director & Publisher, Food Safety Tech.
Food and beverage manufacturers who use FD&C Red No. 3 in their products will have until January 15, 2027 to reformulate their products.
The proposed FOP nutrition label, also referred to as the “Nutrition Info box,” provides information on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars content in a simple format showing whether the food has “Low,” “Med” or “High” levels of these nutrients. It complements the FDA’s iconic Nutrition Facts label, which gives consumers more detailed information about the nutrients in their food.
Food facility registration is critical to helping the FDA identify the location and possible source of a foodborne illness outbreak or potential bioterrorism incident.
Partnership for Food Traceability seeking members to play key roles in decision-making.
Maintaining the safety of the food we consume is complex and multi-faceted. Inspections and audits have become the backbone of our food industry’s quality control processes in preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring the stringent regulatory measures are met. This article details the intricacies of the importance of inspections and audits, highlighting the procedure involved to reduce the consistency of recalls.
The researchers reported that 43, 35, and 0% of the products tested exceed Prop 65 MADLs for heavy metal concentrations.
This paper compares U.S. food laws with GFSI standards, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses. U.S. food laws provide a legally enforceable, standardized framework that ensures consumer protection and public accountability. Conversely, GFSI standards offer flexibility, global recognition, and industry-driven innovation, albeit at higher costs and with less enforcement power. The U.S. food safety system, despite its complexity, delivers robust protection through comprehensive federal regulations. A balanced approach that integrates the strengths of both systems could optimize food safety, leveraging legal enforcement and global industry standards.
