On October 16-18, food safety and quality professionals will gather at the 2023 Food Safety Consortium in Parsippany, New Jersey, to share lessons learned, join discussions with regulatory bodies and gain knowledge on how to mitigate current and coming food safety challenges.
The company received nine IMV ServiceTrak Clinical Laboratory Awards in the categories of Immunoassay, ID/AST and Blood Culture excellence.
On August 8, The FDA issued a direct final rule reflecting its June 2015 final determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The rule revises regulations related to peanut butter, certain oils and previously authorized use of PHOs in margarine, shortening, and bread, rolls and buns.
Certain types of sanitizers can be used in food service and food processing facilities on surfaces such as dishes and utensils. Historically, EPA guidance has addressed the addition of claims against bacteria—but not against viruses—to products registered only with sanitizing claims. If the draft guidance is finalized, it could lead to changes in the FDA Food Code to reflect new labeling regulations.
On September 29, 2023, the FDA is hosting a hybrid listening session to obtain feedback about topics related to modernizing recalls of FDA-regulated food, beverage and supplement products. The agency is inviting comments from all interested stakeholders.
Panelists at the IAFP Conference “From Bench-top to Scale Up: The Unspoken Food Safety Challenges of Research and Development” session highlighted areas of regulatory and food safety risk during R&D, as well as potential solutions to prevent delays in bringing new products to market.
Food safety and quality professionals can take advantage of three days of education, networking and panel discussions at the 11th Annual Food Safety Consortium, October 16-18 in Parsippany, New Jersey. This year’s event is co-located with the Cannabis Quality Conference and Food Defense Consortium.
Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of food and beverage recalls. While government regulations aim to protect individuals with food allergies by requiring food labels to disclose ingredients, the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of food regulation creates opportunities for risks such as allergen cross-contact. By developing an Allergen Management Program, businesses can lessen the risk of costly contaminations, recalls and reputational damage.
The 120 Day Food and Agriculture Interim Risk Review provides a review of critical and emergent risks facing the U.S. Food and Agriculture sector, as well initial mitigation strategies, factors contributing to risk and proposed actions to address risks.
Infant food safety, including new arsenic and cadmium action levels, supplements and menu labeling, are among the priority draft and final guidances the FDA plans to address before the end of 2023.
