The GFSI Steering Committee has suspended recognition of certification programmes owned by the Equitable Food Initiaive until evidence of re-alignment to GFSI Benchmarking requirements v 2020 is provided by the Certification Programme Owner EFI. This suspension took effect on 7th June 2024.
With the effective date for updated traceability recordkeeping approaching in January 2026, traceability is a top priority for most organizations working in the food industry. Produce companies are especially impacted by traceability requirements as the first step in the food supply chain.
Food allergens present a real risk to modern consumers. As a producer, you can clean up your act by abiding by FSMA guidelines, implementing automation, and improving your employee training.
The USDA, FDA and HHS have announced efforts to combat the spread of H5N1 and provide financial support for lost milk production.
The economic impact of food safety issues can be significant. Food safety concerns can limit the ability of countries to export their products to other markets, leading to decreased economic growth. To mitigate these impacts, governments and industry can invest in education and awareness campaigns, improve access to clean water and electricity, and promote sustainable agriculture practices. By taking these steps, we can work towards a safer and more sustainable global food supply.
Food safety culture isn’t just for manufacturers and processors. The food service industry also needs to develop a culture that prioritizes food safety at every level, from management to front-line employees. Here’s how to get started.
The new rule establishes requirements for agricultural water assessments, and sets pre-agricultural water testing and mitigation requirements for farms.
Under the recently issued final determination, FSIS will consider any raw breaded stuffed chicken products that include a chicken component that tested positive for Salmonella at 1 CFU per gram or higher to be adulterated. The determination, including FSIS’ sampling and verification testing, will be effective 12 months after the April 28 publication in the Federal Register.
Without data, risk scoring yields only a “perceived risk” score. An actionable risk assessment should be based on actual outcomes and experiences. For this, we need real world data.
Since 2019, the FDA has tested nearly 13,000 food samples for PFAS and developed new, validated methods for measuring 30 different PFAS in a diverse range of food types.
