New research suggests that the most effective treatments for reducing levels of the toxic metal arsenic in rice are cultivar selection, irrigation management, cooking approach and the application of selenium or silicon soil amendments.
These processes will help to ensure that FDA is taking a risk-informed approach in reviewing data and information about the safety of chemicals in the food supply to protect the health of consumers.
Dr. Emilio Esteban, Chief Scientific Officer for Mérieux NutriSciences’ North America division, and Head of its Global Analytical Hub and former Undersecretary for Food Safety at USDA is the opening keynote speaker. The closing keynote speaker is Ricky Dickson, Author and Former CEO of Blue Bell Creameries.
As Fieldale Farms’ operations scaled, so did the complexity in their laboratory processes — until they implemented a LIMS.
Since February, roughly 3,500 F.D.A. jobs, about 20 percent, were eliminated, representing one of the largest work force reductions among all government agencies targeted by the Trump administration. How many fired employees will be permitted to return remained unclear.
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) USA released a comprehensive white paper entitled “GRAS Reform: Food Safety Without Sacrifice” that advocates for an alternative to the total elimination of the ‘Self-GRAS’ pathway, focusing instead on eliminating the most hazardous chemicals while preserving access to safe, beneficial ingredients
Ten of the samples analyzed by the FDA had detectable levels of PFAS, none of which had levels that would have exceeded the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for PFAS if detected in public drinking water.
Manufacturers of food equipment materials, nonfood compounds and chemicals can now certify their products to NSF’s PFAS-Free guideline, demonstrating a commitment to human and planet health.
The CCT Tool, an online searchable database providing a consolidated list of contaminant levels (e.g., tolerances, action levels, and guidance levels) that are used to evaluate potential health risks of contaminants in human foods
The FDA uses its authorities, both longstanding and newly granted, to uphold the safety, nutritional adequacy and resilience of infant formula and the infant formula supply.
