This legislation would put one agency clearly in charge with the singular mission of protecting the food supply with the resources, staff, and focus to achieve that goal. A single food safety agency, with a Senate-confirmed Commissioner, will strengthen oversight of the food supply, improve the health and well-being of Americans, and ensure companies that cut corners on food safety are properly held accountable.
The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences has opened the applications process for its Emerging Leaders Award to recognize excellence in food safety and nutrition sciences
There is a naive belief that plant-based food is safer than animal-based food. This is not the case. Plant-based foods are just as vulnerable to the same pathogens we find in meat, fish, milk and eggs.
Mr. Robert Bane will be joining FSIS’ Office of the Administrator as Deputy Administrator of Field Operations, serving alongside Deputy Administrator Dr. Denise Eblen, who will focus on FSIS’ science and policy work.
Over the past six months we have published a series of articles on many practical aspects of managing Listeria in Food Plants. This last article is a summary along with links to each of article in the series.
FDA encourages eligible food importers to take advantage of this extended application window to apply for FY2027 VQIP benefits.
Food Safety Tech is excited to announce that the 2026 Food Safety Consortium will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, from October 22-24. The 2026 event will focus on the convergence of policy, science, and best practices. With the conference being held near Washington, D.C., this year will place a renewed emphasis on policy discussions, reflecting the growing need to address regulatory and legislative issues. The program will also prioritize the sharing of best practices, offering attendees the chance to learn from one another and engage in collaborative problem-solving on hot-button issues. A Call For Abstracts will be announced soon.
Food fraud, driven primarily by economic gain, can rapidly escalate from quality concerns into serious public health crises when adulteration goes undetected. Modern analytical technologies such as spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and PCR are effective tools to authenticate ingredients and detect adulteration before products reach consumers. This article highlights that food fraud prevention is most effective at the ingredient level and explores practical applications, cost considerations, and implementation strategies for building a safer and more transparent food system.
Rob is recognized for his strategic approach to client engagement, leadership in collaborative business development environments, and commitment to advancing innovative healthcare solutions. His work at EAS will further strengthen support for clients navigating evolving regulatory and quality compliance expectations.
An investigation discovered recalled infant formula continued to be found on store shelves—for over three weeks in one case, in over 175 locations across 36 states.
