In this second part of the article, we examine further considerations for tubing selection, such as flammability, corrosion resistance, indoor/outdoor use, and fittings.
Thermometer, Thermostat, or Smart Thermostat? Supply Chain Quality Approaches
What can the seemingly straight-forward tools we use to regulate temperature tell us about our approaches to supply chain quality?
USDA Approves Browning-Resistant GM Apples
The agency has described that the GE apples are “unlikely to pose a plant pest risk to agriculture and other plants in the United States and that “deregulation is not likely to have a significant impact on the human environment.”
Eating Organic Produce Lowers Pesticide Exposure
A recent study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, concluded that we consume fewer pesticides when we eat organic foods compared to their conventionally grown counterparts.
Jennifer McEntire Joins GMA as VP of Science Operations
McEntire currently serves as The Acheson Group’s vice president and chief science officer, focusing on supply chain risks and mitigation in the changing regulatory landscape and global food safety system.
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Canadian Poultry Products Recalled for Lack of Import Inspection
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “Canada 591”. These products were shipped to retail locations in Washington.
Neogen Responds to Cumin and Spice Blend Contamination Involving Peanut
The company has announced that its comprehensive line of food allergen tests includes quantitative and screening test kits that can quickly and accurately detect peanut and almond allergens in cumin and spice blends.
All About Food Policy: Interview with Baylen Linnekin
GMOs, FSMA and menu labeling are all hot topics right now in the world of food policy and regulation. To further discuss the latest updates,TraceGains’ Chelsey Davis sat down with Baylen J. Linnekin, Executive Director for Keep Food Legal, Adjunct Professor at George Mason School of Law, and Columnist at Reason, to explore his take on a few of these key issues.
Top 6 Best Practices for Your Allergen Control Program
Undeclared allergens are the cause of a great number of recalls in the United States, causing significant consumer health issues, scrap costs, and sourcing conundrums. Under FSMA, good manufacturing practices are undergoing revisions, and the one area that has gotten the most attention is allergen control.
