The Food Traceability Final Rule was finalized by the FDA on November 15, 2022. It will be enforced beginning January 20, 2026, with routine inspections anticipated to start in 2027, meaning businesses must prepare now to comply with the new requirements. In this article, we look at key requirements and resources to help you get started.
This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of AFFI and Food Safety Tech to elevate industry standards, and the exploration of key scientific and regulatory developments impacting public health and safety and its implications for food production.
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.
Cargill received the Gold award in Social & Cultural Impact – Environmental Solutions for its “1000 Farmers Endless Prosperity” program, which aims to improve farmers’ welfare, enhance their productivity, and foster social and digital transformation in agriculture by promoting regenerative agricultural practices.
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.
The two-year study looked at Listeria contamination patterns in three produce processing facilities, using whole genome sequencing to link positive samples to possible sources. The researchers also tested biocides against resident Listeria populations to gauge efficacy and potential loss of sensitivity.
The EPA and the Biden-Harris Administration have issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful PFAs and announced a $1 billion investment to help states and territories implement PFAS testing and treatment.
Cold storage monitoring is crucial to prevent spoilage and equipment repair costs, and IoT sensors are becoming a key tool to reduce waste and costs and ensure food safety.
Fostering a robust food safety culture requires collaboration and accountability across the entire supply chain, as well as among government inspectors, private auditors, and consumers.
“Receiving approval from the CDFA for both meat and egg distributors in America and pig farmers in the UK allows us to provide international support to the animal products industry while increasing access to safe and traceable meat and eggs across the U.S.”
