The hearing will examine the Oversight Committee’s ongoing investigations into the FDA response to several issues, including the infant formula crisis and food safety, drug shortages, facility inspections, hemp regulation, regulation of tobacco and nicotine products, and over-the-counter decongestants.
Between April 2022 and July 2023, the agency collected 107 samples of imported honey and found three samples (3%) to be violative, compared to 10% in 2021-2022.
Foreign object contamination can occur at any step in the supply chain. Mitigating these risks requires vigilance, adherence to proven standards, and understanding of new technologies that can enhance detection.
As the deadline for adoption of the FSMA 204 Traceability Rule looms, Leavitt Partners and The Acheson Group are working with FDA to create a public-private governing body for food traceability, based on the medical industry’s Partnership for DSCSA Governance, to smooth the transition. The first step is to get industry onboard and actively involved.
The global food safety landscape is at a crossroads and headed for extinction if changes do not take place within the next decade. But by focusing on prevention, capacity building, collaboration, and innovation, we can work towards a future where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food.
Advances in food packaging — from recyclable or compostable materials to more sustainable packaging practices — are changing the way the industry ensures food safety, while also addressing environmental concerns.
The one-day virtual public meeting will be held on April 24. Feedback received from this meeting will help the FDA prioritize its activities within the New Era of Smarter Food Safety framework.
Generating, collecting, and utilizing process data is a daunting task for most small and midsize food and beverage manufacturers. Here we explore some of the challenges associated with data collection and analysis, what makes the undertaking worthwhile, and no cost and low-cost tools that make collection and utilization of data attainable for smaller businesses.
Recent increases in norovirus outbreaks and continued outbreaks of salmonella-related foodborne illnesses highlight the need for more stringent food handling protocols.
A research team at the University of Stuttgart is seeking to improve the methods used to screen for allergens primarily through the use of mass spectrometry (MS) and has developed a new workflow for allergen testing that delivers results quickly and efficiently.
