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February 5, 2023
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FDA to Hold March 2 Webinar on Action Levels for Lead in Infant Food

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Members of the FDA will discuss the recent draft guidance on lead action levels for foods intended for children less than two years of age, and address questions and comments submitted by industry.

January 25, 2023
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Frank Yiannas Announces Resignation from FDA

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Yiannas is stepping down from his position as FDA Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Food Policy and Response effective February 24.

January 23, 2023
Katerina Mastovska

Mastovska Named AOAC Deputy Executive Director and Chief Science Officer

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Dr. Mastovska has extensive experience in research chemistry, which includes working for the University of Chemistry & Technology in Prague, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and founding her own independent consulting business, Excellcon International.

January 17, 2023
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USDA FSIS Publishes 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

The strategic plan lays out three core goals with strategies for implementation and expected outcomes.

January 16, 2023
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FDA Issues Final Guidance for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The final guidance includes recommendations on the requirements to analyze the hazards in food; evaluate a potential foreign supplier’s performance and the risk posed by the food; and determine and conduct appropriate foreign supplier verification activities.

January 9, 2023
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José Emilio Esteban, Ph.D. Sworn in as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Dr. Esteban joined the USDA FSIS in 2001 and was appointed Chief Scientist of the FSIS in August 2018.

December 12, 2022
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Expert Panel Recommends a New Federal Food Administration Separate from FDA

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The independent panel’s “Operational Evaluation of FDA’s Human Foods Program” report highlighted lack of communication, lack of a clear vision and mission, lack of a clear, overarching leader, and siloed workers as just some of the failures at the FDA that led to the infant formula crisis.

December 5, 2022
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FDA Issues Two New Guidances on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

The draft guidance includes new questions and answers about food allergen labeling requirements and the labeling of major food allergens in dietary supplement products; clarifies information presented in earlier editions of the final guidance, such as the labeling of tree nuts, fish, and crustacean shellfish; and includes images that show examples of labeling requirements.

December 5, 2022

Kiwa Group Acquires ASI Food Safety

By Food Safety Tech Staff

"Now that we have welcomed ASI to the Kiwa family, we can better provide our customers with a one-stop shop for food- and feed-related certification services on all continents."

November 20, 2022
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FDA Announces Publication of Final Traceability Rule and Informational Webinar

By Food Safety Tech Staff

On December 7, The FDA will hold an informational webinar on the recently released Food Traceability Rule, which was published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2022.

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January 31, 2023
From the Editor’s Desk

FDA Proposes Redesign of Human Foods Program

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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In response to the findings of an external evaluation of the FDA Human Foods program conducted by the Reagan-Udall Foundation, FDA Commissioner of Food and Drugs Robert M. Califf, M.D., has announced a proposal for a unified Human Foods Program that would combine the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR) and certain functions of the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) under one leader.

January 10, 2023
From the Editor’s Desk

Food Safety Tech Hazards Series Expands to In-Person Events in 2023

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Building on the popularity and success of its virtual events, Innovative Publishing is expanding its Food Safety Tech Hazards Series to include two in-person events coming this spring and fall.

December 12, 2022
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No Magic Bullets: Making Health Claims that Comply with FDA Regulations

By Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen

The FDA does allow food companies to make health claims on their product labels, but manufacturers need to be aware of how those claims are worded as well as disqualifying ingredient levels that could put you in the crosshairs of regulators.

December 5, 2022
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A Nugget of Welcome News: USDA Adds Salmonella as a Chicken Adulterant

By Tyler Williams
Tyler Williams

With this proposed Salmonella rule, the U.S. is taking another important step toward ensuring the health of its citizens, and further enhancing consumer trust in the chicken products they buy.

November 13, 2022
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[Video] Food Labeling Regulations: Organic vs. 100% Organic

By Jennifer Allen
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Step into the lawyer’s kitchen with food attorney Jennifer Allen, Partner at Zwillinger Wulkan, as she breaks down current organic food labeling regulations and requirements.

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