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October 17, 2017

Status and Outlook of Food Labeling Proposals

By Brian Ronholm, Karen Ellis Carr

A number of changes to labeling rules are coming, including bioengineered food disclosures and simplifying date labels.

October 11, 2017

Proficiency Testing Considerations

By Joy Dell’Aringa

Understanding the value of proficiency testing programs and key considerations for designing and implementing a robust proficiency testing plan.

October 10, 2017

Results: FSMA IQ Test on Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food

By Food Safety Tech Staff

View the results for the FSMA Sanitary Transport IQ test.

October 9, 2017

Sanitation and FSMA: Is Your Program Deficient?

By Maria Fontanazza

Implementing a process improvement approach can help companies meet current requirements.

October 4, 2017

Today’s Inspection and Audit Reality: The New Normal

By Melanie J. Neumann

Industry’s “new reality” for inspection and audit readiness pivots on evolving its programs based on the expectations of today’s – and tomorrow’s – inspectors, auditors and customers alike.

September 28, 2017

FSMA IQ Test Part II: Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food

By Food Safety Tech Staff

How well do you understand the FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule? Take the test and find out.

September 26, 2017

Food Defense Collaboration: The Whole is Better than the Sum of its Parts

By Amy Kircher, DrPH

Working with trained experts and open communication can effectively prepare food supply networks for adequate food defense.

September 25, 2017

Five Latest Recall Technologies

By Randy Fields

Technology like cloud-based computing helps optimize recalls throughout the supply chain.

September 13, 2017

FDA Commissioner Announces Steps To Support Produce Safety Rule

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Dr. Gottlieb, speaking at the annual NASDA meeting, addressed a handful of key changes to the Produce Safety Rule.

September 8, 2017

FDA Releases Small Entity Compliance Guide for Produce Safety Rule

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The guide is intended to help small businesses understand how the rule applies to them.

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October 18, 2017

FST Soapbox

Validating Your Foreign Material Inspection System

By Robert Rogers

Validation, verification and monitoring - each term identifies a distinct process that has a clear purpose and role to play at different points throughout the equipment lifecycle.

October 16, 2017

Food Safety Culture Club

The Food Safety Culture Conversation

By Deirdre Schlunegger

Sharing the stories of foodborne illness and those impacted by it serves the industry in a critical way.

September 25, 2017

FST Soapbox

FSMA Checklist: Foreign Supplier Verification Program Requirements

By Bill Bremer

Help your organization assess its level of compliance to FSMA and the FSVP rule, which became effective May 30, 2017 for all general importers not meeting special requirements of size, qualified facilities, or those under the pasteurized milk ordinance.

September 12, 2017

Bug Bytes

How to Prepare for an Audit at Any Time

By Chelle Hartzer

Pest management can make or break a facility’s score during an audit.

August 30, 2017

In the Food Lab

Lead Found in Recalled Ground Cumin

By Thomas Tarantelli

The Sol Andino brand of ground cumin was found to contain 1090 ppm lead.

Upcoming FST Events & Webinars.

November 1, 2017 – 8:45 am – 6:30 pm

Chicago Section IFT Annual Suppliers’ Night

Please join us for the 55th annual Chicago Section IFT Suppliers Night Expo where you can visit with 550 exhibitors and network with more than 3500 attendees from the food industry. The event also hosts valuable scientific and professional development pre-show sessions, and a silent auction to raise funds for scholarships.

November 29, 2017 – December 1, 2017

Food Safety Consortium

The 5th Annual Food Safety Consortium conference is a summit of Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) industry experts and government officials. The agenda is comprised of panel discussions, individual presentations, "Ask The Experts" discussion groups, workshops and training programs running concurrently, coupled with overarching plenary sessions paired with a table-top exhibition. This is an event focused on food safety education and networking providing attendees best practices and new technology solutions to today's food safety challenges.