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OSHA issues final rule establishing procedures for handling retaliation complaints under FSMA

April 21, 2016

OSHA has published a final rule establishing procedures for handling retaliation complaints under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

USDA issues second RFP for bird flu vaccine

USDA funds food safety training, outreach and technical assistance

Jeremy Gerrard

April 19, 2016

USDA announced the availability of $4.7 million in grants for food safety education, training and technical assistance projects.

Performance of federal food safety agencies

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GAO believes federal oversight of food safety is disjointed

April 11, 2016

Recently, GAO personnel changed the name of a document from “Revamping Federal Oversight of Food Safety” to “Improving Federal Oversight of Food Safety.” The move reflects GAO’s belief food safety efforts in the US are disjointed, with 15 different responsible agencies and 30 applicable laws.

Coalition petitions FDA to ban 8 flavorings

FDA releases final rule to ensure food safety during transport

April 5, 2016

FDA has finalized a new food safety rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that will help to prevent food contamination during transportation.

FDA earmarks $19 million to help states implement FSMA

March 22, 2016

FDA has set aside $19 million to help state agencies support implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Michael Taylor to leave FDA

Jeremy Gerrard

March 15, 2016

At a crucial time for food safety in the US, FDA announced Michael Taylor, deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine, will leave the agency on June 1.

FDA food facility registrations increased 24 percent throughout 2015

March 14, 2016

As of January 1, 207,655 food facilities registered with FDA, according to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by Registrar Corp.

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TACCP: HACCP for threat assessments

Threat assessment and critical control point applies well-understood HACCP principles to protect food and beverage products from intentional and malicious contamination.

Wayne Labs

March 11, 2016

Nanjing, China, September 18, 2002: “Police have arrested a snack bar owner who confessed to spreading lethal rat poison into the food of his business rival on Saturday morning, killing 38 people and leaving hundreds seriously ill.”—China Daily.

Iowa State University receives FDA grant to build food safety center

Jeremy Gerrard

March 2, 2016

FDA awarded Iowa State University a three-year, $950,000 grant to construct a regional food safety center.

Food industry coalition urges Congress to reject food taxes

Jeremy Gerrard

February 24, 2016

A coalition of nearly 70 food groups are urging members of Congress to develop a 2017 appropriations bill that funds FDA food safety programs without any increase in taxes or fees to manufacturers.