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FDA gives sneak peek at new Food Defense Plan Builder tool

FDA to hold public meeting on FSMA updates

October 29, 2014

FDA has announced a public meeting on November 13 to discuss proposed changes to four rules originally proposed in 2013 to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Food Safety

FSMA HARPC Update

While it may not seem like much is happening, a lot of work is going on behind the scenes to keep FSMA on track.

Wayne Labs

October 7, 2014

If you’re in the seafood or juice industry, each of which fall under HACCP rules, FSMA’s HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls) doesn’t apply to your business—and probably won’t in the future.

Food Safety

HARPC: Will it be that different?

Is there a way processors can ensure food safety management systems will meet the final FSMA regulations? There is no guarantee, but some programs will increase your odds.

Richard F. Stier

October 7, 2014

FDA is getting closer to finalizing the regulations for the enforcement of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA).

FDA registration for food facilities begins

Jeremy Gerrard

October 2, 2014

The renewal period for food facilities to register with FDA indicating what types of foods it produces or holds at each facility began Oct. 1.

TECH FLASH

FDA revises four proposed FSMA rules

When finalized, the rules will implement portions of FSMA to help prevent foodborne illness

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

The revisions seek to be more flexible, practical and targeted.

FDA revises proposed rules to improve food safety

Jeremy Gerrard

September 19, 2014

In response to public comment, FDA has revised four proposed rules to help prevent food-borne illness that when finalized will implement portions of FSMA, the government agency announced Friday.

State of Food Manufacturing

The state of food manufacturing: The need for speed

A focus on lean manufacturing, quality improvements and increased automation helps processors meet rapidly changing demands.

Wayne Labs

September 4, 2014

One glance at this year’s Food Engineering State of Manufacturing survey indicates, that for the most part, food and beverage processors are facing a lot of issues—many the same as last year.

Regulatory Watch

OSHA enforcing new whistleblower protections under FSMA

September 4, 2014

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has notified its members that OSHA is now enforcing new whistleblower protections under a provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

GMA launches initiative to increase transparency in GRAS additives

Jeremy Gerrard

September 2, 2014

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced a five-part initiative last week to advance and modernize the procedures used to assess the safety of “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) ingredients used in food.

in automation, system availability is key

TECH FLASH

Report ranks global food traceability regulations

Countries from the European Union came out on top, with researchers praising regulations that cover a broad range of foreign and domestic foods

Jeremy Gerrard

August 25, 2014

The US received average rankings for its Food Safety Modernization Act, but the Global Food Traceability Center was critical that FSMA regulations are still in the early stages of development.