TECH FLASH New GFSI Checklists released Getting Started with GFSI checklists are now available to download Jeremy Gerrard May 28, 2014 While GFSI is a gold standard in the food and beverage industry, only one-third of processors are compliantRead More
ISO seeks comments for revision of ISO 22000 on food safety management Jeremy Gerrard May 6, 2014 The International Organization for Standardization is seeking feedback from active members of the food industry on its current ISO 22000 standardRead More
Nestle opens food safety research center in Beijing The Nestle Food Safety Institute will work with Chinese authorities to develop the scientific foundation for food safety policies. Shane O'Halloran March 25, 2014 The Nestle Food Safety Institute will work with Chinese authorities to develop the scientific foundation for food safety policies.Read More
TECH FLASH Cybersecurity certificate program based on ISA99/IEC 62443 series introduced Those who complete a two-day course and a multiple-choice exam will be eligible to receive the certificate. Shane O'Halloran January 24, 2014 Developed by ISA in conjunction with its sister organization Automation Federation, the certificate is designed to help automation professionals acquire a command of industrial cybersecurity terminology.Read More
TECH FLASH FDT approved as national automation standard of China The approval will allow multinational companies to deploy automation platforms on a global scale. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Adoption of the standard should improve device integration and asset management capabilities.Read More
TECH FLASH ISA urges inclusion of ANSI/ISA99 in national cybersecurity framework Automation Federation has worked closely with the government in an advisory capacity. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 The National Institute of Standards and Technology has spearheaded the campaign.Read More
New packaging sustainability standard released Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability includes more than 40 indicators for sustainability. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 Global Protocol for Packaging Sustainability includes more than 40 indicators for sustainability.Read More
USDA public meeting to address agenda items for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters. Shane O'Halloran June 10, 2013 The meeting will be held June 18 at USDA headquarters.Read More
GS1 US introduces new traceability readiness programs Two programs cover seafood and dairy, deli and bakery. May 22, 2013 Two programs cover seafood and dairy, deli and bakery.Read More
Packaging OMAC committee workshops develop universal packaging standards Universal controls specification for packaging machinery based on OMAC packaging guidelines Shane O'Halloran January 3, 2013 Universal controls specification for packaging machinery based on OMAC packaging guidelines.Read More