Regulatory

FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages

The proposed rule is part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to help consumers improve their diets and reduce chronic disease.

September 29, 2022

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Regulatory

AI in FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety

Artificial intelligence is a team sport that has the potential to more easily mitigate or completely avoid emerging risks, say food industry experts.

September 1, 2022

Regulatory

FDA, Mexican Counterparts Report Progress in Food Safety

At the second annual partnership meeting, held on August 25, the three agencies reported tangible progress in each workgroup and discussed plans for the coming year to further food safety in both countries.

August 26, 2022

Regulatory

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Remote Regulatory Assessments

The guidance covers voluntary and statutorily authorized RRAs, but does not change the core requirements of inspections and pre- and post-market authorities.

July 26, 2022

Home

Food Safety, Sustainability, Convenience Lead Pet Food Efforts

With the pet food market skyrocketing and owners changing the way they care for their pets, manufacturers are innovating to meet a long list of consumer values, notes a survey-based report from CRB.

July 25, 2022

Regulatory

FDA to Reconsider Safety of BPA in Food Packaging

The action is being taken in response to a petition from the Environmental Defense Fund and others, as well as a new study on the effects of BPA on children.

June 6, 2022

Regulatory

Senator Edward J. Markey Introduces Legislation to Improve Food Safety

The legislation calls for stricter regulation of Generally Recognized as Safe substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess safety of chemicals in America’s food supply.

June 1, 2022

Industry News

FDA Efforts to Result in Millions of Additional Bottles of Infant Formula

Recent steps the FDA has taken will increase the U.S. supply, leading to more infant formula on U.S. store shelves in the coming weeks and months.

May 31, 2022

Dry Processing

Cheese Expo Panel: Supply Chain Challenges Hit U.S. Dairy Exporters | Label Your Bioengineered Foods Correctly

With difficulties getting product to customers, a panel of cheese and milk makers discuss supply chain woes and post-pandemic realities during the Cheese Expo in Milwaukee. Also featured, AIB International’s course covers complying with NBFDS.

May 6, 2022

Regulatory

Proper Labeling of Bioengineered Food With AIB

AIB International provides a course in dotting I’s and crossing T’s in complying with NBFDS, applicable to the entire food and beverage industry.

May 4, 2022

Industry News

FDA Issues Draft Action Levels for Lead in Juice

The agency is moving to limit lead in ready-to-drink apple juice and other single-strength juices and juice blends, supporting its Closer to Zero action plan that sets forth the FDA’s science-based approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods.

April 29, 2022

Food Safety

FDA Regs on Perishable Goods, Nut Butters Expected This Year

Automation, increased diligence, and additional costs and staffing may be required for food processors of certain perishable goods and nut butters later this year under the Food Safety Modernization Act.

April 22, 2022

Industry News

USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy

The rule will promote a fairer, more competitive market for all organic dairy producers by making certain certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard.

April 5, 2022