Regulatory

Regulations in the snack food industry

Food safety and product tracking are clearly the main drivers toward stricter, more complex regulations, according to PMMI Business Intelligence.

July 25, 2018

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Regulatory

On “bioengineered” disclosure specs, USDA proposes some, asks about others

Many food labels will soon contain information about the food’s GMO or “bioengineered” contents thanks to new federal regulations.

July 23, 2018

Regulatory

Dietary fiber update leads to first Nutrition Facts label overhaul in more than 20 years

FDA’s compliance date for the updated Nutrition Facts label is Jan. 1, 2020 for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales; Jan. 1, 2021 for smaller manufacturers.

July 9, 2018

Regulatory

New laws mean new labels and new liabilities

The Nutrition Facts Label and the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard will require manufacturers to overhaul the product labeling process.

July 9, 2018

Regulatory

Canadian Food Inspection Agency and SFCR

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations to go into effect next year.

June 24, 2018

Regulatory

FDA issues first installment of Intentional Adulteration rule guidance

Other installments to be released within the next six months.

June 21, 2018

Regulatory

Forward-thinking approach to legislation can be cost-saving measure

Companies who make minimum effort to meet packaging legislation deadlines could end up paying more in the long term.

May 25, 2018

Regulatory

New guide helps small food facilities register with FDA

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) added new registration provisions to the FD&C Act.

May 25, 2018

Regulatory

FDA expands its Data Dashboard to include FSMA

Three of the FSMA rules contain supply-chain requirements: the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs rule, the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule, and Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule.

May 16, 2018

Regulatory

FDA extends Nutrition Facts label compliance dates

The approximately 18-month extension will provide sufficient time to transition to the new version of the Nutrition Facts label.

May 3, 2018

Software

Craft brewers cultivate the taste while keeping products safe

Craft brewers are implementing food safety and quality programs that not only comply with stringent federal regulations but also improve their systems.

February 9, 2018

Regulatory

Rising up to meet FSMA documentation challenges

Misinterpreting food regulations is a potential problem that could impact every food and beverage processor. The tools to help meet compliance are available, but staff with true food safety expertise remains essential.

February 9, 2018

Regulatory

IDFA recommends areas for regulatory reform for dairy product manufacturing

The association cites regulations that are overly burdensome, outdated and barriers to innovation.

February 6, 2018