Regulatory

FDA issues first installment of Intentional Adulteration rule guidance

Other installments to be released within the next six months.

June 21, 2018

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The association cites regulations that are overly burdensome, outdated and barriers to innovation.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

Regulatory

FDA, USDA agree to bolster collaboration

The formal agreement outlines efforts to increase interagency collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness on produce safety and biotechnology activities, while providing clarity to manufacturers.

January 31, 2018

Regulatory

FDA issues guidance documents to help importers and food producers meet FSMA requirements

Two of the documents will help industry meet the requirements of the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) regulation.

January 29, 2018

Regulatory

Training is critical for the success of FSMA

FSMA Collaborative Training Forum launches new web page.

January 8, 2018

Regulatory

FDA announces enforcement discretion policy for certain FSMA regulations

The agency is exercising enforcement discretion to allow time to consider changes or other approaches to address concerns regarding the application of these provisions.

January 4, 2018

Regulatory

Protecting the food supply from intentional adulteration

Senior FDA advisors discuss examples of vulnerabilities and facility compliance.

December 7, 2017