Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Synthetic lubricant is biodegradable and fire resistant

Provides anti-wear and film strength characteristics

February 12, 2018

Food Safety: Page 29

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The association cites regulations that are overly burdensome, outdated and barriers to innovation.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

Regulatory

FDA releases Small Entity Compliance Guide for FSMA sanitary transportation of human and animal food final rule

Small businesses have until April 6, 2018, to comply with the rule.

November 22, 2017

Regulatory

FDA gives co-manufacturers more time to implement certain supply-chain requirements

Based on input from the food industry, FDA has determined that the industry needs more time to establish new contracts that will allow brand owners and co-manufacturers to share certain information, such as audits of suppliers.

November 3, 2017

Regulatory

Regulatory challenges a burden on mid-size and small CPGs

New report from PMMI Business Intelligence says government regulations often hamper innovation and operating efficiency for food and beverage processors.

November 3, 2017

Regulatory

FDA launches web page dedicated to key FSMA compliance dates

The web pages for the two preventive controls rules – which had the first major compliance dates – have also been updated.

October 23, 2017