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

Food Safety: Page 38

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

Regulatory

FDA releases guidances on animal food CGMPs and the FSMA ‘solely engaged’ exemptions

The guidance documents are intended for facilities that may be subject to the Preventive Controls for Animal Food rule or the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule.

October 19, 2017

Beverage

What's next for HPP juices?

New high pressure processing certification logo will bring awareness to the safety of the products that use it.

October 5, 2017

Cleaning and Sanitation

CIP cleaner is designed for food, beverage and dairy plants

Is also suitable for tanker trucks and fleets

September 8, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases Compliance Guide for small businesses under FSMA Produce Safety Rule

Small Entity Compliance Guides can help farmers determine whether they are eligible for a qualified exemption.

September 5, 2017

Software

IBM collaborates with Dole, Driscoll’s, Golden State, Kroger, McCormick, McLane, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Unilever, Walmart to address global food issues

Using blockchain, all participants -- growers, suppliers, processors, distributors, retailers, regulators and consumers -- can gain permissioned access to known and trusted information regarding the origin and state of food for their transactions.

September 1, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases sixth chapter of draft guidance for the PC-human food rule

This chapter, entitled “Draft Guidance for Industry: Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food,” helps food facilities comply with the preventive controls for human food rule, mandated by FSMA.

August 30, 2017

Regulatory

FDA releases Compliance Guide for small businesses under FSMA intentional adulteration rule

The compliance date for small businesses under the Intentional Adulteration Rule is July 27, 2020.

August 24, 2017