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Type: News

Section: Food Safety > Regulatory

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

FDA Issues Procedural Notice on “Healthy” Symbol

The agency will be conducting consumer research on a potential symbol, while at the same time developing a proposed rule that would update when manufacturers may use the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packages.

March 30, 2022

FDA Issues Guidance on Enforcement Discretion Policies for Certain FSMA Regulations

March 11, 2022

FDA Issues Voluntary Recalls Final Guidance

The guidance will help companies prepare to quickly and effectively remove violative products from the market, as the agency urges companies to be “recall ready” to protect public health.

March 4, 2022

USDA Committing $215 Million to Enhance American Food Supply Chain

The department is making the money available for projects and support that will promote competition, increase resiliency, and create economic opportunities in rural America.

February 25, 2022

New FDA Chief Confirmed by Senate

Dr. Robert Califf narrowly secures position again on a 50-46 vote, despite concerns over his pharmaceutical industry ties.

February 16, 2022

Fda Chief Robert Califf

FDA Resuming Domestic Surveillance Inspections of All Commodities

The agency also is continuing its remote foreign supplier verification program activities for human and animal foods.

February 10, 2022

Dole Packaged Salads Linked to Listeria Outbreak Resulting in 2 Deaths

A variety of Dole salad products have been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes, as the CDC continues its investigation into packaged salads produced by the company.

February 4, 2022

Dole Classic Caesar Kit Dole

New Action Plan to Offer Funding for Small Meat Producers

Administered by the USDA, the plan will make funds available to smaller meat producers to create a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.

January 5, 2022

FDA Issues Plan to Help Modernize Foodborne Illness Outbreak Responses

The plan will help the agency evolve its outbreak investigations to meet today’s needs using the most modern-day tools available and set a clear pathway to achieving its response goals.

December 14, 2021

Concerns About COVID-19 Being Addressed by Government, Businesses

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an emergency temporary standard that increases protections for private sector workers, while companies like Tyson make strides in providing safer, healthier environments.

November 5, 2021

The USDA Launches New Effort to Reduce Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Poultry

The agency is initiating several key activities to gather the data and information necessary to support future action and move closer to the national target of a 25% reduction in Salmonella illnesses.

October 19, 2021

FDA Reveals Progress of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown an accelerated need for goals in the blueprint, especially those involving supply chain continuity, modernized inspection approaches, and strengthening food safety infrastructures with regulatory partners.

July 26, 2021

USDA Unveils Plan to Help Smaller Meat Processing Plants

The agency will gather input over the next few months about how to structure the program, which will offer grants, loans, and guaranteed loans to spark the growth of small and medium-size meat processing plants.

July 13, 2021

Precipak Announces Sealpac Representation in U.S.

Innovative traysealers extends line of solutions for food processing industry.

March 2, 2021

Traysealers offer food processors enhanced food safety and improved shelf life in an aesthetically appealing packaging display

CDC Gives Meat and Poultry Workers High Priority for COVID-19 Vaccination

Following letters and appeals from the Meat Institute and other food industry groups, the CDC moves food industry workers closer to the top of the list.

December 22, 2020

Pandemic Prepared Certification for Food & Beverage Supply Chain

AIB International’s Certification demonstrates maintaining best practices and provides benefits to the company’s bottom line and unlocks insurance benefits.

October 22, 2020

Based off of best practices, fulfilment of common regulatory requirements, and food safety practices, the certification provides five distinct areas where a company needs to demonstrate proficiency in order to become certified.

FDA Establishes the U.S. Agent Voluntary Identification System for Food Facilities

In conjunction with the food facility registration database, VIS expedites the U.S. agent verification process.

October 17, 2020

The VIS works in conjunction with the FDA’s FFRM to allow U.S. agents to independently identify the facility or facilities they are representing.

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