New CFIA Import Assessment Model Now in Effect
As of the first of this month (April 1, 2024), CFIA’s Importer Risk Assessment model for food importers (IRA-Food) is now in effect. The model
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Avian Influenza: The Public Health Facts
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been recently detected not only in birds, but also in cattle in the US, resulting in numerous media and
Exceptionally Lethal Process Can Serve as Preventive Control
Does the manufacturing of your product include an exceptionally lethal process? If so, it may adequately control biological hazards, negating your need to otherwise identify
Despite Human Detection, Avian Influenza Risk Remains Low
You have likely been seeing a rash of news articles about human infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), however the detection is not a
Industry & Regulatory Actions to Decrease PFAS Exposure in Foods
In the last two months, two noteworthy actions have been taken to significantly reduce the long-contentious issue of PFAS in foods: The manufacturer commitment to
Respiratory Diseases Wane as Weather Warms
In sync with TAG’s weekly matrix, health reports are showing that influenza, COVID, and RSV are (finally) on the decline. Experts, including epidemiologists and public
Is Organic Healthier?
Are organic foods healthier than conventionally grown and produced foods? The short answer: Not necessarily The explanation: The USDA Organic seal can be used only
Food Code Adds Allergen Labeling of Unpackaged and Bulk Foods – Including Sesame
Although some state regulations for retail foods require the allergen labeling of bulk and unpackaged foods at retail, it wasn’t until the most recent update
World TB Day’s “Yes! We can end TB!” Makes Strides with AI
Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s top infectious killer. While it primarily impacts low- and middle-income countries, the U.S. is not immune. In fact, while the number
Do Your Foods Have Any Chemicals on a State or Federal List?
The food chemical hit list is continuing to grow both geographically, as states continue to add bans, and by impact, as the list seems to
