FDA’s Expanded RRAs Make Every Facility More Susceptible to “Assessment”
During the pandemic, FDA adapted its operations to allow for the use of remote regulatory assessments (RRAs) to assess establishments and their regulatory compliance. The
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Country Food Systems Vary but Achieve Recognized Superiority
A recent study commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of the UK found that not only do many aspects of Canada’s food safety system
The Incessant Pursuit of Zero
Over the last year, thousands of products have been recalled in Europe due to the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO) or its breakdown products, particularly
Could a Roadside Test Move the U.S. Closer to Cannabis Legalization?
If the research and development efforts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) pan out, the U.S. could soon have a roadside test
Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products: Who’s Responsible for their Food Safety?
Reports of mishandling and illness from breaded stuffed raw chicken products go back nearly as far as the availability of the product itself. Since 1998,
How Likely Is Proposed GRAS Act to Become Law?
Historically, the rules around the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) provisions have sparked various initiatives for change. Now there is a new push with a
Ag Water Compliance Looms Ever Closer
Having proposed revisions to the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements of FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule (PSR) in December, FDA has now issued a supplemental notice of
Grilling
Summer grilling is a way of life in America, with charcoal and propane often selling out in the days before holiday weekends. But, as a
“High in” FOP Labelling Symbol Revealed
The updated Canadian food labelling requirements are continuing to move forward with Health Canada unveiling the new front-of-package nutrition symbol on June 30 and compliance
Cannabis Safety: A Consumer Matter?
There has been a significant amount of discussion and concern about the safety of cannabis products from a potency aspect, but little is heard about
