The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has frequently reported on the under-resourcing of FDA, including both staff and funding. This was most recently detailed in a
If your facility is considered by FDA to be “lower risk,” you may be in line for a “one-day inspectional assessment.” In early May, FDA
State leadership vs. a patchwork of regulations: a summing up of the controversy over the “FRESH Act” in a single phrase. Due to its controversial
GRAS is continuing to be a major topic of conversation and legislation at both the state and federal levels, with bills at both likely to
USDA FSIS consumer complaints have been on a steady increase, with the more than 2,000 consumer complaints in FY 2025 being the highest number since
Although the majority of persons surveyed in the US and UK follow good hygiene and food safety practices, that majority has been declining in recent
With new draft guidance for sanitation programs in low-moisture RTE (LMRTE) food facilities issued 15 months ago, FDA is not only holding the LMRTE industry
Is your facility prepared for an FDA inspection, or are there gaps in your preparation? And … how do you know? Are You Ready for
When a company has a mature food safety culture, each of its workers has the knowledge, skill, and empowerment to ensure they are fulfilling their