A new approach to inspections and increased flexibility in adding suppliers and foods are key components of FDA’s newly updated guidance for FSMA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP), released
A manufacturer of low-acid canned food (LACF) in the UK was cited for serious deviations of LACF regulations. Wherever its facility is located, a manufacturer
How will the incoming Trump Administration impact the food industry in 2025? In a word, I would say to expect change. With Robert F. Kennedy
Updates on disinfection, container refill and reuse, food defense, food safety management systems/active managerial control, ill employee return to work, and sushi rice acidification were
What do quick checks, a plan builder, and the FBI have in common? They are integrated components of defending the U.S. food supply from intentional
You get one guess: Which two pathogens result in the most food and beverage recalls? It’s likely no surprise that the answers are Listeria and
While FDA’s January 2026 traceability compliance date draws ever closer, USDA-regulated cattle and bison operations are nearly upon their November 5, 2024, compliance date for
If you work with ingredients that are susceptible to fungus or mold or that are derived from an animal that may have eaten such an
In previous TAG Insights articles, we’ve discussed that FDA’s focus on chemicals in food seems to be more reactionary than preventive, following state regulations with
