28 noviembre, 2018

FDA to help produce farmers and processors with FSMA compliance

Fruits and vegetables are a key part of a healthy diet. However, because of the way produce is grown, handled and consumed – often raw – […]
28 noviembre, 2018

FDA’s new plan to advance plant and animal biotechnology

The FDA recently announced its new Plant and Animal Biotechnology Innovation Action Plan. The plan is intended to advance policy priorities that the FDA will pursue to […]
28 noviembre, 2018

The key role farm workers play in produce safety

They’re out there on the front lines waging a battle against dangerous pathogens that can contaminate your food and make you sick or even kill you. […]
28 noviembre, 2018

More and more growers open to labor certification

It’s something that’s needed now more than ever. That’s the stance from the Equitable Food Initiative, a labor and supply chain certification body based in Washington, […]
23 noviembre, 2018

EU creates network to handle food crises

By News Desk on November 20, 2018 A network of “crisis coordinators” has been established by the European Commission as part of plans to improve management of food safety […]
22 noviembre, 2018

What is the CODEX Alimentarius and how does it intervene in national regulation?

The Codex Alimentarius is an international collection of food standards that seeks to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in food trade Codex […]
8 noviembre, 2018

Questions and Answers Regarding Mandatory Food Recalls: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff

This guidance represents the current thinking of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) on this topic. It does not establish any rights for any […]
22 octubre, 2018

Collaboration between FDA and Mexico in order to improve food safety

The FDA’s special report in 2011, “Road to global product safety and quality” (Road to safety and quality of global products), indicates that the agency partners […]
22 octubre, 2018

FDA enforcement delay provides time to educate produce growers on safety

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 4, 2018 Editor’s note: The FDA’s Scott Gottlieb and Stephen Ostroff each present views on fresh produce safety in this column. By Scott […]
22 octubre, 2018

FSMA and the Importance of Data Visibility and Management in Food Manufacturing

Implementation of FSMA has prompted many organizations to take a closer look at sanitation practices, documentation of food safety plans and the traceability of materials and […]
7 septiembre, 2018

USDA adds new service for fruit and vegetable growers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Plus+ audit program for specialty crops is now accepted as technically equivalent by the […]
7 septiembre, 2018

FDA announces new fees for export certification for food

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a new fee structure for export certificates. The new export certification and fees were authorized by the 2011 FDA Food Safety […]