FOOD MANUFACTURING GUEST CONTRIBUTORS

• The EU's Ban On TiO₂ In Food May Impact Pharma. Here's What You Should Know.

  Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is used as a food additive and OSD pharmaceutical excipient. In 2020, the European Food Safety Authority noted data gaps regarding particle size, which can affect its toxicological properties, so the European Commission banned it as a food additive. Here's how this could impact pharma.

• Implications Of The Upcoming USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule

  The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule, which went into effect in March 2023, seeks to reduce fraud in the organic marketplace, improve the USDA’s enforcement protocols, and enhance oversight of organic producers, handlers, and certifiers. Though the rule will require action for many businesses and organizations, these changes will ultimately create a more unified, trusted, and transparent organic supply chain.

• Addressing A Lack Of Transparency In Green Claims

  The rise in consumer awareness and demand for greater transparency has led to changes in regulations worldwide. In response to greenwashing in the food sector, as well as other industries, regulatory authorities are stepping up efforts to hold organizations accountable for their green claims.

• Smart Irrigation For Agriculture Leads To More Efficient Carbon Capture

  Farmers are key to carbon capture, though many plans to reverse greenhouse gas emissions — such as the one described in Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's 2020 report on California's efforts, Getting to Neutral — largely ignore them.