Featured FSMA Articles

41. FDA Funding Shortfall May Hamper FSMA Enforcement 4/10/2015

    The Food Safety Modernization Act is the largest change to U.S. food-safety laws since the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed in 1938. Implementation is estimated to have a total cost of $580 million, but less than half of that has been provided. Could the shortfall prevent the agency from enforcing new regulations?

42. What Does The Ideal Food-Safety Recordkeeping System Entail? 4/9/2015

    As food producers face ever-increasing requirements regarding food safety, digital recordkeeping has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Advances of technology in information-management systems are easing the burden of documentation. Mobile devices and cloud computing are becoming commonplace, what does a perfect, digital recordkeeping system look like?

43. Properly-Trained Employees Are Essential To Fresh Produce 3/31/2015

    As technology in the food industry continues to advance, automation will play an increasing role. Despite these technological advances, knowledgeable employees are still key to producing a safe product, particularly in the fresh-cut produce sector.

44. Complying With HARPC: A Must For The Frozen-Foods Sector 3/27/2015

    The Food Safety Modernization Act is requiring a major overhaul in most sectors of the food industry. As the focus shifts from reaction to prevention regarding food-safety events, one area that is facing significant changes is the frozen-food sector.

45. NSF Conference Emphasizes A Proactive Approach To Conquering Food Fraud 3/26/2015

    The National Science Foundation’s conference, The Future of the Food Industry, was held in London last month with food fraud and prevention serving as the major topic at hand.

46. GMO Apples And Potatoes Are OK With The FDA 3/25/2015

    In a rare announcement from The FDA regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOSs) in food, the agency announced its approval of two varieties of genetically-modified apples and six varieties of genetically-modified potatoes on Friday, March 20, 2015. 

47. Combatting Seafood Fraud: Presidential Task Force Releases Final Action Plan 3/20/2015

    The final action plan from Presidential Task Force on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Seafood Fraud has been released. The plan outlines steps to be taken by federal agencies which will implement recommendations made by the task force in December 2014.

48. FSMA Implementation: What's In Store For Private-Label Foods? 3/19/2015

    Full implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act is rapidly approaching. While regulations covering domestic food makers in the private-label sector have already been implemented, significant sections regarding foreign-manufactured food have not been. Full FSMA implementation may level the playing field somewhat for domestic food processors.

49. Study Takes Aim At Meat And Poultry Recall And Prevention Costs 3/18/2015

    Recent research from Kansas State University explores five factors that have major financial implications for companies enduring meat and poultry recalls.

50. Choosing The Best GFSI Certification And Preparing For Its Audit 3/16/2015

    The Global Food Safety Initiative standards certification is not required by regulatory agencies, but is highly valued in the food industry. Though GFSI’s motto is “One Certified, Accepted Everywhere,” one size does not fit all.