Food Safety Featured Articles

31. FDA Rolls Out “Year Of The Food Safety Modernization Act” 4/29/2015

    With a declaration that 2015 is “the year of FSMA,” the Food and Drug Administration rolled-out plans for implementation of the legislation’s final provisions. The plan was presented to members of the food industry at the FDA’s FSMA Kickoff Meeting in Washington, D.C.

32. Is FSMA Making Produce Safer? 4/28/2015

    Regarding the latest spinach recall, no illnesses have been reported, but consumers may be left wondering if produce is becoming safer. Despite greater consumer awareness of recalls — and food-safety events in general — increased awareness may actually be part of the cause for alarm.

33. A New Level Of Communication Between Food-Processing Equipment And Plant Managers 4/27/2015

    Thanks to the proliferation of new technology, pieces of equipment within a food-production line will soon be able to tell managers exactly what the machine needs to stay running in optimal condition.

34. FSMA's Implementation Will Bring Changes To Food Safety Labs 4/24/2015

    The Food Safety Modernization act will require research and regulatory laboratories to integrate information and work together in harmonizing standards and expanding surveillance programs.

35. Consumer Advocacy Groups Recommend Fixing GRAS 4/22/2015

    In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule which clarified the way food additives could be classified as generally recognized as safe. The FDA never finalized the rule, but has been operating under the procedure since the proposal.

36. Robotic Systems Help Meet Food-Safety Standards And Consumer Demands 4/20/2015

    The modern landscape of the food industry presents many challenges for manufacturers, but by implementing automated and robotic systems into production, brand owners can improve food safety, accommodate a wide array of consumer needs, and create more-efficient operations.

37. Penn State Extension Offers Food Safety Support At All Levels Of The Food Industry 4/16/2015

    From large facilities and growers to small food vendors, community organizations, and individuals, Penn State Extension serves the food industry with education, training, and support.

38. USDA Awards $19 Million In Food-Safety Research Grants To Select Universities 4/14/2015

    Funding grants have been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The awarded money will go to 36 grantees at 29 universities to conduct research related to food safety.

39. How To Prepare For FSMA Allergen Legislation 4/13/2015

    With undeclared food allergens becoming more-strictly regulated, food companies will need to figure out methods to control allergens both internally and from suppliers.

40. 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?