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FDA proposes laboratory accreditation programme for food testing
The FDA is proposing to establish a programme for the testing of food by accredited laboratories as required by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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Should infant and follow-on formula continue to contain arachidonic acid?
New standards for infant and follow-on formula will be in effect in the European Union which stipulate the obligatory addition of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) at concentrations two- to three-times higher than typically found in human milk.
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H&T Seafood Inc recalls siluriformes products lacking USDA authorisation
The Californian firm is recalling an undetermined amount of siluriformes products that were packed and distributed without the benefit of USDA inspection and used the mark of inspection without authorisation.
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USDA establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program
US Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, has announced the establishment of the US Domestic Hemp Production Program which aims to create a regulatory framework around hemp production in the US.
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Securing the future of food through collaboration and innovation
The International Food and Water Research Center (IFWRC) gathers experts in the food, water and environmental industries to address key industry challenges. Here, Swee Lee, Director of IFWRC, explores some of its main aims and projects.
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Industry calls to address productivity and workforce challenges
A Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) report is said to be the first to bring together the entire sector and present a cross-chain approach to addressing future workforce, skills and productivity concerns.
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Beef products recalled due to possible foreign matter contamination
OSI Industries, LLC is recalling around 4,218 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patty products as they may be contaminated with metal.
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FDA issues final rule on calorie labelling for glass-front vending machines
The changes are said to reduce the regulatory burden on the industry while ensuring that consumers continue to have visible front-of-package calorie information.
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FDA launches Food Defense Plan Builder 2.0 to simplify IA compliance
The Acheson Group explains the details of FDA's Food Defense Plan Builder 2.0 which hopes to simplify compliance with the Intentional Adulteration rule.
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European Court of Justice enables use of natural phages against Listeria
The anti-Listeria phage product Listex™ can now be used to prevent the presence of Listeria during the final stages of food production.
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FAO and WUWM collaborate to combat food loss and waste
FAO and the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) have agreed to update and strengthen their partnership with a focus on globally reducing food loss and waste, and assure the supplies of healthy and fresh foods.
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Challenges in the use of food-grade lubricants
Orsi Dézsi, Business Unit Manager of Nonfood Compounds & Food Contact Materials at NSF International, explains the context of the regulations, standards and trends around food-grade lubricants and why they should be considered a valuable part of your food safety strategy, rather than a tick box issue.
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Amazon is shipping expired food, according to CNBC and 3PM report
At least 40 percent of the 100 top-selling food items on Amazon have five or more reviews about the items being expired, says report from CNBC and 3PM.
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Food controls in Europe are declining, says BEUC report
The ‘Keeping food in check’ report, published by The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), states that the number of food controls and the resources allocated to them are dwindling across Europe.
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Uncooked Impossible Burgers illegally being sold in US supermarkets
Center for Food Safety has called on the US Food and Drug Administration to recall the uncooked Impossible Burgers currently being sold in US supermarkets due to concerns over a colour additive approval.
