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24
May
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Food Safety

Produce Continues to Prompt Regulation and Recalls

Food Recall, Food Safety, Regulations

Produce Continues to...

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20
May
Marijuana Law Concept
HashTAG

Congressional Cannabis Bills: Pending but Contentious

Cannabis, HashTAG

Congressional Cannab...

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17
May
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Food Safety

Avian Flu Continues its Spread: What You Can Do to Protect Flocks

Food Safety

Avian Flu Continues ...

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16
May
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Canada

Biosecurity Essential in Mitigating Canada’s HPAI Spread

Canada

Biosecurity Essentia...

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12
May
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Food Safety

Enhancing the Safety of Imported Shrimp Through Regulatory Partnerships

Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations

Enhancing the Safety...

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10
May
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Food Safety

FAO/WHO Set Allergen Thresholds. Will the U.S.?

Food Safety, Regulations

FAO/WHO Set Allergen...

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03
May
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Food Recall

Improving Communication to Improve Recalls: A Review of AFDO Recommendations

Food Recall, Food Safety, Regulations

Improving Communicat...

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03
May
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HashTAG

Delta-8-THC: A Question of Legality

Cannabis, CBD, HashTAG

Delta-8-THC: A Quest...

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03
May
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Food Safety

Keeping Tabs on FDA’s Increased Guidance “Action Levelsâ€

Food Safety, Regulations

Keeping Tabs on FDAâ...

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02
May
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Simplified

Glyphosate in Food:  Should You Worry?

Simplified

Glyphosate in Food:&...

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19
Apr
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) written on a page.
Food Safety

FDA’s Data Dashboard “Opens†Food Facility Doors to the Public

Food Safety

FDA’s Data Dashboa...

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15
Apr
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Canada

CFIA Suspensions: Is Your Business Susceptible?

Canada, Food Safety, Regulations

CFIA Suspensions: Is...

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12
Apr
Pet eating food
Food Safety

Mycotoxins: A Dogged Issue Heightened by Climate Change

Food Safety

Mycotoxins: A Dogged...

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05
Apr
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Food Safety

Conditions are Ripe for EMA

expertise, Food Defense, Food Safety, Supply Chain

Conditions are Ripe ...

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29
Mar
Product Recall concept
Food Recall

Recall Readiness: Preparedness, Discovery, Action

Food Recall, Food Safety, Regulations

Recall Readiness: Pr...

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28
Mar
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Canada

Are You Prepared for “High in†Labelling?

Canada, expertise, Food Safety, Regulations

Are You Prepared for...

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22
Mar
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Regulations

Is FDA’s Extended Enforcement Discretion Applicable to Your Facility?

Food Safety, Regulations

Is FDA’s Extended ...

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15
Mar
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Food Safety

How Workable is FDA’s New Proposed Ag Water Rule?

Food Safety, Regulations

How Workable is FDAâ...

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11
Mar
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HashTAG

Federal Edible Legalization: What’s the Holdup?

Cannabis, CBD, HashTAG, Regulations

Federal Edible Legal...

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08
Mar
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Food Safety

Are Seafood Processors Subject to FSMA? The Short Answer: Yes, Some of the Rules

Food Safety, Regulations

Are Seafood Processo...

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01
Mar
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Supply Chain

World Events Continue to Increase Food Industry Challenges

expertise, Food Safety, Global, International, Supply Chain

World Events Continu...

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22
Feb
The food scientist checks the potato for chemicals and pesticides. Study quality of soil and crop. Growing organic vegetables. Eco-friendly products. Pomology. Agriculture and farming. GMO test.
Food Defense

Zero Tolerance on Chlorpyrifos Residue Heightens Need for Traceability

Food Defense, Food Safety, Regulations

Zero Tolerance on Ch...

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15
Feb
Asian factory workers were checking list with chart to safety po
Food Defense

FDA Resumes Inspections, Plans 2022 Guidance

Food Defense, Food Safety, Regulations

FDA Resumes Inspecti...

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14
Feb
Marijuana and cannabis oil bottles isolated
HashTAG

Cannabis Recall Analysis Provides Lessons for Industry

Cannabis, CBD, HashTAG

Cannabis Recall Anal...

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08
Feb
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Food Safety

The Hygiene Hypothesis and Allergy Reduction

Food Safety, Regulations

The Hygiene Hypothes...

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01
Feb
Food safety concept
Food Defense

FDA Retains Regulatory Flexibility to Offset Continued Supply Chain Disruptions

Food Defense, Food Safety, Regulations

With supply chain is...

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25
Jan
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Food Safety

Looking Past the Pandemic to Resolve Challenges

Food Safety, Supply Chain

Since the first year...

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21
Jan
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Canada

Will Your “Natural” Label Pass a CFIA Inspection?

Canada, Regulations

In late 2021, the Ca...

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18
Jan
Japan, Sapporo-November 28: Ishiya, chocolate factory on novembe
expertise

Is Your Facility Qualified for PC Rule Exemptions?

expertise, Food Safety, Regulations

Since 2018, FDA has ...

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11
Jan
Storm cyclone over summer fields, hills and forests
expertise

2022: Hold on to Your Hat: Squalls Ahead

expertise, Food Safety, Regulations

As we discussed in l...

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04
Jan
2021 looking back text on white card on office desk. Year highli
expertise

TAG Looks Back at 2021

expertise, Food Safety

Continuing TAG’s t...

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28
Dec
Flip the wooden cube to change from 2021 to 2022. New 2022.
expertise

Letter from TAG’s President

expertise, Food Safety

As 2021 winds down a...

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21
Dec
Product Recall concept
Food Safety

A TAG Analysis of 15 Years of Recall Events

Food Defense, Food Recall, Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

On January 13, 2009,...

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17
Dec
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Canada

Judicious Transition from Gestation Crates Beneficial to Producer as well as Sows

Canada, Food Safety, Regulations

Judicious Transition...

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14
Dec
Irrigation systems in a vegetable garden
expertise

What the Proposed Ag Water Requirements Mean for Growers

expertise, Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

What the Proposed Ag...

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07
Dec
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Food Defense

Accredited Lab Rule Published: What Does it Mean to You?

Food Defense, Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

Accredited Lab Rule ...

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30
Nov
Frau bedient Maschine in der Lebensmittelindustrie – Fabrik zur
Food Safety

Would Your Preventive Controls Stand Up to an FDA Inspection?

Food Safety, Regulations

Would Your Preventiv...

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23
Nov
Single Cabbage Grows On Dry Soil
Food Safety

Climate Change Impacts on Food Safety

Food Safety, Global, International, Supply Chain

Climate Change Impac...

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16
Nov
Spices on black background
Food Defense

Heavy Metals: A Hazard but Not Necessarily a Risk

Food Defense, Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations, Supply Chain

Heavy Metals: A Haza...

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15
Nov
Close up image of hands holding animal feed at a stock yard
Canada

Proposed Feeds Regulations Moves Forward. Are You Prepared?

Canada, Food Defense, Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations, Supply Chain

Proposed Feeds Regul...

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15
Nov
Homemade cannabis infused rainbow gummy candy edibles.
Cannabis

Guarding Against the Many Risks of Mislabeled Cannabis Products

Cannabis, CBD, Food Defense, Food Safety, HashTAG, Regulations

Guarding Against the...

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09
Nov
Conceptual image of quality and feedback
Food Safety

Consumer Trust Has Changed. Are You in Sync?

Food Safety, Retail / Restaurants, Supply Chain

Consumer Trust Has C...

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02
Nov
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Food Defense

Salmonella Contamination Focus Continues to Increase

Food Defense, Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

Salmonella Contamina...

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26
Oct
Lead (Pb) test
Food Safety

Regulators Are Focused on Heavy Metals. Are You?

Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

Regulators Are Focus...

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19
Oct
Contaminated Food
Food Safety

WGS Proves to Have Significant Benefits for Food Safety – and Public Health

Food Safety, Regulations

WGS Proves to Have S...

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12
Oct
Indoors chicken farm, chicken feeding
Food Safety

Animal Welfare and the Science of Today

Food Safety, Global, Regulations, Supply Chain

Animal Welfare and t...

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11
Oct
Fresh organic green lettuce leaf vegetable growth outdoor on field, ready to harvest
Canada

Romaine Lettuce Import Restrictions in Effect through Year-End

Canada, Food Safety, Global, Regulations, Supply Chain

Romaine Lettuce Impo...

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05
Oct
Greenhouse with cultivation
Food Safety

Calibrate Your Indoor Growing Process to Risk, Not Just Regulation

Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

Calibrate Your Indoo...

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28
Sep
Vegetable Bacteria Danger
Food Recall

Novel Food Outbreaks – Cause for Concern and New Discovery

Food Recall, Food Safety, Regulations

Novel Food Outbreaks...

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28
Sep
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HashTAG

Delta-8 THC: The Legalities and Health Risks

Cannabis, Food Safety, HashTAG

Delta-8 THC: The Leg...

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21
Sep
Two hardworking supervisors checking statistics while standing in food plant. Younger one holding tablet. Both are dressed in white sterile uniforms.
Food Safety

Is Your Import System FDA ready?

Food Safety, International, Regulations

Is Your Import Syste...

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14
Sep
Consumer Behavior Concept. Book Title. 3D.
Global

When Food Safety Practices Succumb to Consumer Perception

Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations

When Food Safety Pra...

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14
Sep
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Canada

Canada Takes instrumental Step to Standardize Labelling Compliance Dates

Canada

Canada Takes instrum...

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07
Sep
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Food Safety

ERM Helps Businesses “Prepare to Protect”

Food Safety, Supply Chain

ERM Helps Businesses...

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31
Aug
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Food Safety

Are Your Environmental Controls Protecting Your Low-Moisture Foods?

Food Safety, Regulations

Are Your Environment...

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24
Aug
Whistle blower
Food Safety

What Would Be Your Whistleblower Response?

Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations

What Would Be Your W...

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19
Aug
Concept of immigration to Canada with virtual button pressing
Canada

Who, When and Why Does a Food Business Need a SFCR Licence?

Canada, Food Safety

Who, When and Why Do...

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17
Aug
Close the Trust Gap with “Competitive†Food Safety
Food Safety

Close the Trust Gap with “Competitive” Food Safety

Food Safety

Close the Trust Gap ...

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13
Aug
Colored gelatins, yellow capsules and letters cbd on a white background
HashTAG

CBD Legislation Continues Moving Through the States

HashTAG

CBD Legislation Cont...

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10
Aug
What should you do if you think you may have a recall situation?
Food Recall

Recall Planning: Not If but When

Food Recall, Food Safety, Regulations, Retail / Restaurants, Supply Chain

Recall Planning: Not...

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04
Aug
Surprising News Shocking Unbelievable Headlines Ripped Torn News
Food Safety

How the Next “Shock and Awe†Headline Could Impact Your Business

Food Safety

How the Next “Shoc...

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27
Jul
FDA To Adjust Foreign Country Food Safety Systems Recognition Oversight
Food Safety

FDA To Adjust Foreign Country Food Safety Systems Recognition Oversight

Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations

FDA To Adjust Foreig...

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20
Jul
Codex Adds Global Focus to Food Safety Culture
Food Safety

Codex Adds Global Focus to Food Safety Culture

Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations

Codex Adds Global Fo...

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13
Jul
Raw Flour and Raw Egg Continue to Pose Risks to Consumer Health
Food Recall

Raw Flour: Maintaining the Chain of Food Safety into the Home

Food Recall, Food Safety, Supply Chain

Raw Flour: Maintaini...

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06
Jul
Hand writing the text: What Do You Need to Know?
Food Defense

FDA’s Intended Guidance List Foretells Agency Focus

Food Defense, Food Safety, Global, Regulations, Supply Chain

FDA’s Intended Gui...

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29
Jun
Core FDA Safety Program Investments
Food Safety

TAG’s Take on the FDA and USDA FY2022 Budget Requests

Food Defense, Food Recall, Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

TAG’s Take on the ...

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29
Jun
file
HashTAG

Federal Momentum Continues Toward Cannabis Edibles

HashTAG

Movement on cannabis...

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23
Jun
Farm producing produce near animal production
Food Recall

Produce Safety vs. Animal Contamination: How Do We Bridge the Gap?

Food Recall, Food Safety, Supply Chain

Produce Safety vs. A...

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16
Jun
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Food Safety

FDA Forward Momentum on “Healthy†Claims Continues

Food Safety

FDA Forward Momentum...

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10
Jun
Deli
Food Safety

Deli Food Safety Gains Increased FDA Attention

Food Safety, Retail / Restaurants

Deli Food Safety Gai...

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02
Jun
Bioengineered
Food Safety

BE Disclosure Standard Compliance Date Nears

Food Safety, Global, International, Regulations, Supply Chain

BE Disclosure Standa...

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25
May
Listeria
Food Safety

New Listeria Species Discovery Reinforce Need for Environmental Controls

Food Recall, Food Safety, Global, Retail / Restaurants, Supply Chain

New Listeria Species...

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19
May
Pandemic Plan – Inscription on Blue Keyboard Key.
COVID-19

COVID Gives Rise to Infectious Disease Plan Regulation

COVID-19, Food Safety, Global, International

COVID Gives Rise to ...

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11
May
Due to the FASTER Act, sesame is now added to the Big 8 to make the Big 9 allergens.
Food Safety

Sesame: Just the Start of FASTER Food Allergen Identification

Food Safety, Regulations, Retail / Restaurants

Sesame: Just the Sta...

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05
May
Removing Gloves Properly
Food Safety

Gloves: A Recall Prevention Strategy?

Canada, Food Safety, HashTAG, Retail / Restaurants

Gloves: A Recall Pre...

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26
Apr
Import Folder
Food Safety

Avoiding FSVP 483s: Answers To Common Questions

Canada, Food Safety, Global, Regulations, Supply Chain

Each month, TAG hold...

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20
Apr
Commercial Kitchen
Food Safety

Ghost Kitchens: Cloud Benefits with some Dark Shadows

Food Safety

If you were to overh...

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14
Apr
greens
Food Safety

FDA: E. coli in Leafy Greens is a “Reasonably Foreseeable Hazard.†Does This Change Anything?

Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

FDA: E. coli in Leaf...

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07
Apr
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Food Safety

The Next Public Health Crisis. Are You Prepared?

COVID-19, Food Safety

The Next Public Heal...

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01
Apr
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Food Safety

RFR Reporting: Navigating the Shades of Gray

Food Safety, Regulations

RFR Reporting: Navig...

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25
Mar
Importing Food to Canada: Complex but Achievable
Canada

Importing Food to Canada: Complex but Achievable

Canada, International

Importing Food to Ca...

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25
Mar
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Food Safety

Consumer Perceptions and Behaviors Impact Food Safety

Food Safety, Retail / Restaurants

Consumer Perceptions...

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17
Mar
Disgusted or angry baby
Food Safety

How Does the PC Rule Relate to Heavy Metal Levels in Baby Food?

Food Safety, Regulations

How Does the PC Rule...

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11
Mar
Sesame icon, simple style
Food Safety

Increased Regulation Likely to Be a Hallmark of 2021

Food Safety, Global, Regulations

Increased Regulation...

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03
Mar
Rotten strawberries on the landfill
Food Safety

New Approaches to Source Attribution Aid in Risk Assessment

Food Recall, Food Safety

New Approaches to So...

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25
Feb
Element Arsen mit Periodensystem
Food Recall

Baby Food Report Puts Heavy Metals Back on the Radar Screen for Entire Food Industry

Food Recall, Food Safety

Baby Food Report Put...

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17
Feb
Analysis of FDA Top Observations Provides Additional Perspective Is Your FSVP Compliant – If Not Watch Out!
Food Safety

Analysis of FDA Top Observations Provides Additional Perspective. Is Your FSVP Compliant – If Not Watch Out!

Food Safety, Regulations

Analysis of FDA Top ...

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17
Feb

Edibles: Federal Legalization Brings Federal Regulation

We’re only into th...

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11
Feb
COVID-19: Where We Were, Are, and Expect to Be
COVID-19

COVID-19: Where We Were, Are, and Expect to Be

COVID-19, Food Safety

COVID-19: Where We W...

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03
Feb
A New Administration: The Food Regulatory Impact
Food Safety

A New Administration: The Food Regulatory Impact

Food Safety, Global, Regulations

The new administrati...

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28
Jan
Delivery van with Canada flag. logistics concept
Canada

Importing Food to Canada? Ensure It Is Not Rejected!

Canada

In less than two mon...

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20
Jan
file

FDA Traceability Updates: How Will They Impact You?

Food Safety, Regulations, Supply Chain

Even while extending...

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13
Jan
file (1)
Food Safety

What Will 2021 Hold for the Food Industry?

Food Defense, Food Safety, Global, Retail / Restaurants

While TAG envisions ...

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06
Jan
file (2)
Food Safety

FDA To See Budgetary Increases in FY2021 Appropriations Act

Food Safety

The FY2021 (full-yea...

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30
Dec
file (3)
Food Safety

The Top Industry Issues of 2020 – and Their Impacts

Food Safety, Global

This week we look ba...

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18
Dec
file (1)
HashTAG

Cannabis Expanding Legal Boundaries Both Federally and State-Wide

HashTAG

On both the federal ...

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17
Dec
file (4)
Food Safety

Prioritizing Supply-Chain Risk in the Midst of Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges

Food Defense, Food Recall, Food Safety

The world has been d...

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10
Dec
file (5)
COVID-19

Copy of Regulatory Actions During COVID-19

Food Safety

What you may have mi...

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10
Dec
fsvp
Global

FSVP Onsite Requirements Are Suspended, But Regulation Still in Effect

Food Safety, Global, Regulations, Supply Chain

Early this year, FDA...

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10
Dec
Food Production Workshop in Sunlight
Food Safety

ARCHIVE: COVID-19 Daily Updates & Resources For The Food & Beverage Industry (updated daily)

Food Safety

Please find below th...

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