FDA’s Data Dashboard “Opens” Food Facility Doors to the Public
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the public has a right to the records of many federal agencies, with few exceptions. Some of those
Category: Food Defense
Conditions are Ripe for EMA
Conditions are Ripe for EMA While it’s not news that food prices have – and are continuing to – increase, the March Food Price Outlook
Is FDA’s Extended Enforcement Discretion Applicable to Your Facility?
On Friday, March 11, FDA issued new guidance on its intent not to enforce certain provisions of five rules of FSMA. Before we discuss what
World Events Continue to Increase Food Industry Challenges
World Events Continue to Increase Food Industry Challenges The headlines say it all: “Wheat, soybeans hit fresh highs amid Russia-Ukraine conflict”; “Oil prices climb as
Zero Tolerance on Chlorpyrifos Residue Heightens Need for Traceability
Zero Tolerance on Chlorpyrifos Residue Heightens Need for Traceability If the food you produce, or any of its ingredients, may have been treated with the
FDA Resumes Inspections, Plans 2022 Guidance
FDA Resumes Inspections, Plans 2022 Guidance FDA is back on the road and planning new focus areas for 2022. Two recent FDA announcements provided information
FDA Retains Regulatory Flexibility to Offset Continued Supply Chain Disruptions
With supply chain issues having been one of the greatest challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, regulators have made attempts to ease some of the regulatory
A TAG Analysis of 15 Years of Recall Events
On January 13, 2009, the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) announced a recall of some lots of peanut butter for potential Salmonella contamination. Through a
Accredited Lab Rule Published: What Does it Mean to You?
FDA has, at long last, issued the Final Rule for Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Food (LAAF Rule), laying out the specifications for the requirement
Heavy Metals: A Hazard but Not Necessarily a Risk
In recent months, there has been a great deal of regulatory focus and media attention on heavy metals in food. It is certainly an area
