Raw Milk: Should it be Federally Controlled rather than Outlawed?
The federal government prohibits interstate commerce of raw milk because it can contain disease-causing pathogens. Yet at least 29 states permit its intrastate sale to
Category: Regulations
How a Single State Regulation Can Impact the Entire Nation
California is well-known for regulations that go beyond those of other states as federally set regulations. In fact, as stated in the Orange County Register,
FDA Updating SOIs – Are Your Products Impacted?
What do canned tuna, yogurt, and Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) have in common? All are undergoing an FDA definition change. Over the last several months,
The Facts about Aspartame
With last week’s release of a publication from the World Health Organization (WHO) assessing the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame, news and social
Is “May Contain” a Trigger for Inspections and Audits?
A “May Contain” advisory statement on the label of a food product can be a valuable warning to consumers of the potential of an unintentional,
Tools to Aid the Trek to Food Traceability
Tools to Aid the Trek to Food Traceability As the compliance date for the FSMA Traceability Rule continues to draw ever closer, food establishments are
FDA Furthers its Focus on Chemicals in Food
Europe has focused on chemical risks for many years and that concern is now spreading more to North America. As part of this concern, FDA
Moving Food Safety Day Forward
Last week, we celebrated the annual World Food Safety Day, acknowledging the need for food standards and their contribution to helping save lives. So, the
“Small Entity” Traceability Guide Just as Applicable to Large Entities
Although FDA titled its new Traceability Rule publication: “Small Entity Compliance Guide,” we see no real reason it singles out small entities, as the guidance
FDA Looking More Closely at Allergen Controls … including Sesame
If you have – or have considered – adding a touch of sesame to a food that previously did not have it in order to
