Food Imports: From Simple to Complex
Imported foods must meet the same food safety standards as domestically produced foods, so the requirements for imported foods should be pretty much the same,
Category: Supply Chain
How Do FDA’s New Traceability FAQs Apply to Your Link in the Chain?
With just over two years left for the industry to comply with the new Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204), facilities are beginning to take a
Cyclospora: What It Is and How to Mitigate the Risks
With nationwide outbreak cases of cyclosporiasis continuing to increase, rising to more than 200 confirmed cases, TAG clients have been asking about this foodborne illness
“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 Allocates One-Third of Budget Request to Food & Nutrition
It’s budgeting time again for the federal government, and FDA has set out its request for increased monies to fund its “ever growing and more
Import Alert Removal: A Costly and Complex Process
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated products that are imported into the U.S. must comply with the same laws and regulations that apply to domestic
The Supply Chain – back to normal … or not?
Supply chain issues have been a day-to-day factor for the food industry since nearly the beginning of the pandemic. While there’s little question that a
CFIA Maintains Flexibility in Cattle Transport Compromise
Earlier this year, the new CFIA animal transport regulations went into effect, reducing the maximum cattle transport confinement interval without food, water and rest (FWR)
FDA Report Holds Implications for Entire Food Industry
Just as TAG had predicted, the issues that arose during the infant formula Cronobacter outbreak and supply shortage have continued to bear down on, not
Why BE Labeling Carries Risks for Manufacturers
Intended to help consumers easily identify any bioengineered (BE) ingredients in foods, the USDA BE foods labeling standard, which became mandatory this year, is carrying
