FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water
The much-anticipated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water is finally here! The revised rule covering pre-harvest water requirements supersedes the […]
Defense is Your Best Offense – Guidance on the FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule
Intentional Adulteration: It’s All About Defense! On September 11th, 2001, America changed. While there were many undeniable shifts in the country, what many may not realize is that on that […]
FDA Supply Chain Guidance
Guidance for Industry: Supply-Chain Program Requirements and Co-Manufacturer Supplier Approval and Verification for Human Food and Animal Food November 2017 This guidance is intended for persons who participate in certain […]
Speculating on a Future for FDA Under President Trump
It is difficult to speculate about how the Food and Drug Administration may emerge under the Trump administration, but for some hints we have gathered some information to imagine the […]
FSMA: FDA’s Recent Guidance
By now our readers will be well aware of the new laws that FDA has put into effect recently under FSMA (the Food Safety Modernization Act). As an organization, Safe […]
FDA Issues Guidance Rules As Companies Proactively Address Food Safety
Consumers’ expectations of retailers and suppliers have never been higher, especially relating to the safety of their food. An ongoing evolution of new technologies especially drive a connected consumer to […]
Roka BioScience Blog: Staying Ahead of the FDA in Pathogen Detection
A Food Safety Plan and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) are safe food advancements that are either required or recommended by the U.S. FDA (Federal Food and Drug […]
Risk Assessment on Tree Nuts Continues
The US Food & Drug Administration announced their assessment of Salmonella risks associated with tree nuts in July 2013, and three years on, the work continues! The purpose of the […]
One Month from FSMA Deadline for Preventive Controls — Final Preparations
For most U.S. citizens September 19, 2016 will pass just as any other day would. But for management of food processors with over 500 employees the date is probably top-of-mind […]
Industry Briefs: March 2016
Every day, we monitor industry publications, news feeds, blogs, and social media for interesting industry updates and data points regarding food safety, industry news, and upcoming events. Below are a […]