An audit in Iceland has found gaps in produce controls that may increase the risk of unsafe products entering the market. Iceland was advised to strengthen its system for official controls on producers of cut fruits and vegetables, leafy greens,…
In July, the commission will begin requiring companies sending children’s food to the United States to electronically submit reports from private and foreign government labs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission should do more to enforce regulations related to lead in…
The potential for bacteria to survive cleaning and disinfection means washing routines must be continuously assessed to maintain food safety, according to a scientist. Thorben O. Reiche, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, investigated how bacterial communities in…
As summer kicks off and cookouts heat up, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding everyone to keep food safety front and center during outdoor gatherings. “Food safety is important all year, but…
Latest FDA Updates on Food Allergens – January 6, 2025 Food allergies—and other hypersensitivity reactions—affect millions of Americans. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks a harmless food protein. Reactions can range from mild (like hives or…
Update as of May 8, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the public comment period for its proposed rule on Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Labeling by 60 days, giving stakeholders until July 15, 2025, to provide feedback. This extension responds to public requests…
Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human ConsumptionEffective Since: January 26, 2016 The FSMA Final Rule on Produce Safety is a landmark regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), establishing—for the first time—science-based…
Updated to Reflect May 6, 2024 Rule Changes End of Intended Enforcement Discretion: January 26, 2023 – 2025 The FDA announced in July 2022 that it would phase out its enforcement discretion for harvest and post-harvest agricultural water requirements under…
Finalized: November 2015 The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) introduced a rule in November 2015 establishing the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program. This voluntary program allows third-party certification bodies—also known as third-party auditors—to be accredited to conduct food safety audits…
Americans consume a lot of imported foods, this is why ensuring its safety is more important than ever. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), requires imported food to meet the…