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Food Engineering January 1, 2009 |
Regulatory Watch: Improved FDA plan for food protection Under increasing criticism for its oversight of the nation's food supply, FDA issued a plan to better protect food from accidental and intentional contamination. |
Prepared Foods September 2007 Mark Hostetler |
Regulations: Melamine Risk Assessment Interim safety/risk assessmenti on meat products... Two bills address imported-food safety... |
Food Engineering January 1, 2009 |
FSIS checking retail stores for melamine Because of melamine contaminations reported in North America by Canada's CFIA and the US FDA and USDA, USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service decided to conduct random testing of meat and poultry products with samples from retail shelves. |
Pharmaceutical Executive January 1, 2009 Jill Wechsler |
FDA Turnaround Time Will more resources and new leadership fix FDA, or is a major overhaul in order? |
Food Engineering June 1, 2005 |
Regulatory Watch FDA proposes allowing safe handling statement for shell eggs on the inside lid of egg cartons... Dairy states push for Quality Cheese Act to protect products labeled as domestic natural cheese... |
Food Engineering January 6, 2008 |
Regulatory Watch Push for larger FDA food safety budget... Study urged on food from cloned animal... |
Food Processing March 2008 David Joy |
Pros and cons of food recall authority While it may be inevitable that Congress will grant FDA food recall authority, there are reasons why this may not have a good impact on food safety. |
Chemistry World October 9, 2008 Hepeng Jia |
Chinese melamine crisis prompts call for better tests The Chinese government needs to invest in a systematic program of research to improve testing methods if it is to avoid further problems with food contamination. |
Food Processing January 2007 David Joy |
FDA considers functional foods There is no formal regulatory definition associated with the term "functional foods," but the FDA is soliciting information and comments on whether or not these foods should be regulated more strictly. |
Food Engineering August 1, 2008 |
Regulatory Watch Ag exports surge... Progress on Chinese products safety... Could stickers make produce safer?... |
Chemistry World September 22, 2008 Hepeng Jia |
China milk crisis forces food testing rethink China's baby milk crisis has highlighted the need for the country to improve detection standards for chemical contaminants in foods. |
Food Engineering May 2, 2007 |
It's a Dog's Life! The pet food contamination case isn't closed yet. The FDA is speculating that melamine may have been added to the Chinese wheat gluten in order to increase protein levels. |
Prepared Foods January 2008 Mark S. Hostetler |
Regulations: That's the Plan The much-anticipated Food Protection Plan from the FDA integrates two plans that address safety for domestic and imported foods. |
BusinessWeek May 21, 2007 John Carey |
How Safe Is The Food Supply? The hamstrung FDA may be unable to prevent a contamination crisis. |
Food Processing February 2007 Leslie Krasny |
Regulatory Issues: Food Allergen Update At the end of 2006, FDA issued Edition 4 of its Food Allergen Guidance for Industry. The revisions address four issues: Tree Nuts, Seafood, Wheat, and Single Ingredient Foods. |
Chemistry World November 4, 2008 Rebecca Trager |
FDA criticised by its own experts over bisphenol A The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s recent conclusion that controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at current levels is flawed, the agency's own Science Board has warned. |
Food Processing February 2008 David Feder |
Send in the Clones The FDA approves cloned food for human consumption. What kind of Frankenfood do we have in our future? |
Food Processing November 2007 David Joy |
Regulatory Issues: New rules on reporting contamination Manufacturers will not have the option of handing recalls quietly. Information may even appear on FDA's web site. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2005 Jill Wechsler |
Washington Report: Crawford Steps Up As FDA's new commissioner takes the reins, his key challenge is restoring trust in the agency. |
Food Engineering June 4, 2007 |
Congress to beef up inspection activities With one food recall after another making headlines, Congress appears intent on beefing up federal government food inspection activities. |
Food Processing July 2005 David Joy |
Regulatory Issues: What's in a name? The Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture recently published a joint proposal to amend their regulations dealing with food "standards of identity." |
Food Processing January 2005 David Joy |
Regulatory Issues: The FDA agenda for 2005 As in the past, the FDA has a full agenda of food regulatory matters in 2005. So it's not good that the FDA's scientists are demoralized and the agency stands accused of being too friendly with a regulated industry. |
Chemistry World January 21, 2010 Rebecca Renner |
FDA shifts on BPA safety The US Food and Drug Administration has revised its position on the possible developmental health risks from bisphenol A, the controversial and widely used ingredient in hard plastic bottles and food packaging that it declared safe in 2008. |
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2011 Jill Wechsler |
Challenges, Changes, Commitments The Three Cs could be taxing on FDA resources as the new Congress brings stiffer oversight and leadership revisions to the agency |
Food Engineering September 29, 2008 |
Tech Flash Vol. 4 No. 13 Tyson Foods enters Brazilian poultry industry... DuPont opens India corn research center... E. coli flashes a red light... Firewalls and plant floor security... etc. |
Food Engineering February 1, 2007 |
Regulatory Watch FDA finds meat and milk from animal clones is as safe to eat as from conventionally bred animals. |
Food Processing May 2012 David Phillips |
Dairy Plants Ready for Food Safety Modernization Act In 2000, BGC Manufacturing's Southwest Dairy plant developed a hazards analysis and critical control points plan with help from a consultant. The plan would ultimately assist the company in meeting the requirements of a sweeping new package of food safety laws. |
Food Processing October 2008 Diane Toops |
A Conversation with Food Safety Czar David W.K. Acheson A exclusive conversation with `food safety czar' David W.K. Acheson, FDA's Associate Commissioner for Foods. |
Food Processing February 2008 |
Ingredients from Where? A flattening world, consumer price resistance and overtaxed regulators require new approaches to ensure the safety of imported food ingredients. |
Food Processing February 2007 David Joy |
Democrats Eye Regulatory Changes We may see the creation of a Food Safety Administration, taking all food safety activities from FDA, USDA and EPA. |
Food Processing February 2011 David Joy |
7 Things You Should Know About The New Food Safety Law Considered a win for consumers, the new law will have varying effects on food & beverage processors. |
The Motley Fool February 21, 2008 Brian Lawler |
A Bit of Irony From the FDA The agency has a mixed message on drug importation, as evidenced in the recent possible contamination of China-produced Heparin. |
Food Engineering June 2, 2009 |
FDA Should Take Over Produce Safety Standards FDA leadership may be needed to determine sound science and make certain there is a level playing field in the industry. |
Food Processing June 2007 David Joy |
Regulatory Issues: Labeling reconsidered for irradiated foods Under FDA's current regulations, only certain foods can be irradiated and at specified maximum doses. But the agency recently proposed to relax its regulations. |
Food Processing October 2007 |
Regulatory Issues: FDA reports on allergen contamination If the food industry continues to show awareness of the dangers of food allergens, FDA and Congress likely will continue with a measured and deliberative approach. |
Food Engineering June 4, 2007 |
Regulatory Watch Milk from cloned cows... What's up with biofuels?... |
Entrepreneur September 2007 Chris Penttila |
Keep It Clean With the recent rash of tainted imports, how can you be sure your goods are safe? Being vigilant is your best antidote. |
Pharmaceutical Executive September 1, 2008 Jill Wechsler |
Foreign Affairs FDA missteps and global outsourcing are drawing Congressional scrutiny and prompting new oversight approaches. |
Food Engineering June 1, 2009 |
Regulatory Watch While food and beverage concerns have dominated the government's battle on childhood obesity, the food industry is attempting to shift the focus to fitness. |
Food Processing June 2011 Leslie Krasny |
Regulatory Compliance: Imports Now Under Greater Scrutiny The new Food Safety Modernization Act and PREDICT mean tougher qualifications. |
Food Processing September 2010 Diane Toops |
Congress Scrambles to Pass Food Safety Legislation As Congress has argued over health care reform, financial reform, two wars, a mortgage crisis and unemployment, amending the U.S. food safety system was put on the back burner. |
Food Processing June 2013 Butte & Whitesell |
The FDA Must Define 'Natural' Soon 50 different state laws on labeling natural and genetically engineered foods would harm us all. |
Pharmaceutical Executive February 1, 2012 Jennifer Ringler |
Industry Trees are Falling, But is FDA Around to Hear? Experts weigh in on FDA's long-awaited social media guidelines. |
Pharmaceutical Executive November 1, 2008 Patrick Clinton |
Over There Is it the FDA's responsibility to be in charge of inspections at foreign pharmaceutical plants? |
The Motley Fool May 30, 2007 Brian Orelli |
MedImmune's FDA Roller Coaster The vaccine maker is having its share of ups and downs, courtesy of the FDA. Investors, take note. |
Food Engineering March 2, 2009 |
FDA Still Under Fire for Peanut Butter Crisis A key member of the US Senate is losing patience with the FDA over food safety issues. |
The Motley Fool January 14, 2008 Brian Lawler |
Score One for Dendreon and Disclosure A prestigious journal supports Dendreon's potential prostate cancer treatment, and makes a compelling case for more FDA disclosure. |
Pharmaceutical Executive March 1, 2013 Jill Wechsler |
Another Round of FDA Legislation? Pressure for action on key enforcement and regulatory issues may prompt congressional action this year. |
Prepared Foods July 22, 2007 Mark Hostetler |
Promoting Safe and Nutritious Congress, the FDA and USDA have created a changing regulatory environment for food marketers. |
Food Processing August 2012 David Acheson |
Focus on Food Safety: China's New Food Safety Initiatives Five-year plan lacks specific regulations but shows signs of progress. |