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Trans Fat Banned Under New FDA Rule

The US Food and Drug Administration announced today it will take steps to curb the use of partially hydrogenated oils from processed foods. The Agency…

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Proposed Preventative Controls and GMP Rules for Animal Food and Feed: Overview

The pet food and animal feed industry is set to make sweeping changes under the newly proposed Preventative Controls and GMP rules. The U.S. Food…

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Shutdown Delays Medical Device Approvals (510(k)s)

As the shutdown continues the impact continues to be felt.

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Government Shutdown; Update on Impact on USDA & FDA

The US federal government is shutdown. The impact will be felt by all areas of FDA and USDA regulated industry. The FDA will cease all…

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Rare Recall Arrest: Jensen Farms Cantaloupe Owners Arrested, Charged

A rare and stunning arrest was made this week by the FDA and the US Attorney’s Office. Eric and Ryan Jensen, the owners of the…

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Review of FSVP Part 2: The Basic Mechanics of a FSVP

Food Court continues its series discussing the new Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rule issued by the US FDA under the Food Safety Modernization Act…

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Review of Proposed Rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Program Review: Part 1 – The Aim and Purpose of Animating the Rule

The US Food and Drug Administration announced the long-awaited Foreign Supplier Verification Rule (FSVP) under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) on Friday (see our…

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Proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Rule under FSMA Released by FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration issued the long delayed and much anticipated Foreign Supplier Verification Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) today….

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Slides from FX Conferences – FSMA Produce Safety Rule

Looking to learn more about the produce safety rule? Download my slide deck from FX Conferences (click

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BREAKING NEWS – FDA Breaks All-Time Record, Issuing 10,000 483s

There are reports that the FDA will surpass 10,000 483s (the citation given before a formal warning letter) in 2011 for the second time in…

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