safety
FY 2013 483 Data Released; Top Ten Observations Unchanged
The US FDA released enforcement data from fiscal year 2013. The data provides the total number of Form 483 Inspectional Observations, the most common pre-enforcement…
FDA Publishes Draft Approach to Identifying High Risk Foods Under FSMA
The US Food and Drug Administration announced its
New FSMA Rule; Proposed Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
The US Food and Drug Administration announced a new rule to prevent food safety risks during the transport. This is the seventh and final major…
FDA Issues Two New Guidance Documents; Energy Drinks and Liquid Dietary Supplements Under New Scrutiny
The US FDA issued two new guidance documents focused on energy drinks following a Congressional call for action.
Marijuana, THC, and the US FDA – What Does Increasing Legalization Mean for Food, Drugs, and Dietary Supplements?
Colorado made headlines this past week when its decriminalization of marijuana went into effect. Since that time an increasing number of calls and e-mails rushed…
New FSMA Rule; FDA Proposed Rule: Focused Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new rule today under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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…
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…
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…
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…
FDA Annouces Significant Overhaul of Proposed Produce Safety Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)