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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a tool to its arsenal against intentional food adulteration and contamination. The new software – the Food Defense Plan Builder – is designed to help food facility operators easily develop plans to prevent intentional contamination. Although FDA doesn’t require food defense plans, many companies still implement [...] A new guidance document aims to ensure mollusks such as oysters and clams are safe for human consumption. The National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish: 2011 Revision is meant to be used by federal, state and international regulatory authorities and those in the shellfish industry, and outlines best practices [...] Those wishing to weigh-in on two proposed rules stemming from the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) now have more time to do so. Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the comment periods 120 days to September 16. The comment periods originally were slated to close in mid-May. Agency officials first indicated they [...] Don’t have time to scour the internet for the latest food safety, animal safety, life sciences and agriculture news? Relax, we’ve got it covered. Animal safety Ask the Vet live event on botulism and horses – The Horse.com It’s almost here! Join Neogen’s Dr. Jim Little and University of Pennsylvania assistant professor Dr. Amy Johnson at 7:50 p.m. [...] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to extend the comment period deadline on one of the rules stemming from the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Food Safety News reports FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the extension could be for another 120 days. The end of the first 120 day comment period [...] Courtesy of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency The U.S. moved to ban key chemicals used in synthetic, or designer, drugs last week. On Friday, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) published a final rule to permanently categorize 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylcathinone, or methylone, as a Schedule I substance, meaning it is highly dangerous and has no approved [...] Two U.S. regulatory agencies have unveiled a new export certification program for food products containing egg. The new program, established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will help companies certify exports, which often is required by companies outside the U.S. and foreign governments. These certifications help [...] Don’t have time to scour the internet for the latest food safety, animal safety, life sciences and agriculture news? Relax, we’ve got it covered. Food safety OIG: Beef headed for burgers, tenderized steaks not being adequately tested – Food Safety News A major re-evaluation of E. coli testing needs to take place, according to an Office [...] |
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