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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 [...] 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 Obama administration seeks FDA funding increase for FSMA implementation – Food Safety News The White House’s budget includes a 20 percent increase for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help [...] There’s been some movement on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) front in the past few days. Check out the stories below for the latest. For more FSMA coverage from Neogen’s blog, click here. Court may not have power to hasten FSMA implementation – Food Safety News A judge last week said she wasn’t sure [...] 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 [...] There’s more to your salad than meets the eye. Researchers at the University of Colorado delved into the world of the communities of microorganisms that reside on fresh foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to find out what’s actually there. Often, research focuses only on pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, as these [...] Foodborne illness outbreaks fell by more than 40 percent from 2001 to 2010, according to a study released this week. Much of the decrease can be attributed to improved food safety practices, including the implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans. However, the trend may also reflect foodborne illnesses being underreported, as [...] 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 Answers to your top 10 FSMA questions of 2013 – Leavitt Partners blog From environmental monitoring to supplier verification, Leavitt Partners presents the answers to some of the biggest FSMA questions. A plethora of groups is calling for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide more time to comment on proposed sweeping food safety rules. In a letter sent to FDA last week, 277 groups ranging from farmers to food processors to industry groups implored the agency to extend the comment period on its produce [...] |
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