FSIS Proposes Declaring Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products
FSIS has proposed declaring Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when present in very low levels.
FDA & USDA Inspections
USDA Proposes Updates to USA Claims on FSIS Products
USDA determined the agency's current policy on "made in the USA" claims may be misleading to consumers. The agency proposed new requirements before a "USA" claim can be made on FSIS-regulated products.
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Dietary Guidance Statements
FDA proposed criteria that a food must meet when a claim such as "part of a nutritious dietary pattern" is made.
2022 Food Code Released
FDA released the 2022 Food Code, representing the first update to the agency's guidance for state and local authorities since the 2017 Food Code was published.
Complying with FDA's Training Requirements
FDA introduced training requirements into the Food Safety Modernization Act regulations.
Tracking and Tracing the FDA Traceability Rule
FDA recently published the traceability Final Rule, which requires additional traceability programs and records for certain foods.
Remote Regulatory Assessments: What Are They and What to Expect
During the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA began utilizing remote techniques, including Remote Regulatory Assessments, as part of its regulatory oversight. FDA has indicated that the agency will continue to utilize RRAs when possible, even beyond the pandemic, as part of its move to modernize inspections.
FSVP and VQIP Update: Important Information for Importers
Are you ready for your first FSVP Inspection?
The Food Police Are Coming: DOJ And FDA Say Criminal Prosecution Of Food Companies Is A Priority
I was honored to give this year’s Keynote Address at the BRC’s Annual Food Safety Americas Conference in Tampa. The topic of my speech this year was the FDA’s use of criminal charges and penalties against food industry executives, QA managers and food safety employees. The message to industry … the Food Police are coming.
The FDA Inspection Checklist: What to do Before, During and After Your Next FDA Inspection
With the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), preparing for your next FDA inspection may seem a bit daunting. FDA is working aggressively to overhaul the safety of the nation’s food supply, and is now enforcing its new rules during routine inspections.
White Paper: FDA's War on Pathogens
As a food safety lawyer, I have always been, and remain, extremely interested in the increases in the numbers of foodborne illness outbreaks and food product recalls seen over the last decade.
Preparing For Your First Comprehensive FDA FSMA Inspection
When Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (“FSMA”), it provided the framework to give FDA expansive new powers. Although FDA is still working on finalizing the rules under FSMA, the agency has become increasingly aggressive in its interaction with industry.