Government Agencies

U.S. begins new food safety program

Three U.S. federal entities are coming together to launch the Food Safety for Food Security Partnership, also known as FS4FS. “Strong food safety delivered through policies and institutions, as

By Coral Beach

/ 23 Dec 2022

Food firms in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas warned over import violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 19 Dec 2022

Food firms in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas warned over import violations

Consumer groups call on FDA Commissioner to restore teeth to agency’s leadership

Editor’s note: Following is a letter sent by Consumer Reports and a coalition of concerned entities (see list below) regarding the leadership at the Food and Drug Administration in

By Guest Contributor

/ 16 Dec 2022

Consumer groups call on FDA Commissioner to restore teeth to agency’s leadership

Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak

Measures taken by Estonian authorities following a Listeria outbreak have improved the fish control system, according to the European Commission. A remote DG Sante audit, in October 2020, looked at

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Dec 2022

Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak

Scottish food agency cuts work due to lack of resources

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has proposed a raft of changes to planned work because of a gap in resources. Plans cover the agency’s priorities for 2023 to 2024 financial

By News Desk

/ 14 Dec 2022

Scottish food agency cuts work due to lack of resources

Pathogens dominate Swiss alerts in 2021

The number of recalls went up in 2021 but public warnings dropped in Switzerland, according to recently published figures. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) published 18 public

By News Desk

/ 13 Dec 2022

FSA stops some work but maintains a food safety focus

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has conceded some work it had planned will be delayed or not done at all but has insisted a focus on reducing foodborne disease will

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Dec 2022

FSA stops some work but maintains a food safety focus

Report on FDA offers little new advice: Repair chain of command, increase funds

After 60 days of waiting, a report on operations at the FDA has arrived. It says the agency needs more money and an organizational chart that has a clear chain

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Dec 2022

Report on FDA offers little new advice: Repair chain of command, increase funds

FDA Commissioner, vested groups respond to report on inner workings of FDA food program

Reactions to yesterday’s report on the inner workings of the food side of the Food And Drug Administration were cautiously optimistic. The commissioner of the agency was less than

By Coral Beach

/ 7 Dec 2022

FDA Commissioner, vested groups respond to report on inner workings of FDA food program

Efforts boost food testing ability in Asia Pacific

Nations in Asia Pacific have taken part in a project to establish or improve food safety testing capabilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Food and Agricultural Organization of

By News Desk

/ 5 Dec 2022

Efforts boost food testing ability in Asia Pacific

Food firms in Florida, New Jersey and Texas warned over import violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 5 Dec 2022

Food firms in Florida, New Jersey and Texas warned over import violations

FSIS seeking public comments on a number of proposed rules and regulations for the USDA

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service are seeking public comments on proposed rules and notices, which are viewable on the FSIS Federal Register & Rulemaking webpage. Of note

By News Desk

/ 4 Dec 2022

FSIS seeking public comments on a number of proposed rules and regulations for the USDA

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Government Agencies

U.S. begins new food safety program

Food firms in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas warned over import violations

Consumer groups call on FDA Commissioner to restore teeth to agency’s leadership

Estonia improves fish controls after Listeria outbreak

Scottish food agency cuts work due to lack of resources

Pathogens dominate Swiss alerts in 2021

FSA stops some work but maintains a food safety focus

Report on FDA offers little new advice: Repair chain of command, increase funds

FDA Commissioner, vested groups respond to report on inner workings of FDA food program

Efforts boost food testing ability in Asia Pacific

Food firms in Florida, New Jersey and Texas warned over import violations

FSIS seeking public comments on a number of proposed rules and regulations for the USDA

Your Support Protects Public Health