Monday, February 21, 2011

Authenticating Foods

Analytical chemists devise methods to confirm foods are what they claim to be. This will be a area that will be an asset to regulators and will receive much attention with the myriad of new claims that accompany foods.

http://pubs.acs.org/cen/science/88/8814sci1.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AnalyticalChemistryA-pages+%28Analytical+Chemistry+News+&+Features%29

Monday, February 14, 2011

Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Giving FDA new tools to manage imports was a driving force behind the enactment of the Food safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Several new tools, like inspection and certification, originate in the country of origin. Others, like the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, will hold U.S. importers accountable. This article reviews several of the import provisions, including inspections and certification.
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/02/fsma-import-rules-may-foster-global-food-safety/

Food and Drug Administration--Recalls

Consumers International Blog

World Food Clock