The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 1 announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
In an era of increasingly digitized food supply chains facilitating rapid communication all the way to consumers, it is crucial for government agencies to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape.
Made up of consumer advocates, food industry representatives, public health groups, and state and local regulators, the coalition will educate policymakers, media and the public about improving the governance of the FDA Human Foods Program.
October 26, 2023
The coalition will advocate for a modernized, effective foods program at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focused on preventing foodborne illness outbreaks and other food safety risks and decreasing diet-related chronic diseases.
Program areas would include food safety, chemical safety and innovative food products, including those from new agricultural technologies, that will bolster the resilience of the U.S. food supply in the face of climate change and globalization.
In tandem, Imagindairy is opening its new and improved headquarters near Haifa, Israel.
August 17, 2023
GRAS status signifies that the ingredient is safe to be
used in food and beverage products, providing a regulatory ‘green light’ for food and
beverage manufacturers to partner with Imagindairy, the company said.
Distinction shows a particular device/system has been found to be compliant within the “Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.” PMO.
May 1, 2023
The Memorandum-b is a significant milestone for the PPR as it gives state dairy regulators confidence that the product meets all PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) requirements.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a final rule to revoke the standards of identity for lowfat yogurt and nonfat yogurt and amend the standard of identity for yogurt in numerous respects.
April 13, 2023
The final rule modernizes the yogurt standard to allow for technological advances while preserving the basic nature and essential characteristics of yogurt and promoting honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers.
Four-day event will feature keynote presentation, town hall, plus much more.
April 5, 2023
The Food Safety Summit, the annual tradeshow for food safety professionals, will celebrate 25 years when it returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., from May 8 to 11. The conference program, developed by an Educational Advisory Board (EAB), will feature sessions led by industry thought leaders.
This four-day Better Process Control School (BPCS) training course will teach you how to reduce susceptibility and minimize liability. Learn the practical applications of the principles underlying the FDA, USDA and FSIS regulations of food processors designed to prevent public health problems. Read More
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