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Know your rights during an FDA inspection

It is essential for dairy companies to know where FDA’s authority ends

Emily Lyons of the International Dairy Foods Association

February 5, 2018

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations represent a paradigm shift in how food is regulated in the United States to protect consumers from foodborne illness. The act and its corresponding regulations not only place more responsibility on food manufacturers, but also provide FDA with substantial new authority to use when inspecting facilities.

The dairy industry needs to celebrate progress; embrace opportunities

Kathie Canning

February 2, 2018

In his President's Breakfast address at this year's Dairy Forum, Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), discussed notable recent industry achievements, as well as opportunities (and challenges) going forward.

NMPF leadership remains committed to achieving passage of Dairy Pride Act

The act would force FDA to take action on ‘mislabeled dairy imitators.’

November 1, 2017

The act would force FDA to take action on ‘mislabeled dairy imitators.’

IDFA, NMPF applaud introduction of School Milk Nutrition Act of 2017

The bill calls for schools to offer low-fat and fat-free milk, including certain flavored milk, to participants in federal school lunch and breakfast programs.

October 25, 2017

The bill calls for schools to offer low-fat and fat-free milk, including certain flavored milk, to participants in federal school lunch and breakfast programs.

FDA proposes to extend compliance dates for Nutrition Facts label final rules

The move is in response to concerns companies and trade associations have shared with the agency regarding the time needed for implementation.

October 5, 2017

The move is in response to concerns companies and trade associations have shared with the agency regarding the time needed for implementation.

IDFA: Geographical indications in new EU-Canada trade agreement violate international trade commitments

Limitations on the use of generic names ‘clearly violate’ Canadian intellectual property procedures, the association said.

September 22, 2017

Limitations on the use of generic names ‘clearly violate’ Canadian intellectual property procedures, the association said.

Washington merry-go-round

What Trump's election means to the dairy processing industry

President-elect Trump is assembling his transition team. But President Obama stills wields some power. EMILY LYONS of the International Dairy Foods Association writes on what you can expect from Washington.

Emily Lyons

November 16, 2016

Presidential elections always mean change in the nation’s capital. There is a mad rush by administrative agencies to finish regulations for programs championed by their president. IDFA's Emily Lyons explains.

Just the facts

What dairy processors must know about FDA's new Nutrition Facts label

Dairies and other food makers must comply with the new FDA Nutrition Facts label rules by July 26, 2018. Get started now.

Cary Frye

July 19, 2016

Dairies must prepare now for the sweeping changes that will require new nutrition facts labels by 2018. An estimated 800,000-plus labels will need to change to meet the FDA’s new regulations.

Food safety

Dairy processing facilities must follow new FDA intentional adulteration rule

This rule in many respects parallels the Preventive Controls Rule for Human Food with the exception that it deals with intentional bad acts.

Clay Detlefsen

June 2, 2016

The FDA’s Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (the “food defense rule”) covers approximately 9,800 food facilities, including dairy plants.

The calorie countdown begins in restaurants, vending machines

Cary Frye

February 8, 2015

Dairy processors can help by supplying nutrition information and being prepared for requests for label or formulation changes from restaurants and vending machine operators.