It was only last October that the World Health Organization (WHO) announced, based on a report from the International Agency of Cancer Research (IACR), that processed meats and red meats […] Read More >>
Supplemented Food guidance document has been finalized by the Food Directorate with an extension for Supplemented Food TMAL holders. In addition to the Caffeinated Energy Drink (CED) guidance document that […] Read More >>
There is some confusion over HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and the more-recent food-safety plan, HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls) that is part of FSMA. Just […] Read More >>
As of May 20th 2016, the FDA has proposed to include a separate line for added sugars on the nutrition label on food packaging to help Americans make more informed […] Read More >>
This is an article taken from the official FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration website. I. Introduction The purpose of this guidance is to enhance consumers’ ability to make informed […] Read More >>
June 13, 2016 Canadian Food Inspection Agency updates the Industry Labelling Tool on Allergen-Free, Gluten-Free and Precautionary Statements. With the rising popularity of Gluten-Free foods and the proposed increase in […] Read More >>
On Friday the 20th of May, FDA announced the availability of the final regulations for nutrition labeling and serving sizes (in prepublication format). The final regulations will be published in the […] Read More >>
An article from the FDA website concerning voluntary sodium reduction targets for the food industry. Original Article Found On: www.fda.gov Constituent Update June 1, 2016 The U.S. Food and Drug […] Read More >>
If you pulled a food product off the shelf at your local grocery store and the label text read, “natural”, what would be your understanding of that statement? Most people […] Read More >>
Food safety has become an important concern for government, with Canada’s Public Health Agency (PHAC) approximating 4 million cases of food borne illnesses annually. Although food safety is a shared […] Read More >>
An article taken from the FDA website concerning sugar substitutes – found in some human foods and dental products that can be poisonous to your dog. Original Article Found On: […] Read More >>
Original Article Found On: www.fda.gov I. Introduction This guidance is intended to provide industry with a convenient place to find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about medical foods. The […] Read More >>
In November 2013, Health Canada’s Food Directorate received an application for a therapeutic claim about eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and triglyceride lowering. The information below is a summary […] Read More >>
An Important Update as of April 13, 2016: You may have received a notice from the Food Directorate of Health Canada advising you of 3 options for collecting research data […] Read More >>
During the 1990s there were a series of high profile global food safety crises. From a regulatory point there was a lack of direction, a lack of oversight and a […] Read More >>
Dr. Raj Akilen, PhD, Scientific Regulatory Specialist, has joined dicentra – a safety, quality and regulatory consulting firm operating in Toronto, Ontario. Raj joins dicentra with 10 years of clinical […] Read More >>
In 2002, FDA first issued regulations on providing the process – The Time and Extent Application (TEA), to create a new Over the Counter (OTC) drug monograph, or amend an […] Read More >>
Roselynn Okobia joins dicentra – As part of its ongoing effort in being recognized as the North American leader in food safety consultancy and GFSI certification and in providing guidance […] Read More >>
December 1, 2015, the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) released their latest Site Licensing Guidance Document (Version 3). The most significant change to the guide involves the introduction […] Read More >>
What is HACCP? (A Step-by-Step-Guide) by dicentra We know HACCP has to do with food safety. But what is HACCP (pronounced ‘ha-ssup’) really? What does it mean and what does […] Read More >>
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