On July 20, 2022, Health Canada published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), introducing new regulations for supplemented foods as a category. These new regulations continue to protect […] Read More >>
Important update for anyone who manufactures, packages, labels, or imports sesame or products that contain or may contain (come into contact with) sesame into the United States. On April 23, […] Read More >>
Supplemented Foods and Caffeinated Energy Drinks (CEDs) is a growing market within Canada. Primarily products in this category are ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, Beverages mixes/concentrates or CED. However, temporary marketing authorization […] Read More >>
FDA Issues New Guidance Documents for Nutrition and Supplements  The FDA has updated the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. The update was in response to comments received on the draft […] Read More >>
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) handbook was recently published to help businesses understand the requirements and the implications they may have. Now that 2019 is just around the […] Read More >>
At dicentra, we get many requests for assistance with new product development and formulation changes. Developing a new product or adjusting a formulation can be one of the most satisfying […] Read More >>
      On January 04, 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their position on enforcement discretion for certain Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Regulations. Specifically, […] Read More >>
As consultants, we are often asked by clients about Food Safety Liability. In particular, clients are interested in knowing what risks are associated with failing to comply with certain regulations […] Read More >>
  Service(s) related to this article:  Dietary Supplement Consulting, Food Compliance Consulting, New Dietary Ingredients FDA has scheduled a public meeting on October 3, 2017 to discuss developing a list […] Read More >>
Global Food Safety Trends
September 26, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety Consultants, FSMA Consulting Services Food safety is an important concern for governments globally. The globalization and integration of food supply chains, rising […] Read More >>
    Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety & Quality, FSMA Consulting Services FDA issues new guidance documents for several items under Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) If you […] Read More >>
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety and Quality With the world seemingly getting smaller and smaller, Food Fraud is one of the most hot-button and pressing issues facing […] Read More >>
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Label & Claims, Food & Beverages, Product & Label Development Canada’s Food Guide is getting a makeover, and Health Canada is expected to […] Read More >>
  Service(s) related to this article:  Global Certifications, Food & Beverages , Product Development & Label Compliance  Genetically Engineered (GE) Food is derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been […] Read More >>
    Service(s) related to this article:  Food & Beverages, Product Development & Label Compliance, Nutrition Facts Table and Label Review As seen on an update of its website on […] Read More >>
Service(s) related to this article:  SQF, HACCP Certification, FSMA Consulting Services, Safe Food for Canadians (SFCA), Food Safety Quality Listeria monocytogenes is estimated to cause about 1,600 illnesses each year […] Read More >>
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety & Quality, Food & Beverage, FSMA The latest deadline for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) just passed on May 30, 2017 […] Read More >>
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food & Beverages and  Product Development & Label Compliance Health Canada has released a notice of proposal describing the regulation of prohibiting the use of […] Read More >>
  Service(s) related to this article:  FSMA Consulting Services Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals […] Read More >>
In our new culture of food safety, both FDA in the U.S. and CFIA in Canada have shifted roles from “INSPECTOR” to “INVESTIGATOR”. As recalls are increasing, the major shift […] Read More >>