So you have a farm that’s certified under SQF. The question is how will it meet the new Produce Safety Rules (PSR) under FSMA? First of all, you should know […] Read More >>
The need for safe and accurate labelling has become necessary, as certified food claims like non-GMO, Organic and others trend. Moreover, products with certified labelling claims continue to gain strong […] Read More >>
The Produce Safety Rule (PSR) requires growers to initially establish a Microbial Water Quality Profile (MWQP) for each untreated surface agricultural water source used during growing activities of covered produce […] 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 >>
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 >>
Toronto, On (PRWEB) August 13, 2015 dicentra, located in Toronto Canada, has now joined the elite group of organizations who are licenced under SQFI to perform certification audits for food […] Read More >>
  June 2015 – FDA announces Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) are no longer GRAS. Industry has until June 28, 2018 to remove from products In November 2013, FDA posted a […] Read More >>
  Requirements for a country of origin to be indicated on meat labels for products imported into the US is currently under repeal, as the WTO approves tariffs on US […] Read More >>
Many in the food processing and retail industries are concerned that their existing Food Safety SQF Certification Plans will not be sufficient to meet the new FDA Food Safety Modernization […] Read More >>
On April 17, 2015, CFIA released the next draft of the text of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. This is an extensive document with 165 pages (567 sections) as […] Read More >>
Food processors in Ontario who want to increase their profits, expand their markets, improve operations and manage food safety risk can obtain cost-sharing support from the Province of Ontario. The […] Read More >>
Evaluation of potential hazards as they relate to your raw material vendors processes and the raw materials that they supply to your organization is critical in the assessment of your […] Read More >>
There are three top challenges for small and medium sized food companies that want to prepare for Hazard Analyses Critical Control Point or HACCP Certification or simply develop and implement a […] Read More >>
BRC, ISO22000, SQF, IFS, GlobalGAP… Which one is right for our organization to obtain HACCP Certification? There are many common threads in the programs that are approved under GFSI (Global […] Read More >>
So what do you really need to have in your operation to ensure you are able to provide a safe food to your customer?  Every company wants to protect their […] Read More >>
Big Changes Around the Corner for All Foods in Canada Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations and Licensing Requirements The most significant change in the history of Canadian Food and Drug […] Read More >>
The Food Directorate of Health Canada is proposing a new scheme of management for pre-market submissions of Food Additives, Infant Formulas and Novel Foods. Timelines and activities are being proposed, […] Read More >>
Health Canada proposes changes to the Nutrition Facts Table. As these changes are in line with changes already taking place in the USA, industry must be aware of the changes […] Read More >>
Extensions granted to all 2-year TMALs due to delay in finalization of the guidance document, and updates to the SFCA provided by the CFIA. Earlier this year Health Canada released […] Read More >>