FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Novālent is HACCP Certified

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Novlent Biotech, Inc (Novlent), a U.S. biotechnology engineering firm, is pleased to share its facilities are Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified.

Key Points: 
  • Novlent Biotech, Inc (Novlent), a U.S. biotechnology engineering firm, is pleased to share its facilities are Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certified.
  • HACCP certification is an internationally recognized list of requirements established by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) standards.
  • Novlent is a leading U.S. biotechnology engineering firm which has pioneered the development of proprietary, long-lasting technology that protects against germs.
  • Novlent technology is based on a patented, non-toxic monomolecular layer that continuously inhibits the growth of bacteria for up to 90 days on surfaces.

Food Safety Testing Market to Reach $23.20 Bn, Globally, by 2025 at 7.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, November 30, 2020

According to the report, the global food safety testing industry generated $13.14 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $23.20 billion by 2025, witnessing a CAGR of 7.3% from 2018 to 2025.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, the global food safety testing industry generated $13.14 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $23.20 billion by 2025, witnessing a CAGR of 7.3% from 2018 to 2025.
  • Major food governing bodies such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have released food safety practices for food production companies, restaurants, hotels, and supply chain companies.
  • This is attributed to implementation of various regulations on food safety and increase in incidents of major food fraud activities.
  • This is due to surge in demand for packaged food in the developing countries that led to need for food safety practices and the consumer awareness about food safety.

Food Safety Testing Market to Reach $23.20 Bn, Globally, by 2025 at 7.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, November 30, 2020

According to the report, the global food safety testing industry generated $13.14 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $23.20 billion by 2025, witnessing a CAGR of 7.3% from 2018 to 2025.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, the global food safety testing industry generated $13.14 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $23.20 billion by 2025, witnessing a CAGR of 7.3% from 2018 to 2025.
  • Major food governing bodies such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have released food safety practices for food production companies, restaurants, hotels, and supply chain companies.
  • This is attributed to implementation of various regulations on food safety and increase in incidents of major food fraud activities.
  • This is due to surge in demand for packaged food in the developing countries that led to need for food safety practices and the consumer awareness about food safety.

Zebra Study: Only Two in 10 Consumers Have Complete Confidence Their Food is Safe to Eat

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200916005081/en/
    Surveyed consumers reported their top food safety concerns include restaurant kitchen and wait staff hygiene, foodborne outbreaks, illness from contaminated food, and food and beverage recalls.
  • Slightly more than 80% of surveyed consumers said companies have an important role to play in implementing food safety solutions and an ethical responsibility to ensure the safe handling of their food.
  • Only 15% of surveyed consumers completely trust food and beverage distributors to ensure the food and beverages are safe for public consumption.
  • Ninety-one percent of surveyed food and beverage decision-makers believe their companies have an important role in implementing food safety solutions.

Statement by FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D.: FDA Launches New Era of Smarter Food Safety Initiative, Releases Blue Print and Pilot Study

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Monday, July 13, 2020

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, it is my great privilege to announce FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint .

Key Points: 
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, it is my great privilege to announce FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint .
  • I want to point out that food safety was high on my radar even before I'd come to the FDA.
  • The authority granted by FSMA enables a flexible framework that is adaptable to the changing food environment as science and technologies evolve.
  • We intend to ensure that as food technology evolves, our oversight evolves along with it, to help ensure food safety.

Managing Domestic and Foreign FDA Inspections and the COVID-19 Impact - 2-Day Online Course (August 27-28, 2020) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The "Managing Domestic and Foreign FDA Inspections and the COVID-19 Impact" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Managing Domestic and Foreign FDA Inspections and the COVID-19 Impact" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • If the FDA regulates your product, they can show up at your lobby and say, I am here to conduct an inspection.
  • This course will help you with what you need to know and what you should do to survive an FDA inspection with the least possible pain.
  • You will learn how to predict what an FDA investigator will do and what they will cover in the inspection.

Market Intelligence Solution to Enhance CX by 2X for a Food Service Industry Client | Infiniti’s Latest Success Story Provides Unprecedented Insights

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Infiniti Research, a leading market intelligence solutions provider, has recently announced the completion of their latest success story on market intelligence solution for a food service industry client .

Key Points: 
  • Infiniti Research, a leading market intelligence solutions provider, has recently announced the completion of their latest success story on market intelligence solution for a food service industry client .
  • During this engagement, the experts at Infiniti Research helped the client to increase CX by 2X and sales by 31%.
  • In addition, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and other regulations in the European food service industry were impacting the clients business operations.
  • Infinitis market intelligence solution helped the food service industry client to:
    Revamp their traditional supply chain models and adopt innovative techniques.

Understand FDA Recall Authority and Policy: Online Training Course 29-30th April 2020

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

DUBLIN, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "FDA Recalls - Before You Start, and After You Finish" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "FDA Recalls - Before You Start, and After You Finish" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • FDA's recall authority and program launches you into a project of crisis management.
  • You will learn how to use the FDA's health risk criteria so you can develop effective recall procedures.
  • Your compliance competency becomes a regulatory issue for the FDA if your recall is deemed ineffective.

DNV GL is named accredited certification body for FSMA

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Monday, February 10, 2020

HOUSTON, TEXAS, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DNV GL is now accredited by ANSI to issue third party certificates for foreign suppliers under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, TEXAS, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DNV GL is now accredited by ANSI to issue third party certificates for foreign suppliers under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.
  • With the accreditation, DNV GL can now start delivering third party certification to support exporters and importers.
  • Supply chain predictability is improved by certification due to the lowered risk of having products blocked by US customs at the border.
  • Foreign suppliers to the US can benefit from food safety audits and food and facility certification by DNV GL, who is 1 of 10 accredited certification bodies.

Michigan-based food manufacturer agrees to stop production after repeated food safety violations

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Home Style Foods, Inc., a Michigan-based food manufacturer, has agreed to discontinue selling food products until the company complies with federal regulations and other requirements.

Key Points: 
  • Home Style Foods, Inc., a Michigan-based food manufacturer, has agreed to discontinue selling food products until the company complies with federal regulations and other requirements.
  • "After repeated food safety violations, the FDA worked with the U.S. Department of Justice to obtain this injunction in order to prevent potentially contaminated food from reaching consumers.
  • The company failed to take the appropriate corrective actions resulting in this action," said FDA Chief Counsel Stacy Cline Amin, J.D.
  • "When a company fails to follow the law, the government will take action to protect the food supply."