About Organic Labeling: An overview of key requirements and the various labeling categories allowed under the USDA organic regulations. Organic product labels must be reviewed and approved by a USDA-accredited certifying agent before being used in the marketplace. What requirements...
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When to recall Food Product: A problem is identified and assessed A food business may be informed of a problem with any of its food products via the following mechanisms: in-house testing indicates that there may be a potential problem...
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Essential requirements on the composition and the reusable and recoverable, including recyclable, nature of packaging: Specific requirements to the manufacturing and composition of Packaging: Packaging shall be so manufactured that the packaging volume and weight be limited to the minimum...
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Food Safety Tips for Consumers: To keep protect against foodborne illness, people should, follow these four simple steps: clean, separate, cook, and chill. People should consult their healthcare provider if they suspect that they have developed symptoms of foodborne illnesses...
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According to regulation, known as the Food Information Law (Allergens), since December, 2014, every food operator is obliged to report on the allergens present in its products through a system that allows them to be clearly identified. What are the...
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New Law Requires Declaration of Sesame on Food Labels by 2023: From hummus to baked goods to sushi, sesame is a prevalent and versatile ingredient found in foods around the world. Yet for individuals with a sesame allergy, consumption can...
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Food allergies and other types of food hypersensitivities affect millions of Americans and their families. Food allergies occur when the body's immune system reacts to certain proteins in food. Food allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms involving hives...
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Who enforces the laws and regulations? Two bodies enforce the various H&S laws and regulations. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) generally cover factories, building sites, mines, farms, fairgrounds, quarries, railways, chemical plant, offshore and nuclear installations, schools, hospitals and...
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Where should label statements be placed on containers and packages? There are two ways to label packages and containers: Place all required label statements on the front label panel (Principal Display Panel-PDP) Place certain specified label statements on the PDP...
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The food control authorities in Palestine will work within the framework of the identified vision on adopting a set of principles and values that promote their role in accessing optimal results in the area of food safety on the regional...
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Ethylene oxide (ETO) is a flammable, colourless gas at temperatures above 51.3 F (10.7 C). When used directly in the gaseous form or in nonexplosive gaseous mixtures with nitrogen or carbon dioxide, ETO serves as a disinfectant, fumigant, sterilizing agent,...
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Calorie counting is coming to a restaurant near you! That’s the message from the government, which has introduced legislation to implement mandatory calorie labelling for food and drink served outside of the home as from 6th April 2022. The law...
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What businesses need to know about the new allergen labelling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food? This introduction is to help you check if your business is affected by the new allergen labelling requirements and what to do next...
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Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals As part of the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued several rules to further clarify the requirements of the regulations. This is...
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INTRODUCTION The Public Health Security and Bio-terrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Bio-terrorism Act) added section 415 to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). Section 415 of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 350d) requires domestic and...
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This User Guide is not a legally binding document. It is designed to assist interested parties understand provisions in the Code. This User Guide reflects the views of FSANZ. However, the User Guide cannot be relied upon as stating the...
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CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION ABOUT CODEX The Codex Alimentarius Commission(CAC)is an international food standards body established jointly by the Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)in May 1963 with the objective of protecting consumer’s health and ensuring...
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The responsibility certificate granted by EU Certification is a recognition issued to a company that shows its customers that the company has taken care of its regulatory obligations appropriately. A company that has been granted a responsibility certificate has delivered...
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The Food and Drug Administration is the oldest comprehensive consumer protection agency in the U. S. federal government. Since 1848 the federal government has used chemical analysis to monitor the safety of agricultural products -- a responsibility inherited by the...
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