FDA is committed to reducing lead in food.  FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative is a science-based, iterative approach to decreasing toxic elements, including lead, in foods over time, including by setting action levels. The purpose of this guidance is to provide information to industry on the action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and […]

GMO foods have been available to consumers since the early 1990s. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have worked together to ensure that crops produced through genetic engineering are safe for people, animals, and the environment. Despite there being a wide […]

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 law. FSANZ is not responsible for enforcement of the Code or for providing advice on […]

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 fair practices in food trade. The Agreement on Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)of […]

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 notifications to authorities on time, paid the related fees, and has a valid business ID. […]